Women's Health Physiotherapy
Empowering Women.
Restoring Wellness.
Thriving Together.
Women's Health Physiotherapy
Empowering Women. Restoring Wellness. Thriving Together.
What is Women's Health Physiotherapy?
Women's Health Physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy dedicated to addressing the unique health needs of women. It focuses on providing expert care, guidance, and rehabilitation to help women maintain optimal physical and emotional well-being throughout various life stages.
Benefits of Women's Health Physiotherapy
Improved Pelvic Health: It plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing pelvic floor health, helping women regain strength, control, and comfort.
Pain Management: Effective management of conditions such as pelvic pain, lower back pain, and musculoskeletal discomfort.
Preventative Care: Education and exercises that empower women to prevent health issues, particularly during pregnancy and postnatally.
Postoperative Support: Specialised assessments and guidance for women before and after gynecological surgeries
Enhanced Quality of Life: Solutions for conditions like urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and more, significantly improving the quality of life.
Our Women's Health Physiotherapy services address a wide range of conditions, including:
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
1 in 3 women suffer with pelvic floor dysfunction.
This can lead to many different conditions that can be improved with physiotherapy.
Stress Incontinence
Urge incontinence
Urgency/Frequency
Overactive Bladder
Constipation
Bowel incontinence
Prolapse
Pain with Intercourse
Pelvic Pain
Antenatal and Postnatal
Pregnancy puts additional strain on the body due to hormones, additional weight and posture changes.
These conditions can be improved with physiotherapy.
Pelvic girdle pain
Pregnancy related back pain
Divarication (separation of stomach muscles)
2nd, 3rd and 4th degree tears
Issues with c-section scars
Postnatal rehab
Postnatal check up
Pre and Post Gynae Surgery
Women who are having planned gynaecological surgery would benifit from a preop assessment and education as well as rehabilitation after the surgery.
These surgeries would benefit from physiotherapy.
Abdominal/Vaginal Hysterectomy
Prolapse repair
Sacrospinous fixation
Sling surgery
Other Conditions
Women’s health physiotherapy can also help many other conditions. If your problems aren’t listed please contact me to discuss.
Coccyx pain
Pudendal neuraglia
Post Abdominal surgery
Abdominal pain
Endometriosis
Testimonial
Women's health issues are not always easy to discuss but Bobby made me feel very comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly professional and knowledgable and both the work we did during the appointment and advice for home practice have been enormously helpful. Thank you Bobby - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you!
Tabitha Morton
Services offered
Standard Women's Health Physiotherapy: Comprehensive assessment and treatment for various women's health concerns.
Postnatal Check-Up: Specialised care to support post-pregnancy recovery and well-being.
Pre-Operative Assessment: Preparing for surgery? Ensure you're in the best possible condition with our assessments.
Post-Operative Assessment: Tailored guidance for a smooth recovery following surgical procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in a Women's Health Physiotherapy appointment?
You will be asked lots of questions about your symptoms and medical history. You may then be asked to undress slightly to assess your posture, back, hips, stomach and any other relevant areas.If appropriate you may then be asked to have an internal vaginal or rectal examination.Once a diagnosis has been made you may be offered hands on treatment and/or a home exercise program. You will also be given lots of advice to improve your symptoms.
Do I have to have an internal examination?
If you are attending for a pelvic floor issue, post op or postnatal it is very useful to have an internal vaginal examination. This enables assessment of technique, strength, endurance, scar tissue, function and overactivity of the pelvic floor.If you prefer not to have this or your appointment is online then it is still possible to recieve advice/treatment but it may not be as accurate.
What should I wear for an appointment?
Wear something you are comfortable to move in and is easy to take off if required.
How do I book an appointment and how long does it last?
You can book an appointment online or if you wish to discuss your condition to see if physiotherapy is appropriate please email or fill in the contact form below.Initial appointments last up to 1 hour and follow ups are up to 30 mins. Please do not arrive more then 10 mins prior to appointment time.
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