
Women’s Health, Physiotherapy & Recovery Resources
Practical advice and expert insights to support your health and movement at every stage of life.
The Education Hub is where I share evidence-based tips, guides, and resources on women’s health physiotherapy, pelvic floor care, postnatal recovery, chronic pain management, and injury prevention. Each article is written to help you better understand your body, make informed choices, and feel confident in your health journey. Whether you are preparing for birth, managing pelvic floor symptoms, or looking for ways to improve strength and mobility, you’ll find supportive, practical information here.
Early Signs of Prolapse and How Physio Can Help
Pelvic organ prolapse affects up to 50% of women, yet many don’t realise what the early symptoms mean or how effective physiotherapy can be. This blog explores the first signs to look out for, from pelvic heaviness to urinary issues, and offers evidence-based strategies for managing prolapse through conservative treatment. Discover how pelvic floor physio can help you avoid surgery, regain comfort, and feel confident in your body again.
Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Symptoms & Solutions
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common yet often undiagnosed condition affecting bladder, bowel, and sexual health. From urinary incontinence to chronic pelvic pain, the symptoms can be disruptive but are highly treatable. In this blog, we explore the signs to watch for, common causes, and how physiotherapy and lifestyle changes can offer relief and recovery.
Recovering after Birth Trauma
A traumatic birth experience can leave lasting emotional and physical effects, but recovery is possible. This article explores the different ways birth trauma presents, its impact on mothers and families, and practical support options to help you move forward with compassion and understanding.
How Antenatal Physiotherapy Can Support Your Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy brings incredible transformation, but also physical challenges. Antenatal physiotherapy helps ease pain, strengthen your body, and prepare you for birth and recovery. From pelvic floor education to posture and core support, learn how this tailored care can empower your pregnancy journey.
Common Pelvic Floor Issues in Women (and How Physio Can Help)
Pelvic floor dysfunction is more common than most women realise, yet often goes undiagnosed or untreated. From stress incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse, these issues can significantly impact quality of life, emotionally, physically, and socially.
The Link Between Hormonal Changes and Pelvic Pain
Hormonal changes can have a powerful impact on the pelvic region, often triggering pain, tension, or discomfort that many women aren’t prepared for. From endometriosis and PCOS to pregnancy and menopause, this blog explores how fluctuating hormones affect pelvic health and how women’s health physio can help restore comfort and function. Perfect for anyone navigating these changes, looking for relief, or seeking better understanding of their body.
Postnatal Mental Health
Postnatal mental health challenges can be unexpected, but they're common and treatable. Learn to recognise the signs and understand the many forms these challenges can take — from depression and anxiety to OCD, rage, and trauma.
Psychological Birth Trauma: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Support Recovery
Birth can be life-changing in many ways, but for some, it leaves deep emotional wounds. This guide explores what psychological birth trauma is, why it matters, and how birthing parents and their families can begin to heal.