Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy focusing on the pelvic floor, bladder and bowel health, pelvic pain, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, sexual health, prolapse and menopause.
A specialist Women’s Health or Pelvic Health Physiotherapist can assess and treat a wide range of conditions affecting women at different stages of life, from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to perimenopause and menopause.
Treatment is personalised to your symptoms, lifestyle and goals and may include pelvic floor rehabilitation, exercise therapy, manual therapy, education and lifestyle advice.

Women’s Health Physiotherapy can help with a wide range of pelvic health and women’s health concerns, including:
Pelvic floor weakness or overactivity
Stress urinary incontinence (leaking with coughing, sneezing, running or exercise)
Urge incontinence and overactive bladder
Mixed urinary incontinence
Bowel leakage or faecal incontinence
Constipation and difficulty emptying the bowel
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic pain
Painful sex (dyspareunia)
Vaginismus and pelvic floor muscle tension
Vulval or vaginal pain
Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle, back or rib pain
Postnatal recovery following vaginal birth or C-section
Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
C-section and perineal scar management
Endometriosis-related pelvic pain
Menopause and perimenopause-related pelvic health concerns
Returning to running, strength training and exercise after pregnancy
Pelvic floor rehabilitation following gynaecological surgery

You can book a postnatal pelvic health physiotherapy assessment from 6 weeks after giving birth, whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section.
A postnatal assessment can look at your pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, scar tissue, posture, breathing, pelvic and spinal function, bladder and bowel symptoms, pain and your readiness to return to exercise.
If you have concerns before your 6-week check, you can still contact a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist for advice. An internal vaginal examination, however, is not performed before 6 weeks after delivery.

es, you can attend pelvic floor physiotherapy during your period.
Having your period does not prevent you from having a pelvic floor assessment or physiotherapy treatment.
If your flow is particularly heavy and you are planning to have an internal pelvic floor assessment or treatment, you may feel more comfortable rescheduling. However, this is entirely your personal choice, and you are welcome to attend if you feel comfortable.

A postnatal physiotherapy assessment is tailored to you and your recovery.
Your appointment may include:
Discussion about your pregnancy, labour and birth experience
Assessment of your pelvic floor function
Assessment of your abdominal muscles and diastasis recti
Assessment of posture, breathing, movement and pelvic function
Assessment of C-section or perineal scar tissue where appropriate
Discussion of bladder and bowel symptoms
Advice about pelvic floor exercises and recovery
Guidance on returning to exercise, running and strength training
An internal pelvic floor assessment, if appropriate and with your informed consent
The aim is to identify any issues that may be affecting your recovery and create an individualised plan to help you return to the activities that matter to you.

A postnatal physiotherapy assessment is tailored to you and your recovery.
Your appointment may include:
Discussion about your pregnancy, labour and birth experience
Assessment of your pelvic floor function
Assessment of your abdominal muscles and diastasis recti
Assessment of posture, breathing, movement and pelvic function
Assessment of C-section or perineal scar tissue where appropriate
Discussion of bladder and bowel symptoms
Advice about pelvic floor exercises and recovery
Guidance on returning to exercise, running and strength training
An internal pelvic floor assessment, if appropriate and with your informed consent
The aim is to identify any issues that may be affecting your recovery and create an individualised plan to help you return to the activities that matter to you.

An internal pelvic floor assessment is only performed with your informed consent.
If appropriate, your physiotherapist may use a gloved finger to assess the pelvic floor muscles through the vagina or rectum.
This can provide information about:
Pelvic floor muscle strength
Coordination and control
The ability to relax the pelvic floor
Muscle tension or overactivity
Areas of pain or tenderness
Pelvic floor function in relation to your symptoms
Signs of pelvic organ prolapse
Your physiotherapist will explain the assessment beforehand, and you can stop or decline an internal examination at any time.

No. An internal pelvic floor examination is not always necessary.
Your first appointment will begin with a detailed discussion about your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle and goals. Your physiotherapist will then decide with you whether a physical or internal assessment would be useful.
If an internal assessment is recommended, it will only take place with your consent and when you feel comfortable.

MNÁ Physiotherapy provides support for some breastfeeding-related concerns, particularly where positioning, posture, musculoskeletal discomfort or recovery after birth are contributing factors.
Where appropriate, we also offer low-level laser therapy and therapeutic ultrasound for concerns such as cracked nipples, blocked ducts and mastitis.
If you have severe breast pain, significant redness, fever or flu-like symptoms, you should seek medical advice from your GP, midwife or lactation consultant.

Absolutely. You do not need to have been pregnant or given birth to benefit from Women’s Health or Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
Pelvic health physiotherapy can help women who have never had children with concerns including:
Pelvic pain
Painful sex
Vaginismus
Vulval or vaginal pain
Bladder symptoms
Bowel dysfunction
Pelvic floor muscle weakness or overactivity
Exercise-related pelvic floor symptoms
Endometriosis-related pain
Perimenopause and menopause-related pelvic health changes

No. You can book directly with a private Women’s Health or Pelvic Health Physiotherapist without a GP referral.
If your symptoms require further medical investigation or input from another healthcare professional, your physiotherapist can advise you on the appropriate next step.

This depends on your symptoms, diagnosis, goals and how your body responds to treatment.
Some women may benefit from 1–3 appointments, while more complex or long-standing conditions may require longer-term support.
After your initial pelvic health assessment, your physiotherapist will discuss your findings with you and recommend an individualised treatment plan.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily.
For a pelvic health assessment, comfortable trousers, leggings or shorts and a top are suitable.
Depending on your symptoms, your physiotherapist may assess your movement, posture, breathing, abdomen, hips, back or pelvic floor. You will be told what is required before any assessment.
You do not need to wear anything specific for an internal pelvic floor assessment.

Yes. Babies are welcome at postnatal appointments at MNÁ Physiotherapy. We understand that arranging childcare can be difficult, particularly during the early months after having a baby.