Techniques

Women’s Health Treatments

We have a passionate Women’s Health Specialist Physio – Victoria Farquhar who would love to help. Whether you are suffering from bladder, bowel and pelive floor dysfunction, causeing incontinence, pain , pelvic floor organ prolapes or sexual dysfunction, or looking for a comprehentive postnatal examination or pregnancy-related musculoskeletal back. and pelvic pain Victoria is here to help. Please be assured, our service is highly confidential and respects the sensitive nature of these problems. Specialist physiotherapy is recommended with in the NICE guidlines as a first line approach to pelvic dysfuntion.

What to expect at your first appointment?

All sessions start with a thorough history taking. Victoria will ask you questions about your symptoms, toilet habits, diet, fluid intake, obstetric and gynaecology history, as well as more general questions about your health, lifestyle and hobbies. Victoria will also ask you about your goals and what you would like to achieve from your physiotherapy. Then your physical examination will begin which may include the relivent examination of posture, movement patterns, back and hip mobility and strength of stomach and approapriate pelvic floor examination. This is a digital examination and does not require using a spectrum. Everyone will receive an individualised programme and advice depending on the findings to help you with your recovery. This may include sign posting to relevent websites and videos at the end of the session which, depending on the findings, may include pelvic floor exercises, stretches or Pilates. Due to Victoria’s level of expertise you will also receive valuable advice and education to help with your recovery.