Women’s Health
30 Jun Vaginal Pessaries – what are they?
Vaginal prolapse is a common condition whereby the bladder, bowel or womb descend into the vagina. Symptoms commonly include: heaviness in the vaginal area a feeling of a lump in the vagina difficulty having sexual intercourse difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel constipation There are a...
01 Jun Post Natel Assessments
We are so pleased to be able to offer this very important service. The last 2 years have been difficult, to say the least, especially for those becoming mums for the first time. Often these women were unable to follow the birth plan they wanted...
03 Mar The role of physiotherapy pre-conception
Many changes occur within a mother’s body both during and after pregnancy, including changes to the muscles, ligaments and joints. To make the whole process easier it is important to seek assistance from a professional who can help women to manage and understand the changes...
15 Oct POP goes the bladder, uterus or bowel!
“What is P.O.P.” you ask?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse. But what does it mean? Loss of support for the uterus, bladder or bowel so that one or more of these compartments can find themselves in the vagina. This can have an enormous impact on a woman’s health, affecting bowel, bladder and even sexual function.
15 Sep Natural changes – Menopause
While some women cruise through the hormonal changes of menopause, the majority experience one or more of the most reported symptoms:- Heat flushes
- Night sweats
- Mood disturbances/mood swings
- Impacts on memory
- Sleep problems
- Changes in sex drive/libido
- Urinary incontinence and prolapse
22 Aug COVID-19 Communication
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 4 restrictions **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists and patients wear face masks. All surfaces are cleaned before and after...
10 Aug What is DRAM? Also known as Abdominal Separation
Diastasis of the Rectus Abominis Muscle (DRAM) is the separation of the rectus abdominus muscles along the linea alba. This is a result of thining of the lining between the six-pack muscles, usually a result of pregnancy. Why does it happen during pregnancy? The main reason is...
20 Jun Dyspareunia or Sexual Pain
Posted at 16:09h
in General Health, pelvic floor, Physiotherapy for sexual pain, sexual pain, Women's Health
Dyspareunia is the term used for pain experienced with, during, or after sexual intercourse. It can occur before penetration, on penetration, during penetrative intercourse or be an ongoing pain afterwards. It can be felt deep inside the pelvis, or closer to the entrance of the vagina,...
07 Jun Pessary fitting available now at WWMH
Vaginal prolapse is a common condition whereby the bladder, bowel or womb descend into the vagina. Symptoms commonly include: heaviness in the vaginal area a feeling of a lump in the vagina difficulty having sexual intercourse difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel constipation There are a...