What is women's health physiotherapy?

For women these problems are present for years thinking that they are a normal part of being a woman. Embarrassment often prevents women seeking help and many women are unaware that there are effective treatments available. Training has been undertaken with the Pelvic, Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP) a membership organisation and professional network of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Specialist trained physiotherapist provide treatment that focuses on the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the pelvis, bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor. 

Conditions women's health physiotherapists can help with include:

  • pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome
  • bladder dysfunction
  • pelvic floor dysfunction
  • incontinence
  • pelvic pain
  • pelvic organ prolapse
  • Help with side effects of menopause, including physical aches and pains, vaginal symptoms and pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation.

Treatment includes:

  • Advice and treatment for any pain in pregnancy including
  • pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome (pain, pins and needles or numbness in the hands)
  • Pelvic floor exercises including core exercises, relaxation breathing exercises and training to prevent and treat incontinence.
  • Post-natal abdominal retraining for weak distended abdominal muscles and rectus divarication (separation of abdominal muscles)
  • Treatment for any pain post-pregnancy including back, neck and pelvic pain and practical advice relating to carrying your baby and improving your posture
  • Pelvic floor muscle re-education and strengthening – for incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain or following perineal trauma during delivery
  • Individualised ‘return to exercise’ programmes safely and can provide advise if you work with a personal trainer.
  • Manual therapy for overactive or painful pelvic floor muscles
  • Bladder training for overactive bladder syndrome
  • Rehabilitation following pelvic floor surgery or hysterectomy.

To book an appointment with Claire please contact the clinic on 07809 361944