What is a Pelvic or Women’s Health Physiotherapist?

Thus, a Pelvic or Women’s Health Physiotherapist has specialized training in the bony structure of the pelvis and understands the changes in load during and after pregnancy. A Pelvic health Physio knows the muscles of the Pelvic floor and how weakness and dysfunction in the muscular system can lead to problems like bladder or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain or prolapse. Pelvic health Physio’s understand the complex hormonal changes that occur during a woman’s cycle, as well as during pregnancy and as a normal part of the aging process as well as their effects on the bony, ligamentous and muscular structures.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapists offer solutions such as: education and advice on issues related to the pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscular retraining, electrical stimulation, manual therapy, taping techniques and much, much more!

So when Should I see a Pelvic or Women’s Health Physio? ….

If you have or are experiencing any of the following it is advisable to seek the assistance of a Women’s or Pelvic Health Physiotherapist:

Bladder:

Leaking of urine (may be during running or fast walking, or with a cough or a sneeze)

High frequency of urination (more than every 2-3 hours)

Urinary urgency (feeling like you won’t make it to the toilet)

Painful urination

Bowel:

Difficulty holding stool in

Constipation and straining to empty bowels

Inability to empty bowels

Sexual:

Pain or discomfort

Difficulty reaching orgasm

Prolapse

Feeling of heaviness or dragging

Pregnancy

Advice regarding exercise

Pain in the low back or pubic bone

Rectus Diastasis management and prevention

Other

Unsure about how to engage the pelvic floor

Advice about activities

Get to know your body and pelvic floor

Leah Moroz is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Peak. If your experiencing any of the above symptoms or simply want have your pelvic floor checked call the team on 07 33993318.