Women's health physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy focused on the pelvic floor, core, and musculoskeletal needs of women across all life stages.
Needs in Women's Health Physiotherapy -
~Pregnancy and Postpartum Care: Eases back pain, manages abdominal separation (diastasis recti), and aids recovery after vaginal delivery or C-section.
~Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Treats urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.
~Pain Management: Relieves chronic pelvic pain, painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), and painful intercourse.
~Bone and Joint Health: Strengthens bones to fight postmenopausal osteoporosis and eases arthritis joint stiffness.
~Post-Surgical Recovery: Rehabilitates the body after gynecological or breast cancer surgeries, including managing lymphedema.
Awareness and Exercises -
~Pelvic Floor Exercises (Kegels & Reverse Kegels): Contracts or relaxes the pelvic floor muscles to control bladder function and reduce pelvic tension.
~Core Stabilization: Targets deep abdominal muscles (like the transverse abdominis) and lower back support.
~Postural Correction: Uses chin tucks, shoulder blade squeezes, and wall angels to fix alignment strains from desk jobs or breastfeeding.
~Weight-Bearing and Resistance Work: Uses body weight or light resistance bands to build bone mineral density and strength.
~Breathing and Relaxation: Teaches diaphragmatic breathing to lower pelvic pressure and ease labor discomfort.
