Women's Health Physiotherapy

Women face many health challenges, some are a result of pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, menopause, gynaecological surgery, and other factors affecting the muscles around women's reproductive systems. Many women suffer in silence for years, mistakenly thinking that certain pain is normal.

The truth is, you don't need to go through life dealing with issues such as incontinence, painful sex, or pelvic pain. Women of all ages can benefit from physiotherapy, to help manage and navigate the challenges that come from giving birth, ageing, and undergoing surgery.

Some of the issues women's health physiotherapy can help with, include:

  • Pelvic pain

  • Prenatal issues

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Painful sexual intercourse

  • Post-gynaecological surgery

  • Bladder and bowel dysfunction

  • Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

  • Postnatal issues, such as mastitis and lower back pain

What is Pelvic Floor Therapy and How Does it Help?

Physiotherapy for women's health often focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through pelvic floor therapy. It helps ease a lot of the painful and embarrassing symptoms women deal with on a daily basis.

It's common for women who have undergone the stress of pregnancy, childbirth, and surgery to deal with incontinence issues. The good news is that there are many strength exercises and other techniques that physiotherapists can show you to improve your quality of life.

Some of the things pelvic floor therapy can help with include the following:

  • Having difficulty controlling the bowel

  • Feeling the need to use the toilet frequently

  • Experiencing a heavy sensation in the pelvic area

  • Having difficulty fully emptying the bladder or bowel

  • Leaking urine after coughing, laughing, sneezing, or making sudden movements

In addition to an exercise program, your physiotherapist may use real-time ultrasound (RTU) to visualise your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. This is a non-invasive way to perform an internal examination that can provide a better understanding of why you are experiencing certain symptoms and what can be done to help you.

What to Expect from Women's Health Physiotherapy

To help ease pain and continence issues, we at Rebound Health focus primarily on strengthening the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.

We understanding that every woman's body is different, so your treatment plan will be customised based on your individual needs. Whether you are recovering from surgery, trying to manage postnatal challenges, or are suffering from general pelvic pain, your physiotherapist will work with you to help improve your overall quality of life. 

Your treatment may include a combination of:

  • Hot and cold therapy

  • At home pelvic floor exercise programs

  • Breathing and relaxation techniques

  • A tailored exercise program to strengthen the abdomen and pelvic floor

  • Real-time ultrasound (RTU) to visualise pelvic floor and abdominal muscles

Schedule Your Appointment Today

It doesn't matter if you have just had a baby or have been suffering from pelvic pain and associated symptoms for years. It's never too late start women's health physiotherapy.

Claire B. Mills will work with you to determine the cause your symptoms and how to treat them so you can regain your confidence and feel comfortable in your body.

Read more about our Women’s Health Physiotherapy at Rebound health or book your appointment online to begin your women’s health physio journey today.

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