Women’s Health Physiotherapy

Our Women’s Health Physiotherapist has several years of experience in assessment and treatment of pelvic girdle and pelvic floor dysfunction. We believe that a holistic approach is key to Your recovery. Your initial visit will include detailed consultation and physical assessment. We will gather as much information as we can and based on this, we will form a treatment plan for You, keeping your goals as a priority at all times. We will ensure that you have a good understanding of your condition and answer any questions you may have.  You can rest assured that everything you tell the physiotherapist will remain completely confidential.

We treat a number of complaints:

Urinary incontinence

  • Stress Urinary Incontinence
  • Urge Urinary Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder

 

Pregnancy & Postnatal

  • Guidelines on safe exercise during and after pregnancy
  • Treatment and management of Pelvic Girdle Pain including symphysis pubis dysfunction·
  • Low back pain
  • Rib pain/Thoracic Pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Postnatal rehabilitation of pelvic floor and abdominals (including Diastasis Rectus Abdominis)

 

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction·

  • Prolapse
  • Sexual Dysfunction (Dyspareunia)
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain
  • Constipation

…and more

Treatment for pelvic floor/bladder & bowel conditions may include:

  • Exercise program to strengthen or release the pelvic floor muscles and other muscles contributing to Your symptoms
  • Low Pressure Fitness (Hypopressives)
  • Manual therapy/ Myofascial release
  • Acupuncture
  • Advice about healthy bladder and bowel habits and available support garments
  • Suggestions of lifestyle changes to help manage the problem

 

Treatment for musculoskeletal conditions may include:

  • Manual therapy / Myofascial release / Massage
  • Acupuncture
  • Exercises to strengthen weak muscles
  • Stretches to reduce tension in tight muscles
  • Advice regarding activities
  • Advise on available supports/braces
  • Suggestions of lifestyle changes to help manage the problem