What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy?
Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a tailored approach to managing conditions specific to women. It focuses on issues related to the pelvic floor, pregnancy and postnatal recovery, and musculoskeletal concerns linked to hormonal changes.
Physiotherapists trained in this area use evidence-based techniques, exercise therapy, and education to support women in achieving optimal physical health.
Conditions Treated with Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Women’s Health Physiotherapy can address a wide range of concerns, including:
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Weakness or overactivity of pelvic floor muscles leading to incontinence, pain, or prolapse.
Pregnancy-Related Issues: Back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or postural changes during pregnancy.
Postnatal Recovery: Abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti), pelvic floor weakness, and post-cesarean recovery.
Menopause-Related Concerns: Joint stiffness, osteoporosis management, and pelvic health.
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Conditions like endometriosis or vulvodynia.
Benefits of Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Improved Pelvic Floor Health – Strengthening or relaxing pelvic floor muscles to reduce incontinence and discomfort.
Faster Postnatal Recovery – Supporting healing after childbirth and guiding safe return to exercise.
Pain Relief – Managing back, hip, or pelvic pain through targeted exercises and manual therapy.
Enhanced Quality of Life – Empowering women with knowledge and tools to manage their health independently.
Support Through Life Stages – Providing guidance during pregnancy, after childbirth, and through menopause.
What to Expect in a Session
During your first session, a women’s health physiotherapist will take a detailed history and may perform assessments of posture, movement, and pelvic floor function. Treatment plans are personalized and may include:
Pelvic floor muscle training
Core strengthening and breathing techniques
Education on posture and body mechanics
Manual therapy and gentle mobilization
Lifestyle and exercise recommendations
Conclusion
Women’s Health Physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping women overcome challenges that are often overlooked or left untreated. Whether you are preparing for childbirth, recovering postpartum, or managing pelvic health concerns, physiotherapy provides effective, evidence-based solutions tailored to your needs.
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