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Physiotherapy

Women's Physiotherapy

Women's Health Physiotherapy includes treatment for conditions that exclusively affect women. This includes obstetric (ante/post natal) and gynaecological problems, and help following breast surgery. Problems we can help with include:

We also offer our New Mum MOT service, a post natal health check for new mums to help optimise recovery following childbirth.

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Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)

Previously known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), PGP is a descriptive term for symptoms of pain in the joints of the pelvis. These are the pubic symphysis and sacro-iliac joints.

Pain in these joints is very common during pregnancy (affecting up to 70% of women in some studies). Symptoms can range from mild discomfort on certain movements to severe pain with all activities. Those with very severe symptoms may need to use crutches or a wheelchair for a period of time. Only around 20% of women will suffer severe symptoms and many resolve after birth with only around 7% of women suffering post natally.

Physiofit have several physiotherapists who specialise in the treatment of PGP both with physiotherapy and Pilates based rehabilitation exercise. We work in association with the founders of The Pelvic Partnership, a charity offering advice and support for sufferers of PGP. All the techniques used are gentle and non-invasive and specifically designed for the treatment of pregnant and post natal women. We offer advice on the use of support belts and stabilising exercises and can discuss the best options for labour. Treatment can be started immediately after childbirth if the pain persists or occurs at this time.

Diastasis RectiDiastasis Recti

Also known as "separation" of the abdominal muscles this is the stretching and thinning of the soft tissue in the centre of the abdomen which divides the right and left half of the abdominal muscles. It occurs in the 3rd trimester and is considered a normal effect of pregnancy as it occurs in 66% of women. It should return to normal by 6 weeks post natally. In some cases it does not return to normal within this time. This may be due to the diastasis being very large during pregnancy (due to a large baby, multiple pregnancy or several pregnancies in succession), or by incorrect use of the abdominal muscles post natally.

Physiofit have several physiotherapists who specialise in the treatment of Diastasis Recti and who are trained to assess the degree of separation and teach the correct exercises to help resolve it. We will monitor your progress and can give advice about when you are able to return to exercise safely.

Pelvic Floor PhysiotherapyPelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Both men and women can experience bladder problems and other symptoms of pelvic floor weakness related to urological or gynaecological conditions or operations.

Pelvic Floor
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Pelvic floor physiotherapy has been shown to be beneficial for a range of conditions such as:

Women can be particularly vulnerable to urinary incontinence and other symptoms related to their pelvic floor muscles at different times in their life e.g.:

Physiofit physiotherapist, Jacqui Millington specialises in the treatment of pelvic floor problems. Assessment involves questions about medical history, background to the problem, current symptoms, and normally a physical examination (with your consent). Goals and appropriate treatment would be discussed and agreed, and might include specific and holistic advice, appropriate exercise, and additional therapies such as biofeedback and nerve stimulation.

Menopausal symptomsMenopausal symptoms

The menopause is technically the point at which a woman's menstruation stops, however symptoms can start in the years before the menopause (peri-menopause). The average age of the menopause is 51 but some women start in their 40s, or even earlier. There are many varied symptoms, and we are not qualified to advise on the medical treatments available however we can offer advice on the following:

Physiofit physiotherapist Jacqui Millington specialises in treatment for the pelvic floor which can help with bladder, bowel and vaginal symptoms. Jenny Heron specialises in the use of exercise in the treatment of the other symptoms mentioned. Please call if you would like to make an appointment and Jacqui or Jenny will speak to you to discuss which of them would be best suited to help with your problems.

Breast Surgery RehabilitationBreast Surgery Rehabilitation

Many women with breast cancer have some kind of surgery, even though other kinds of treatment are also done. You might have had one or more of these procedures:

Any of these surgeries can cause pain and stiffness which in turn can affect how well you can move your shoulder and arm, or even take a deep breath, or do your daily activities like dressing, bathing, and combing your hair.

Exercises can help restore movement. Exercises help to decrease any side effects of your surgery and help you get back to your usual activities. If you have radiotherapy after surgery, or even radiotherapy without surgery, exercises are even more important to help keep your arm and shoulder flexible for the treatment itself. NICE guidelines based on clinical trials suggest that physiotherapy or exercise interventions can improve arm and shoulder function in patients who have received surgery for breast cancer.

Posture can be affected by breast surgery often resulting in back pain (usually mid back but pain can present itself in the neck and lower back too). Posture and stability exercises alongside manual therapy can help alleviate this pain and prevent back pain in the future. Physiotherapy treatment and exercises have many advantages;

Physiofit physiotherapist Suzie Kirkpatrick is a specialist in breast surgery rehabilitation having worked alongside consultants for many years.






66I'd like to say a HUGE thank you to Physiofit for doing the ante-natal classes - what I learned gave me the confidence and stamina to get through an active labour following induction on the drip with a cocktail of painkillers but no epidural or C-section. I'm already using what I know to think about how to keep myself fit while doing mum stuff - looking forward to post-natal classes in a few weeks! 66  N.U. - Feb 2020

Physio Consultations

Initial appointment
(45 min) £60.00
Follow up appointment
(up to 30 min) £43.00

Specialist Physiotherapy

Vestibular Rehabilitation
Respiratory Physiotherapy
Pelvic Floor Physio
Acupuncture
New Mum MOT
New Mum Return to Sport MOT
Women's Health
Children's Physiotherapy

Initial appointment
(45 min) £75.00
Follow up appointment
(up to 30 min) £50.00

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Sports Massage >>

Initial appointment - (45min) from April 1st 2023
Includes assessment & 25-30min massage
£60.00
Follow up appointment - (30min) from April 1st 2023
Includes 25min massage
£43.00

Biomechanical Assessments >>

80 - 90 minutes - £150.00

Missed appointments and appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice may be charged.

 

Physiofit Chartered Physiotherapists offer professional assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of a range of injuries and conditions. We have links with local GP surgeries and liaise with other consultants and specialists to provide the best pathway of care for each individual.

 

 

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