'Pelvic Health' relates to the health of anything in your pelvic area including your bladder, bowel and genitals, as well as pelvic pain. Conditions involving this area of the body are often viewed as embarrassing and so people can shy away from conversations and avoid getting the help that they need. Whilst conditions such as urinary incontinence, prolapses and constipation are common, they are NOT normal.
My role as a pelvic health physiotherapist is to provide you with the space and opportunity to discuss any concerns you have, and create a plan to help you move forwards. I will take the time to listen as I am all too familiar with these conditions causing unwanted stress and upset. I can pretty much guarantee that whatever you tell me I have heard many times before. You are NOT alone.
Whilst physiotherapy input for these conditions does involve advice and treatment for the specific area of concern (i.e bladder/bowel), it will also involve me looking at the 'whole you' because the pelvic floor area does not work in isolation.
Scroll down to view the conditions that I typically treat in both women and men. If you are interested in me delivering an educational, group talk on pelvic health, please visit my 'Educational Talks' page for more information.
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.
I provide advice and treatment for the following conditions:
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.
I provide treatment for the following conditions:
Depending on your condition, I may first advise that you consult with your GP and/or a urologist if specific tests are needed.
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.
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