The Pelvic Physio

The Pelvic Physio is for women seeking pelvic health physiotherapy in Axminster. Care covers pregnancy physio, postnatal physio and pelvic health assessment for pelvic floor symptoms, bladder and bowel concerns, pelvic pain, abdominal recovery and recovery after vaginal birth or C-section.

The Initial Consultation is used to understand the condition in detail. It includes questions about symptoms, past medical history, current medicines, allergies, personal goals and the activities the patient wants to return to. This assessment is used to create a personalised treatment plan. Pelvic floor muscle assessment may involve an internal examination, although this is not always required, and any assessment is explained before it is carried out.

Follow Up Appointments are available for continuing pelvic health physiotherapy after the first assessment. The practice also offers a Pre & Postnatal Physio Check for women who are pregnant, preparing for birth, recovering after birth, concerned about pelvic floor or abdominal recovery, or planning a return to exercise.

Pregnancy physiotherapy at The Pelvic Physio includes assessment for pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, hip pain, rib discomfort, pelvic floor weakness or heaviness, bladder urgency or leakage, constipation, difficulty emptying, discomfort with movement, walking or turning in bed, and questions about preparing for birth and recovery.

Postnatal physiotherapy includes assessment for bladder leakage with coughing, sneezing or exercise, vaginal heaviness, dragging or pressure, abdominal separation, also called diastasis recti, weakness through the core or tummy wall, C-section scar tightness or discomfort, pelvic pain during recovery, and uncertainty about returning to exercise.

Appointments take place at Axminster Health and Wellbeing Centre in Axminster. Access includes a step into the building and a flight of stairs to the clinic room, with no lift or stair lift.