Women’s health physiotherapy.
Fully qualified women’s physiotherapist, Winchester.
Liz offers comprehensive women’s health physiotherapy services, starting with a thorough assessment to create a personalised treatment plan. Based in Winchester, she sees clients for in-person sessions at New Energy Fitness, but can provide virtual assessments for added convenience. Follow-up appointments can be arranged in person or online, allowing flexibility based on your needs. Book your session through the online system and take the first step toward a tailored recovery approach.
Treatment is based on current evidence based practice- this is likely to involve pelvic floor rehabilitation such as core strengthening, muscle release, advice and education. Liz likes to use manual therapy and complementary therapies such as Scar work and Barral visceral manipulation offering a truly holistic experience.
What will your appointment include?
Liz will ask you to fill in some background info via a form when you book online to save time on the day
55 minute face to face assessment with Liz
Discussion of your concerns & goals
Thorough holistic assessment, this may include internal assessment (but only with your consent) as well as alignment and movement and function
Hands on assessment & treatment
Exercise and advice tailored to you
Prepare for your physiotherapy session: A vest top and leggings or shorts are perfect to be able to see how you move but don’t worry if you don’t have them. You are very welcome to bring a chaperone if you would like.
Cost:
£95 for assessment and recovery plan (55 mins)
£65 follow up sessions (45mins)
Location:
New Energy Fitness, Winchester.
Conditions treated through physiotherapy.
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Perimenopause and menopause can bring various changes to our pelvic health. It may manifest as bladder weakness and/or urgency. Some women find prolapse symptoms become or apparent or suffer with pain and dryness. Be reassured this isn’t uncommon and Physiotherapy can support you during this time by addressing pelvic floor function and helping to manage symptoms.
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Diagnosis of prolapse can be really upsetting. Good pelvic floor strength can help to give you more support and, in combination with lifestyle advice, symptoms can often be improved without the need for further intervention.
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Bladder leakage as pressure on the bladder increases with activities such as coughing, sneezing and running is not uncommon. Pelvic floor rehabilitation in combination with some simple changes around your bladder and bowel techniques can make a big difference.
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Urgency and urge incontinence are something we often see and it presents itself as a sudden desire to pee. It may be triggered by what you’re drinking and when. A change in your hormones can also be driving your symptoms. Physiotherapy can take a holistic view to help you feel better.
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Little talked about dyspareunia, vaginissimus and vulvodynia can be hugely impactful. Our pelvic floor muscles may hold tension for a variety of reasons and there is a strong mind body relationship. Physiotherapy can help the muscles relax for more comfort.
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Bowel urgency and incontinence are probably the most difficult things to talk about - but not uncommon after challenging deliveries or tummy issues. Difficulty holding onto gas or faeces (theres no glamorous way of putting it) can be managed better with pelvic floor strenghening in combination with bowel optimisation.
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There’s many causes for pelvic pain, careful assessment and treatment using manual therapy, pelvic floor exercises, postural alignment, breath work combined with lifestyle advice should help bring some ease.
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Physiotherapy can help manage the pain associated with endometriosis assessing pelvic floor tension and assisting release. Lifestyle advice can really help to improve symptoms too.
What is women’s health physiotherapy?
Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a specific area of physiotherapy that addresses health concerns specific to women, particularly related to the pelvic floor, reproductive health, pregnancy, the postnatal period, perimenopause and menopause. It aims to support and improve the symptoms and quality of life of women by addressing issues that may arise throughout different stages of life. Liz works with other professionals to optimise recovery, whether this is pyschological support, movement practitioners or specialist GP’s and Consultants.