What is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist?
Women’s Health Physiotherapy in Galway
Women’s Health is a specific area of physiotherapy focusing on the treatment and management of women’s health issues. A Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in Women’s Health will have undergone further specialist training in this area.
The main life stages a Women’s Health Physiotherapist treats are:
- The Child Bearing Years
- Peri and Post-menopausal
- The older woman
The following are examples of common problems or conditions than are treated by a specialist Women’s Health physiotherapist.
Pregnancy Related Issues
- Abdominal muscle weakness
- Pelvic girdle injury / pain
- Back ache / stiffness
- Bladder / Bowel dysfunction
- Carpel tunnel syndrome
- Coccydynia
- Constipation
- Decreased fitness levels / inactivity
- Pelvic floor muscle damage
- Postural changes
- DRAM – Diastasis of Rectus Abdominus Muscle
The following are examples of treatments and interventions used by a Women’s Health Physiotherapist to treat pregnancy related issues:
- Abdominal muscle exercises
- Manual Therapy
- Breathing Exercises
- Core Stability Training
- Guidance on safe exercise in pregnancy
- Health Promotion
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Re-Education
- Ante and Post Natal Pilates Classes
- Postural Correction
- Relaxation Techniques
- Strengthening / Stabilising Exercises
Sexual Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain
- Perineal Pain
- Pelvic / Abdominal / Low back pain
- Discomfort with sexual intercourse / use of tampon
Examples of Women’s Health Physiotherapy Interventions:
- Trigger Point Release
- Massage therapy
- Relaxation
- Chronic pain management
- An individualised exercise program
Peri and Post-Menopausal Problems / Conditions
- Bowel Dysfunction / Constipation
- Muscle Weakness
- Pelvic Floor Weakness
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urinary Stress Incontinence
- Urinary Urge Incontinence
- Weight Gain
Examples of Women’s Health Physiotherapy Interventions:
- Bladder Training
- Core Stability Exercises
- Defaecation Dynamics
- Dietary Changes
- Health Promotion
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Re-education
- Specific / General Exercises
The Older Woman
- Decreased general Mobility / Activity
- Lifestyle Changes
- Osteoporosis
Examples of Women’s Health Physiotherapy Interventions:
- Manual Therapy
- Exercise Prescription
- Falls Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Recreational Exercise / Activity
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or conditions, call today on 091 727777 to book an appointment with Sylvia Farrell – Chartered Physiotherapist in Women’s and Men’s Health. Alternatively you can get in touch using the contact page.
Please note: we are a therapeutic service and therefore do not provide medico-legal reports.
