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The term “Women’s Health” relates to a wide variety of conditions for women of various ages. Whether this is pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems or pelvic floor dysfunction causing pain, incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse, Our specialist Women’s Health Team is here to support you.
Working together with you, we provide a therapeutic assessment addressing the problems you are facing and a management and rehabilitation program. This is specifically tailored to your needs for disorders affecting the pelvis and the pelvic floor from pregnancy and beyond.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy at SHP includes the assessment & management of:
1. Antenatal and postnatal related musculoskeletal conditions including:
2. Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
3. Pelvic floor dysfunction:
‘The Postnatal Me’ (also known as the “Mummy MOT”) check is especially for women from 6 weeks post-delivery and beyond, it is conducted by our Women’s Health Physiotherapist.
This special consultation combines the principles of physiotherapy assessment, education, management, and functional restoration. It is specifically designed to treat postnatal issues, to assist with effective postnatal recovery and return to functional exercise. It also provides a perfect opportunity to offer reassurance and to encourage positive lifestyle choices.
Examples of common conditions considered as part of the ‘Postnatal Me’ check: