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Women’s Health Physiotherapy

What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy?

Women’s Health Physiotherapy is specialised service that helps women in Jersey who have issues with their pelvis or pelvic floor. This could be a bladder or bowel problem (such as incontinence), prolapse, pelvic pain, pregnancy related pain or postnatal issues. Pelvic health conditions are common:

Pelvic girdle pain affects 1 in every 5 pregnant woman.

30-68% of woman will have diastasis recti postpartum.

1 in 3 women suffer with incontinence.

Around 50% of woman have some degree of prolapse postpartum.

35% of new mums experience urinary incontinence post childbirth.

20% of first-time mums face severe pelvic floor muscle injury after a normal pregnancy

Many women tolerate these problems for years thinking they are a normal part of being a woman. Embarrassment often prevents women seeking help and many women are unaware that there are effective treatments available. Our service is highly confidential and respects the often-sensitive nature of these problems

What conditions do Women’s Health physiotherapists treat?

Women’s Health Physiotherapists can treat a range of complaints, including:

Bladder dysfunction

Bowel dysfunction

Pelvic floor dysfunction

Incontinence

Pelvic organ prolapse

Diastasis Recti Abdominis (separation of abdominal muscles)

C-section scar therapy and advice

Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems, such as back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome

Specific Services Offered

Antenatal care:

Our specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist can assess and treat a range of pregnancy-related pains, including back, pelvic girdle pain (PGP), sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome (pain, pins and needles or numbness in the hands).

They can also advise on birth preparation and considerations (positions for labour, breathing techniques, perineal massage, relaxation, TENS) and well as pelvic floor exercises and training.

Mummy MOT® (Postnatal Care)

Mummy MOT®（https://www.themummymot.com/） is a specialist postnatal examination for women following both vaginal and C-section deliveries. It will assess how your posture, pelvic floor muscles and stomach muscles are recovering after childbirth.

We will work on post-natal abdominal retraining for weak distended abdominal muscles and rectus divarication (separation of abdominal muscles), pelvic floor muscle re-education and strengthening. We can also assist with and treatment for any pain post-pregnancy including back, neck and pelvic pain and practical advice relating to breastfeeding and carrying your baby and improving your posture.

Our Mummy MOT practitioner will provide you with gentle exercises and treatment to help with your recovery – and get you back on track with your fitness goals with a specific programme tailored to you.

Chris Watts

Patient

I was recommended to see Katie by my daughter I as had pain in my knee which affected my mobility. After several sessions the pain in my knee had gone completely & I was able to walk down a steep step without holding on to somebody, which I had struggled with before treatment. I now only need to see Katie a couple of times a year by way of an MOT.

I particularly liked Katie’s approach and how she listened to me and tailored the treatment accordingly. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending chiropractic treatment particularly with Katie. Katie is an extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable chiropractor, I just wish I’d met her years ago! My daughters and grandchildren have all been treated and all continue with routine chiropractic treatment as they find regular check-ups keep them mobile.

C-Section Scar Therapy

If you’ve recently undergone a Caesarean (C-section), you might experience some discomfort around your scar. It’s common to feel a pulling sensation in the scar, which can cause discomfort in other areas of your body, such as your chest, back, and pelvic floor. Your scar may