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Specialist Womens Health Physio in Dorking
Specialist Womens Health Physio in Dorking
Womens health is a specialist area of physiotherapy encompassing the needs of women.
From pregnancy to menopause, our Womens Health Specialist team and here to discuss your needs, giving you a holistic approach to musculoskeletal disorders from pelvic pain in pregnancy, to pelvic floor weakness in menopause*.
Pregnancy Related Musculoskeletal Problems
In an ideal world, all new mothers would be seen by a pelvic health Physio in order to optimise their recovery and ensure a safe and effective return to life and sport!
The changes in a woman’s body when they are pregnant are enormous and can cause challenges for the musculoskeletal system. These challenges coupled with the normal stresses of daily life can cause many women to be in pain during their pregnancy.
Women are often working later into their pregnancy or are combining looking after a young family whilst working. This can cause challenges both during the pregnancy and post-natally.
Menopause Related Musculoskeletal Problems
The evidence is still emerging on the full effects of menopause on the body. Common musculoskeletal problems that seem to have a strong association with menopause include, lateral hip pain (GTPS), plantar fasciitis and frozen shoulder.
We are here to support you, understand this pain and administer the best evidence management at this time. We are constantly committed to giving women the best treatment to help with staying strong for the future.
Anna Watson
Anna Watson is a member of Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy and has over 15 years experience in women’s health physiotherapy. She has been trained to use acupuncture specifically for women’s health problems and musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy. She is passionate about issues within women’s health and promoting best care for women.
As a mum of 2 and a trained Doula, she can empathise with her patients and can contribute enhanced skills to fully understand and implement the best management for her pregnant patients.
Working in womens health for many years, she can see the emergence of a need to address the changes women undergo through menopause and a need to support this. She is passionate about enabling women to be the best they can be.
Read Anna’s blog on pelvic pain in pregnancy here
Read Anna’s blog on split abdominals (diastasis recti)
Read Anna’s blog on Menopause and Tendon Pain
Read Anna’s blog on Sarcopenia
Read Anna’s blog on Menopause and Exercise
Assessment and treatment can be administered in the clinic or in the comfort of your own home.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from Womens Health issues and would like to have a physiotherapy assessment for suitability of Womens Health physiotherapy treatment, contact us here.
Our frequently asked questions about Womens Health Physio?
Women may benefit from Women’s Health Physiotherapy at various life stages, such as during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, or when experiencing pelvic floor issues, pain, or incontinence.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy focuses on the assessment and treatment of conditions specific to women, including pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal and postnatal issues, incontinence, pelvic pain, and musculoskeletal concerns.
Yes, Women’s Health Physiotherapy is specialized in addressing pelvic floor dysfunction, including conditions like pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and pelvic pain.
