Gynaecological physiotherapy
Gynaecological physiotherapy refers to the physical therapy treatments done for women and includes treatment of all pelvic floor related conditions that affect the vagina, bowel and bladder. With the focus on maintenance of reproductive wellbeing of women the field of Gynaecological physiotherapy also includes rehabilitation treatments following surgeries such as lymphedema, breast surgery, leg or knee surgery etc. All females, young or elderly, childbearing or new moms, even the women who are menopausal, all benefit from Gynaecological Physiotherapy when given the right treatment and diagnosed properly.
Gynaecological physiotherapy provides great benefit to pregnant women
For pregnant women Gynaecological physiotherapy plays a vital role in maintaining prenatal health and helps with urinary bladder control, relieves pelvic muscles pain, lower back pain and can also help by stretching out the muscles that help to push during childbirth.
Conditions that are treated by Gynaecological Physiotherapy include:
- Urinary incontinence
- Bladder/Urethral Discomfort
- Dropping of the pelvic organs
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation etc.
- Pelvic floor muscle weakness, tightness, or pain
- Menstrual pains
- Mood swings in puberty or menopause
- Vaginal pain and pain during urination
- Pain or dysfunction during pregnancy
- Osteoporosis
- Lymphedema
- Pre or post surgery pain treatment
- Dysmenorrhea