Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Leaking of urine, constant rushing to the bathroom, bowel issues, painful sex and prolapse symptoms are bothersome and can cause significant distress.
Women’s health physiotherapists are trained to help you with these!
Symptoms we can help you with include:
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Stress incontinence (aka leaking with an increase in pressure)
Urinary urgency
Overactive Bladder
Difficulty fully emptying urine
Nocturia (waking in night to empty bladder)
Voiding dysfunction (aka difficulty fully emptying)
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Incontinence of stool and/or wind
Constipation
Bowel urgency
Painful defecation
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Heaviness or sensation of dragging
Feeling of incomplete bladder or bowel emptying
Feeling of something coming down
Feeling of incomplete emptying bladder or bowels
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Persistent pelvic pain
Bladder Pain Syndrome
Pain with intimacy or inserting tampon or vaginal assessments
Vulval pain
Vaginismus (pelvic floor muscle spasm)
We are here to talk without fear of judgement or embarrassment.
Pelvic floor symptoms can be difficult to talk about. But often patients will say they wish they attended sooner.
What to expect at your initial appointment?
A thorough assessment of your bladder, bowel and sexual function. As well as your general health, exercise levels and past medical history.
Education about the pelvic floor and the different muscles that make up the pelvic floor
We will likely assess your pelvic floor and provide a tailored program for you. This may include strengthening, electrotherapy, stretches and breathing techniques and more
Education about good bladder and bowel habits
Have an understanding of your condition and a treatment plan