Women's Health in a Nutshell
Physiotherapy for Women’s Health focuses on addressing conditions unique to women, encompassing the evaluation, treatment and education of females with urinary and faecal incontinence, pelvic pain and other pelvic health concerns.
These include pelvic floor dysfunction, musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy, recovery after childbirth, menstrual and menopausal health issues, constipation and bowel dysfunctions, breastfeeding challenges and pelvic pain.
Through education, personalized exercises and rehabilitation techniques, Women’s Health Physiotherapy promotes strength, mobility and overall well-being throughout all stages of life. It helps women manage symptoms, prevent future issues and improve their quality of life.
Services
Chronic pain
Discomfort
Endometriosis
Prolapses
Post-op recovery
Sexual dysfunction (painful intercourse)
Incontinence (leaking)
Pain
Irritability
Straining
Urgency
Frequency
Constipation
Incomplete emptying
Incontinence (leaking)
Urgency
Haemorrhoids
Pain
Treatment can help with:
Relieving pain:
Pelvic girdle pain
Hip pain
Lower back pain
Rib pain
Sacroilliac joint pain
Pubic symphysis pain
Improving spinal- and pelvic joint position and stability
Back care and correct lifting techniques
Birth preparation:
Preparing you and your body for vaginal or c-section delivery
Appropriate pregnancy exercise guidance
Postnatal care includes the recovery and healing of vaginal birth trauma and c-scar care.
Pelvic floor check-up and rehabilitation (6-weeks postpartum)
Diastasis recti assessment and abdominal rehabilitation
Breastfeeding assistance
Assistance with latch and positioning
Management of inflammatory breastfeeding conditions such as:
Mastitis
Cracked nipples
Engorgement
Posture correction when feeding, lifting, carrying, etc.
Pain management for: wrists, back and hips