Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy focused on addressing the unique health issues faced by women at different stages of their lives. It involves the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of conditions related to women’s pelvic health, pregnancy, post-partum recovery, menopause, and musculoskeletal problems specifically affecting women.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:

• Pelvic floor dysfunction involves weakness or tightness of the muscles in the pelvic area, which can lead to issues such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pain. Physiotherapists specialize in pelvic floor exercises to strengthen or relax these muscles and restore function.

Pregnancy and Postpartum Care:

• During pregnancy, women may experience back pain, pelvic pain, postural changes, and other musculoskeletal issues. Women’s health physiotherapists work to alleviate discomfort, improve posture, and provide exercises to prepare for labor and delivery. After childbirth, physiotherapists help with recovery by focusing on pelvic floor rehabilitation, restoring core strength, and addressing any musculoskeletal pain resulting from pregnancy and delivery.

Urinary Incontinence:

• This is a common condition where there is an involuntary loss of urine, often associated with pregnancy, childbirth, aging, or pelvic floor weakness. Physiotherapists design exercises to improve pelvic floor strength and retrain the bladder to reduce or eliminate incontinence.