What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy?
Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy focused on supporting women’s health and well-being through all stages of life. It addresses a wide range of physical issues related to pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause, and beyond, with a particular emphasis on pelvic health.
Whether you are experiencing discomfort, pain, or other symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy, or hormonal changes, Women’s Health Physiotherapy offers personalized treatments to help restore function and improve your quality of life.
Who Can Benefit?
Women’s Health Physiotherapy can help with a variety of conditions, including:
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:
Addressing issues such as prolapse, and pelvic pain. - Incontinence:
Through tailored exercises, hands-on techniques, and expert guidance, physiotherapy strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, improves bladder control, and reduces leakage. By addressing issues like muscle weakness, tension, or post-pregnancy changes, promoting long-term health and comfort. Whether you’re experiencing stress incontinence, urge incontinence, or postpartum challenges, physiotherapy can help. - Pregnancy-Related Conditions:
Managing pelvic girdle pain, back pain, and preparing for childbirth. - Postnatal Recovery:
Helping restore strength and function following childbirth, including treatment for diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and scar tissue management after a C-section or episiotomy. - Menopausal Changes:
Managing symptoms such as urinary urgency, dryness, and pelvic discomfort. - Sexual Confidence:
Helping to alleviate discomfort, improve pelvic floor strength, and enhance body awareness, treatment can lead to greater intimacy and pleasure. Whether you’re dealing with pain during intercourse, postpartum changes, or reduced sensation, physiotherapy offers a safe and supportive environment to explore solutions tailored to your needs. - Chronic Pain Conditions:
Addressing issues like endometriosis-related pain or interstitial cystitis.
What to Expect from Treatment?
When you visit for Women’s Health Physiotherapy, you’ll receive compassionate, one-on-one care in a private setting. Treatments include:
- Comprehensive Assessment:
A thorough evaluation of your medical history, physical condition, and specific concerns. - Option of internal examination:
If our specialist physiotherapist deems an internal examination necessary, they will discuss this with you to maximise your treatment outcomes. - Personalised Exercise Programs:
Targeted exercises to strengthen or relax your pelvic floor muscles, improve core stability, or enhance mobility. - Manual Therapy:
Hands-on techniques to reduce pain, improve flexibility, and promote healing. - Education and Lifestyle Advice:
Guidance on posture, bladder and bowel habits, and activity modifications to support long-term health.
Why Choose Parker & Jones for Women’s Health Physiotherapy?
