Service
What It Is
Pelvic health physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the pelvic floor muscles, bladder, bowel, and pelvic region. It can help with issues that arise during pregnancy, after childbirth, during menopause, or at any stage of life for both men and women. At Courtyard Clinic, pelvic health physiotherapy is provided in a private and supportive environment, tailored to your needs and goals.
Common conditions
Pelvic health physiotherapists work with people experiencing:
- Pelvic floor weakness or overactivity
- Bladder leakage (stress or urge incontinence)
- Bowel dysfunction, including constipation and incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic pain
- Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain
- Postnatal recovery, including abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
- Pelvic floor problems in men, including post-prostate surgery recovery
What to expect
Your physiotherapist will take the time to listen to your concerns and understand your symptoms. A detailed assessment will be carried out, which may include discussion of medical history, lifestyle factors, and an examination with your consent. You will receive a clear explanation of the findings and a tailored treatment plan that may include pelvic floor muscle training, breathing and movement strategies, and advice on safe activity. Progress will be reviewed regularly and your plan adjusted as needed.
Other services that can support your treatment
We often work alongside other members of the Courtyard team to give you the most complete care possible.
Services that can complement pelvic health physiotherapy include:
- Physiotherapy
- Massage therapy
- Pilates
- Nutrition
- Strength and conditioning
- Pain coaching
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is available at both our Dursley and Malmesbury clinics