Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
As many as 1 in 3 women will experience pelvic floor issues in their lifetime, with symptoms including urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse and pain. But research has shown that up to 3/4 of these women will put up with these problems for years, either because they are too embarrassed to seek help or not aware that there is effective treatment available. This can have wide-ranging negative effects on a woman's confidence, work-life, exercise levels, sex-life, emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
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Women's Health Physiotherapy for the pelvic floor has been shown to be a highly successful, clinically proven and minimally-invasive way to treat and resolve these problems. Camilla offers a confidential, sensitive, holistic and effective approach with high success rates. She also has close links with and works alongside other medical professionals and specialist consultants to refer to if needed.
Pelvic Floor Conditions we treat:
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Urinary incontinence (stress, urge or mixed)
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Overactive bladder (needing to pee frequently, increased urgency to get to the toilet)
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Faecal Incontinence
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Constipation
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Pelvic organ prolapse (dragging/ heaviness/ feeling of something in vagina or coming down)
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Pelvic floor weakness
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Pelvic pain / pain with intercourse/ vulvodynia/ vaginismus
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Endometriosis
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Menopausal symptoms
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Rehabilitation pre / post gynaecological surgery
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Possible Pelvic Floor Treatment options:
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Education regarding anatomy and normal organ function
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Bespoke Pelvic floor rehabilitation and muscle re-training programs
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EMG Biofeedback (eg Elvie) and Neuromuscular stimulation for the pelvic floor muscles
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Internal and external manual therapy techniques
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Relaxation and breathing techniques
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Vaginal dilator training
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Effective Lifestyle advice to improve bladder/bowel symptoms
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Bladder training
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Safe, effective rehab following gynaecological surgery (such as hysterectomy or prolapse repair)
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Joint, spinal and visceral mobilisation
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Scar mobilisation, massage and de-sensitisation
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Recovery following 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree tears and episiotomies
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Acupuncture
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Advice and graded programs for returning to exercise
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Postural re-education
If you are unsure if Women’s Health Physiotherapy may be able to help you, please, contact me to discuss your problem in detail and your treatment options.
