Specialised treatment for women throughout all the stages of life....

Women’s Health Physiotherapy is a broad term that includes the assessment and treatment of bladder, bowel and pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor refers to a group of muscles that support our bladder, bowel and womb; and like any other muscle it may need to be strengthened, or released, from time to time. Weakened, or over-tightened pelvic floor muscles contribute to pelvic pain; prolapse; stress and urge incontinence; along with back or hip pain.

Mia Phelan and Zara Murphy are both Chartered Physiotherapist who specializes in Women’s health and continence. Mia and Zara have extensive post graduate training and treat the range of conditions outlined below using exercise, advice and manual therapy.

What can a Women’s Health Physiotherapist treat?

Urinary incontinence
  • Stress Urinary Incontinence
  • Urge Urinary Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Childhood Incontinence
  • Male Incontinence
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Prolapse
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain – low back, hip, pelvic pain
  • Bowel Conditions – Constipation or Faecal Incontinence
  • Sexual Dysfunction (Dyspareunia)
Pregnancy & Postnatal
  • Support and education on safe exercise
  • Symphysis pubis dysfunction
  • Low back pain
  • Rib pain/Thoracic Pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
Advice on Bone Health (Osteopenia and Osteoporosis)
  • Maintaining & improving bone health
  • Exercise programme to prevent falls
What will my Women’s Health Physiotherapist do?

Your first session with our physiotherapist will include a detailed assessment of your condition, beginning with questions about your symptoms and general medical history. You can rest assured that everything you tell the physiotherapist will remain completely confidential. The assessment will be followed by a physical examination.

The type of examination carried out will depend on the condition you are attending with, and may include an assessment of posture and function, muscle tone, flexibility and strength. If required, a digital internal examination may be carried out.

What are the treatments?

Treatment programs are specifically designed based on your symptoms and the results of the assessment. Together, our physiotherapist and you will tailor a treatment and home program that best suits your needs.

Treatment may include:
  • Exercises to strengthen or release the pelvic floor muscles
  • Manual therapy
  • Advice about healthy bladder and bowel habits
  • Discussion surrounding possible lifestyle changes that will help manage the problem
  • Pilates instructions on a one to one basis or in a class setting
What can I do if I think I may have a problem?
  • Contact Our clinic for advice
  • Discuss the problem with your doctor

The most important thing that you can do is address this problem. Women do not need to suffer in silence – make an appointment to see us here in the clinic today and your concerns will be dealt with in total confidence. Take charge of your pelvic health today!