Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy can greatly benefit women at all stages of life, from pregnancy to menopause and beyond. Whether you’re dealing with symptoms related to pelvic floor dysfunction or preparing for childbirth, our specialized consultations are designed to assess and treat a range of conditions.

When Should You See Us for a Pelvic Floor Consultation?

If you're experiencing any of the following conditions, a pelvic floor physiotherapy assessment could be highly beneficial:

• Urinary incontinence: Leakage when exercising, sneezing, coughing, or laughing.

• Faecal incontinence: Loss of bowel control.

• Pelvic pain: Discomfort in the pelvic region.

• Pain with sexual intercourse: Including conditions like vaginismus.

• Vaginal heaviness: A feeling of pressure or bulging, often associated with pelvic organ prolapse.

• Vaginal dryness: Common during menopause or due to other hormonal changes.

• Pelvic organ prolapse: When pelvic organs drop due to weakened pelvic floor muscles.

• Bladder urgency: The frequent need to urinate, or an overactive bladder.

• Chronic constipation: Difficulty passing stools due to pelvic floor dysfunction.

• Pelvic floor symptoms during menopause: Including dryness, heaviness, or incontinence.

• Endometriosis: Pelvic pain associated with this condition can often be eased through pelvic floor therapy.

• Post-hysterectomy or other gynaecological surgery: To aid in recovery and restore pelvic floor function.

• Overactive/hypertonic pelvic floor: Pelvic muscles that are too tight or overactive, leading to pain and dysfunction.

• Pelvic floor symptoms during pregnancy: Such as leakage or heaviness.

Preparing for Birth and Labour

If you’re pregnant, we highly recommend a pelvic floor assessment as part of our Pregnancy and Postnatal Pelvic Floor Pathway . Our comprehensive program supports you through each stage of your pregnancy journey, from early assessment to birth preparation and postnatal care.

During this consultation, we assess your pelvic floor strength, endurance, and coordination to ensure your muscles are functioning optimally. This includes a vaginal examination to check that your pelvic floor can both engage and relax effectively, which is essential for a smoother labour, especially if you’re planning a vaginal delivery.

Our pathway also focuses on pelvic floor relaxation techniques and pushing strategies to help you feel more prepared for birth. Following childbirth, we offer postnatal assessments to ensure your recovery is smooth, addressing any issues like incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse early on.