Women’s Health Physiotherapy

What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy?

Women’s Health Physiotherapy is the treatment and management of a variety of conditions that may affect women throughout their life. This includes any health concerns related to pelvic floor dysfunction, pre and post-natal rehabilitation, continence, pelvic pain, menopausal changes, post-surgical conditions and breast cancer. We are experienced in treating women through pregnancy, post-natally, through menopause and beyond!

Conditions we treat

• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Incontinence
• Constipation
• Urinary frequency and overactive bladder
• Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome)
• Pelvic organ Prolapse
• Pelvic pain and pudendal neuralgia
• Vaginal pain including vaginismus, vestibulodynia and vulvodynia
• Diastasis recti (Post-natal tummy muscle separation)
• Perineal, episiotomy and caesarean section scarring
• Postnatal MOT
• Cording (following breast surgery)
• Post-operative care
• Post chemo rehabilitation

What happens during a session?

Your initial consultation includes a comprehensive history of your bladder and bowel function, sexual background, obstetrics history and pelvic floor function.  If deemed suitable, we may perform an internal vaginal examination to assess your pelvic floor function. We also have access to real-time ultrasound which can be used on the abdomen or lower tummy to assess your pelvic floor function without the need of an internal examination. Real-time ultrasound is also a great way to provide you with visual feedback while teaching pelvic floor exercises.

We will then educate you on your condition and provide a treatment plan to manage your symptoms.