Physiotherapy in gynecology and pregnancy
Physiotherapy also plays an important role during pregnancy, after childbirth or when a woman is limited by functional gynecological problems.
What period are you in?
Physiotherapy before pregnancy
Are you planning a baby, would you like to get pregnant soon and are you wondering if physiotherapy could help you?
See below for the most common situations we encounter in our practice.
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Back and hip pain
Do you suffer from back or hip pain and are you afraid that it will get worse during pregnancy?
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Correct breathing
Do you want to learn proper breathing techniques to support the diaphragm and pelvic floor?
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Preventive examination
Are you worried about how your body will cope with pregnancy and would you like to undergo a preventive examination by a physiotherapist?
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Improving condition
Do you want to improve your physical condition, posture or strengthen your core before pregnancy?
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Diastasis
Do you have diastasis recti from a previous pregnancy and want to improve it?
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Pregnancy support
Do you want to know which exercises can be beneficial for getting pregnant?
Are these situations familiar to you?
If you answered yes, take a look at the nearest free dates. We will discuss everything that troubles you together, whether it is preventive care or pain relief.
If you have other difficulties and are not sure if physiotherapy is the right choice, use ours free consultation.
What is gynecological rehabilitation like?
Of course, physiotherapy in the gynecological field varies according to the period you are currently in and according to the difficulties that are bothering you. However, below we list the most common areas and methods of care that we deal with in gynecological physiotherapy.
Treatment of muscles in the area of the pelvis, hips and abdomen
Practicing the correct breathing pattern
Education for working with a scar or perineal injury
Posture correction in different positions
Mobilisation of spine and ribs blockages
A sample of suitable exercises for the given period
Release of pelvic floor muscle tension
Work with the mobility of the hips and lumbar spine
Recommendations for other professionals if necessary
Physiotherapy in pregnancy
The body of the pregnant woman undergoes big changes. These changes can bring sometimes all kinds of painful conditions, which can be positively influenced with the help of physiotherapy treatment, posture correction or proper exercise.
Check out which changes are the most significant below.
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Hormonal changes
There is a loosening of ligaments, especially in the pelvic area, in preparation for childbirth. This brings more flexibility to the body, but also instability.
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Change of posture
With a growing belly, the center of gravity shifts forward and the body posture changes significantly. This can lead to overloading due to inappropriate compensation.
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Weight change as the baby grows
Even the increase in weight itself increases the load on the joints and demands on individual muscle groups.
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Little movement or incorrect load
Whether due to general fatigue, pain or nausea, natural movement can decrease during pregnancy. It is therefore advisable to include at least compensatory exercise.
How we can help you
In order to give you an idea of the areas in which we can help or advise, below we list the most common questions you come to us with.
How should I properly strengthen the pelvic floor?
What is your experience with pregnancy physiotherapy with us?
I found Physiohub as a specialized place for physiotherapy during pregnancy. I was very satisfied with the care, I went to them for several months during my pregnancy and the first visit helped me a lot. I really appreciate the sensitive and careful approach, I felt comfortable during all the visits.
Kateřina K.
Physiotherapy after childbirth
The last trimester and childbirth are emotionally, mentally and especially physically demanding period for a woman. It is therefore important that she devotes care not only to her baby, but also to herself.
We will be happy to help you take care of your physical health. See the table below to find out in which areas physiotherapy can help women after childbirth.
Pelvic floor
Postpartum care of the pelvic floor and its strengthening are very important not only as a prevention of long-term incontinence.
What you will find out and learn
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How to properly strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor
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When to start exercising and what to watch out for
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How often to exercise and when you can stop exercising
Scar
A cesarean scar or perineal injury can cause problems for a woman in the future if it does not heal properly or is not well cared for.
What you will find out and learn
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How to properly care for a scar
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When can you start care after childbirth?
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How often to care for the scar, or when care is no longer necessary
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding, carrying, handling or even putting your baby to sleep in your arms can be physically demanding, especially for your back.
What you will find out and learn
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We will show you positions that are suitable for your body and are as least burdensome as possible while breastfeeding
Do you need help in the mentioned areas?
If you are currently postpartum and you are not sure when it is appropriate to make an appointment, do not hesitate to contact us first. Based on your current condition, we will agree together on the best time to come. Alternatively, look directly at the available dates and book yours.
Causes of difficulties in gynecological issues
There are many causes (apart from general influences such as a sedentary lifestyle, lack of exercise or sleep) that can have a major impact on the functionality of the muscles or joints in the pelvic and lumbar region. They can significantly contribute to painful conditions in women during pregnancy, after childbirth, but also in everyday life.
Injury to the perineum
Abdominal operations
C-section scar
Falling on the coccyx
Gynecological inflammations
Dysfunction of internal organs
Lumbar spine or hip pain
Physiotherapy in functional gynecological disorders
Problems with painful menstruation or pain during sex often appear in girls at an early age and are thus sometimes considered normal. Moreover, in connection with the degree of intimacy and shyness to talk about such difficulties, it is very common that the problem is really long unresolved, but at the same time very limiting for everyday life.
In this case, we recommend that you always undergo a gynecological examination before visiting us to rule out more serious causes.
In what areas can we help you?
Menstrual
pains
Pain
during sex
You don't have to be ashamed to talk about your difficulties with us. We are happy to hear from you and we always approach your difficulties with maximum sensitivity and discretion.