Women’s Health Physiotherapists
AT Okinawa PHYSIOTHERAPY
Okinawa Physio’s Women’s Health Physiotherapists
Okinawa Physio’s Women’s Health Physiotherapists are experienced and highly trained physiotherapists who specialize in musculoskeletal issues associated with pregnancy, birth, post-partum, and breastfeeding.
They also specialize in pelvic floor muscle issues and pelvic pain. At Okinawa Physio you can expect a complete & thorough assessment, diagnosis and explanation. A management and treatment plan will then be devised to treat your concern.
How We Can Help
Pregnancy
- Preparation for pregnancy- build strength in preparation for pregnancy & labour
- Treat pains during pregnancy- back pain, pelvic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome
- Abdominal taping/support
- Prenatal Massage
- Natal Exercise Classes
Obstetric TENS rental
Individual Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Retraining Programs
Post Natal Abdominal Separation
This causes a weakness of the abdominal wall which can cause a number of problems, such as a abdominal hernia, back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence. If left untreated or not treated correctly , this separation can get larger and more difficult to correct without surgery. It is advised to come in 6 weeks post partum for a check
We can help during pregnancy by specific abdominal taping. Post pregnancy we will assess the degree of separation and help guide you through a progressive strengthening program to help narrow this separation.
Pelvic Incontinence
Leakage is not normal and can be treated, 1 in 3 women post natally will have some leakage whether its when coughing or during exercise. Most of the time it can be fixed with simple exercises/pelvic floor retraining.
We can assist this strengthening with pressure biofeedback.
Post Natal Check Includes:
- Pelvic floor assessment
- Stomach separation (DRA) assessment
- Postural assessment (during holding baby, lifting, breastfeeding)
- Guidance to safely return to exercise
Muskulosketal Problems:
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De querviens synovitis
- Mastitis
- Pregnancy pains