Women's Health Physiotherapy

Empowering Women's Health Through Physiotherapy

Dedicated care for pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond.

How we can help

We know how important it is to offer meaningful treatment that gives you the relief you are looking for, in a private setting where you can discuss your concerns openly with our expert practitioner who has years of experience working with individuals at all stages of life.

Get treatment and management for any condition specific to women's concerns and work with our expert physiotherapist. We cater to women at every stage of life, from pre or post-natal through to managing the natural and unexpected challenges that occur as we age.

What is Women's Health Physiotherapy?

Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a specialised type of physiotherapy that entails the assessment and treatment of bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, concerns leading up to or following urogynaecological surgery and/or pregnancy.

A Women’s Health Physiotherapist is a specialised area of Physiotherapy that works specifically for treatment of issues related to incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction, helping to avoid unwanted or unnecessary surgeries with the use of more conservative management options including, pelvic floor muscle strengthening programs and education.

Pregnancy physiotherapy

Women's health physiotherapists can assist all throughout your pregnancy. This can include:

Developing pregnancy-safe exercise programs
Manage urinary incontinence during pregnancy
Provide education around labour and birthing
Manage pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain

Following pregnancy, we can provide you with assistance on the following:

Return to exercise
Abdominal separation management
Urinary or faecal incontinence
Return to intimacy / sexual pain
Recovery from vaginal tears during labour
Inflammatory breast conditions including mastitis
Management of pelvic organ prolapse / heaviness symptoms

Pelvic floor physio

Your pelvic floor muscles sit as a sling to support your internal organs including the uterus, bladder and intestines. It is a group of muscles that also play a role in preventing incontinence (urinary and faecal).

Strengthening these muscles are extremely important in all women but are an integral part of managing conditions including prolapse, urinary incontinence and faecal incontinence.

Please get in contact with one of our physiotherapists if these are any of your concerns or if you want to integrate pelvic floor exercises into your routine and don't know where to start.

Menopausal support

During menopause, women may experience a variety of physical symptoms, including joint pain, muscle stiffness, and decreased bone density. We will produce tailored exercise programs to improve strength and flexibility, education on managing hot flashes and mood swings, and guidance on maintaining bone health through weight-bearing activities. Our physiotherapists are here to provide you with the tools to navigate this life stage with confidence and vitality.

Sophie Knight

Physiotherapist

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Vicky Zhang

Women's Health Physiotherapist

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Common conditions we treat:

Postnatally / pregnancy:

Back pain, including lower back pain
Neck pain
Wrist pain
Pelvic girdle pain
Incontinence or leaking (bladder or bowel)
Episiotomy / vaginal tears during labour
Mastitis
Abdominal muscle separation
Pain with intimacy / sexual pain

Other:

Toileting difficulties or pain (bladder or bowel)
Incontinence or leaking (bladder or bowel)
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic pain
Vaginismus / sexual pain
Recovery after pelvic surgery
Endometriosis

During your initial appointment your physiotherapist will:

1. Comprehensive Assessment 💬

At our clinic, we prioritise your journey to wellness. Our seasoned practitioners initiate by delving into your medical history, understanding your unique health story, focusing on aspects pertinent to women's health. Understanding your journey helps us tailor a treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and concerns.

2. Thorough Examination 📋

Next, we'll conduct a comprehensive physical examination to accurately diagnose your condition. This approach allows us to pinpoint the root causes of your symptoms and collaboratively devise a targeted treatment strategy.

3. Provisional Diagnosis 📝

Based on the assessment, we'll establish provisional diagnoses to guide our treatment approach. Our goal is to provide you with clarity and understanding, empowering you to take an active role in your healing journey in a safe and comfortable manner.

4. Personalised Treatment Plan 📅

With your diagnosis in mind, we'll devise a personalised rehabilitation and treatment plan specifically tailored specifically for women's health-related concerns. Whether this includes addressing pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal or postnatal care, or other women-specific issues, our holistic approach ensures comprehensive support.

5. Hands-On Therapy ✋

During your session, you'll experience hands-on treatment from our skilled practitioners. We offer specialised, hands-on techniques tailored to women's health, such as pelvic floor rehabilitation, manual therapy for pregnancy-related discomfort, and equip you with further techniques to carry out at home to continue your management. Each method is chosen with your collaboration, comfort and well-being in mind.

6. Education and Empowerment 🎓

We're committed to educating and empowering you throughout your journey to better health. By providing you with the tools and knowledge you need, we enable you to make informed decisions and actively participate in your recovery process. Together, we'll work towards achieving your goals and overall well-being.

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