We understand that every person is different, and physical health can sometimes be highly personal and sensitive.
We’re proud to have a dedicated service led by a highly experienced and specially qualified expert physiotherapist to support all aspects of women’s health.
Postnatal Care
After having a baby, half of all women have a subsequent weakness in either their tummy or pelvic floor area – and over a third suffer from chronic pelvic pain.
These problems create musculoskeletal instability, reduce core strength and can be debilitating. Many people suffer greatly from altered transfer load (which impairs healthy movement), back pain, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel weakness. However, professional advice is available and accessible to address each area quickly and sensitively.
Pregnancy Back Pain
Thousands of women suffer from back pain before and after pregnancy, sometimes for many years. Upper and lower back pain, as well as Pelvic Girdle Pain, Symphysis dysfunction and hip pain, can all be readily treated with expert female health physiotherapy. Physiotherapy treatment is conservative in nature and is safe for both mother and baby if you are pregnant at the time of treatment.
Most conditions can be treated effectively and quickly with appropriate support and intervention. Assessment and rehabilitation can often commence on the same day, ensuring steps can be taken to improve physical health and alleviate pain or discomfort as soon as possible.
Pregnancy and Bladder Health
During pregnancy, a baby can easily put pressure on the bladder, sometimes leading to long-term health concerns. Many women experience urine leakage, called stress incontinence, which can be uncomfortable and very inconvenient. Often, the condition improves naturally in the weeks following birth; however, the type and nature of each delivery can greatly affect individual circumstances and prognosis.
The pelvic area and associated organs can be affected greatly by childbirth, and issues such as pelvic organ prolapse are unfortunately common. Specialist care and support are required to treat and care for women who experience such sensitive issues.
Not all bladder problems are caused by childbirth, however, and often hormonal changes or unrelated gynaecological issues can trigger incontinence. Leakage of urine, especially when exercising, coughing or sneezing, are all symptoms that can be alleviated effectively with expert Physiotherapy support.
Mummy MOT
Already a standard element of every new Mother’s postnatal rehabilitation in many other European countries, a trained specialist can assess the strength and function of the tummy and pelvic floor muscles to help prevent long-term childbirth-related complaints. Our postpartum assessment service provides more information.
I had a Women’s Health Assessment with Diana after having my first baby. Really helpful explanation and practical advice. Recommended.
Who leads our Women’s Health service?
Our specialist practitioner, Diana Goodwin, is a Chartered Physiotherapist with 17 years of experience and specialist training in antenatal and post-natal rehabilitation and conditioning. Diana is bi-lingual and speaks fluent Spanish. She is also a proud and happy Mother.
Diana is able to assess pelvic floor muscles and postural and muscular imbalances and provide appropriate professional advice and support for the most discerning patients.
All our assessments and investigations are conducted in pristine and secluded rooms designed for clinical usage rather than traditional Physiotherapy suites.
Private changing facilities, curtains, comfortable assessment couches, and specialist equipment make the assessment and treatment experience as comfortable as possible.
Please contact our team on 02072363334 for further information or to enquire about making an appointment.
