Your pelvic floor is a series of muscles that act like a hammock to support your pelvic organs and to help with function of those organs. They are important in helping prevent leakage (Urinary/ Fecal), help with bowel function and also with sexual function and sensation in the area.

The role of a women’s health Physiotherapist is to assess the function of the layers of the pelvic floor related to your concerns and to help to ensure you can connect to feel a correct pelvic floor contraction. They will also provide strategies to help reduce the stress on the pelvic organs to help with prevention of further symptoms.

A women’s health Physiotherapist can also be beneficial with those who are experiencing endometriosis or pelvic pain and also those who have undergone pelvic surgery.

The strength of the pelvic floor can be affected by a number of reasons including:

Benefits of seeing a Women’s Health Physiotherapist

A Women’s Health appointment will include a thorough history and subjective assessment followed by a functional assessment. The assessment may include an internal exam which involves testing the muscle function of the pelvic floor to assist with exercise prescription and to ensure we are focussing on the correct concern. Treatment will depend on the findings and is coupled with your PEAK Women’s Health Physiotherapist providing personalised advice and education to help you understand and feel in control of your concern. Your Women’s Health Physiotherapist will likely develop an exercise plan and if needed will recommend other devices to help with symptoms.