Pregnancy

 

Antenatal

 

• Assessment, treatment and advice for

  • common antenatal problems:

    • pelvic girdle pain,

    • lower back pain,

    • carpal tunnel syndrome,

    • rectus abdominus diastasis (when abdominal muscles widen and a gap of more than 2cm is seen)

    • rib pain

  • pelvic floor problems

    • commonly stress incontinence

    • worsening of pre-existing urgency incontinence is possible during pregnancy

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• Advice on safe exercising during pregnancy and exercise programmes to suit your lifestyle

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• FitBump                       

  • antenatal exercise classes (cardio and strengthening)

 

 

Postnatal

 

• Specific assessment and treatment of postnatal disorders:

  • perineal trauma and ongoing pain,

  • rehabilitation following third or fourth degree tears,

  • bladder or bowel incontinence

  • pelvic organ prolapse

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• Pelvic floor muscle strengthening programme

 

• Postnatal ‘MOT’ – rectus abdominis (stomach muscle) check, pelvic floor strength check and safe return to exercise (after 6 week check)