Services

Specialist pelvic health physiotherapy is relevant for all women throughout all stages of life and can be a huge benefit to women’s wellbeing. Kate is excited to be able to provide expert physiotherapy treatment for women with pelvic, obstetric and gynaecological conditions in St Albans.

If you would like to book an appointment, or are unsure if physiotherapy is right for you, you can email info@katelloydphysio.co.uk and Kate will be in touch.

Conditions treated

·     Pregnancy related symptoms including pelvic girdle pain and lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome.

·     Post-Natal assessment ‘MOT’ – comprehensive assessment post birth, regardless of whether vaginal or caesarean delivery. Examining pelvic floor function, abdominals and lower back/pelvis assessment. 

·        Diastasis recti (tummy gap)

·        Urinary incontinence (leaking)

·        Bladder urgency and frequency

·        Pain with sexual intercourse

·        Pelvic organ prolapse / vaginal prolapse

·        Pelvic floor dysfunction

·        Pelvic pain including vaginismus, vulvodynia, bladder pain syndrome

·        Bowel dysfunction including urgency, leaking or constipation

·        Leaking of wind

·        Scar assessment including c-section scar

·      Pre/post surgery – including hysterectomy, abdominal surgery and pelvic floor surgery

·        Breast cancer rehabilitation

Treatments may include

·        Personalised rehabilitation programme and exercise programme

·        Manual therapy including myofascial release techniques

·        Lifestyle advice including fluid intake

·        Bladder training

·        Breathing techniques and postural advice

·        Scar massage

· Graded rehabilitation to return to sport

·        Neuromuscular electrical stimulation

If you are unsure if we can support you, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can email info@katelloydphysio.co.uk and Kate will be happy to help.