Women's Health
Women and Pelvic Health
Firstly, let me start with some facts. Did you know that 1 in 3 women have urinary incontinence? Did you also know that 50% of women over 50 years of age will have some degree of vaginal prolapse?
These figures demonstrate that these conditions are very common. However, all too often I hear women say 'This is normal because I'm old' or 'It's normal because I've had children'. These conditions are common but they are NOT normal, so you do not have to suffer in silence.
Whatever issue you are experiencing, no matter how big or small, I am here to listen and provide you with appropriate treatment and advice.
Conditions treated
I provide advice and treatment for the following conditions:
- Urinary incontinence (stress, urge, mixed)
- Overactive bladder symptoms (incl. urgency and frequency)
- Prolapses
- Perineal tears following childbirth
- Dyspareunia (painful sex)
- Constipation
- Faecal and flatus incontinence
- Pelvic pain
- Rehabilitation following surgery (urogynaecology, colorectal)
Men's Health
The Facts
Just to clarify, yes gents, you also have a pelvic floor too! Often people are surprised to learn this. Your pelvic floor muscles have very important jobs to do, such as controlling your bladder and bowel, supporting internal organs and being involved in sexual function.
Conditions treated
I provide treatment for the following conditions:
- Urinary frequency and urgency
- Urinary incontinence
- Constipation
- Faecal incontinence
- Pre/post surgery (i.e prostatectomy, TURPS, bowel surgery)
Depending on your condition, I may first advise that you consult with your GP and/or a urologist if specific tests are needed.
Prostate Cancer
I have experience in treating men who have received a diagnosis of prostate cancer and have opted for a prostatectomy (prostate removal). For many, this diagnosis can come completely out of the blue, with a lot of men stating that they had no symptoms at all and that their raised PSA (Protein Specific Antigen) was an incidental finding on a blood test.
I have seen first hand how this diagnosis and treatment can impact on an individual both physically and emotionally and I take great care to acknowledge and advise on both aspects during your recovery.
If you decide to go ahead with surgery, it is very beneficial to have a physiotherapy session before having your operation, as well as afterwards. This gives me the opportunity to explain exactly what will happen and what to expect with surgery and the recovery process. I will also take this time to discuss your pelvic floor muscles and ensure you know how to specifically strengthen them. That way, you can hit the ground running post operatively. Previous patients have noted how this information has been key to preparing them for what is to come next and ultimately provides them with more reassurance and a better recovery.
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would like some physiotherapy input (whether you opt for surgery or not), please do get in touch with your questions or to arrange an appointment.
