Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Your body goes through many changes throughout life, and sometimes these changes can affect your comfort, confidence and everyday wellbeing. Women’s Health physiotherapy offers specialist assessment, treatment and support for a range of pelvic health and women’s health concerns.
Our women’s health physiotherapy service provides individualised, confidential and evidence-based care, helping you understand what is happening in your body and supporting you towards improved function and quality of life.
We can assess and treat a range of conditions, including:
- pelvic floor problems and pelvic pain
- bladder incontinence
- pregnancy and post-partum concerns (including recovery following childbirth)
- pelvic organ prolapse
- endometriosis and associated pelvic pain
- pelvic floor weakness or dysfunction
- other concerns affecting the pelvis, bladder or sexual function
Whether you are experiencing symptoms for the first time, recovering after having a baby, or have been managing a condition for years, our aim is to provide a supportive, respectful environment where you can talk openly about your symptoms. You will receive a thorough assessment and develop a personalised treatment plan designed around your needs and goals.
Pelvic Floor - what is it?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sit at the base of the pelvis. These muscles help support the bladder, bowel and pelvic organs, and play an important role in bladder and bowel control, sexual function and core stability.
Sometimes the pelvic floor muscles can become weak, tight or difficult to coordinate effectively. This can happen for a number of reasons, including pregnancy and childbirth, hormonal changes, ageing, surgery, repeated straining, constipation, chronic coughing or high-impact activities.
What symptoms can pelvic floor weakness cause?
Pelvic floor weakness can contribute to:
- Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting or exercising
- A sudden or frequent need to pass urine
- A feeling of heaviness, pressure or dragging in the pelvis
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Reduced confidence with exercise or everyday activities
- Changes in sexual function or sensation
You may experience just one of these symptoms, or several.
Pelvic floor problems are common, but they are not something you simply have to put up with.
How can physiotherapy help?
A specialist women’s health physiotherapist can assess your symptoms, pelvic floor function and the factors that may be contributing to your difficulties.
Your assessment may include discussing your symptoms, lifestyle, exercise, pregnancy and birth history, bladder and bowel habits, and any pain or other concerns. Where appropriate and with your consent, an internal pelvic floor assessment may also be offered to assess muscle strength, coordination and relaxation.
Treatment is personalised to you and may include:
- Pelvic floor muscle training to improve strength, endurance and control
- Learning how to correctly contract and relax your pelvic floor
- Advice on bladder and bowel habits
- Strategies to manage urinary or bowel leakage
- Exercise and lifestyle advice
- Breathing and core control
- Guidance on returning to exercise following pregnancy or childbirth
- Education and advice to help you better understand your symptoms
The goal isn't simply to strengthen the pelvic floor — it's to help your pelvic floor work effectively for what you need it to do.
With the right assessment, advice and treatment, physiotherapy can help improve symptoms, restore confidence and enable you to get back to the activities you enjoy.
