Welcome to the Birdwell Clinic Physiotherapy Department


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33 Weston Road
Long Ashton
Bristol
BS41 9AA

Tel 01275 393149

Please contact us with any queries for our physiotherapists or staff via email

WHAT IS IT?

Women's health physiotherapy deals with
the treatment of:

advice and exercises after gynaecological surgery
or caesarean section
various causes of incontinence

INCONTINENCE

Many people have incontinence at some time in their lives. The most common type is stress incontinence, when the bladder leaks if put under pressure, perhaps with a cough or a sneeze, or during strenuous activity. Women are especially prone after childbirth or gynaecological surgery, when their pelvic floor muscles have been weakened.

Physiotherapists have a central role in treating incontinence and weak pelvic floor muscles. After detailed assessment, they may teach you exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Vaginal cones are also sometimes used. Electrotherapy can help stimulate the muscles if you cannot contract them yourself. Physiotherapy can significantly improve your symptoms. All information is strictly confidential so you can be happy that what is said in any session will not be discussed without your permission.