We offer 1:1 appointments for:
- stress urinary incontinence (leaking when coughing, sneezing or exercising)
- urge incontinence (needing to get to the toilet quickly and sometimes leaking beforehand
- prolapse (heaviness or dragging in pelvic area)
- faecal or wind incontinence
- constipation
- difficulties emptying bowels
- vaginal pain and pelvic floor tension
- From 20 weeks pregnant we see women who have a first degree relative (mother or sister) who has incontinence or prolapse. Please refer yourself for a telephone appointment to help reduce your higher risk due to family history.
Pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions
We offer small group sessions or 1:1 appointments for:
- pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP), hip or back pain or sciatica
- pregnancy related carpal tunnel syndrome
- diastasis recti (separating of the tummy muscles)
- We also treat any of the above Pelvic Health conditions if pregnant or in the first year postnatal, as a 1:1 appointment
Postnatal referrals
You should be automatically referred following the following birth type: forceps or ventouse, shoulder dystocia, O/P (back-to-back), or after twins with a combined weight of over 8lb 7oz. You may be invited to our small Postnatal education session.
If you have not heard anything by 6 weeks after your birth, please contact the Physiotherapy department
How do I get a physiotherapy referral?
Speak with your GP or Midwife to be referred to physiotherapy.
Alternatively if you are pregnant or in the first year postnatal you can self refer using our online form
