Pregnancy
Here at Ballsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic, we want to support you in having a healthy and happy pregnancy. One of the best ways to prepare for pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is to become or remain physically active prior to, during and after pregnancy. Preparing your body for your pregnancy is worthwhile to promote a healthy pregnancy for both you and your baby.
Many changes happen to your body over the course of the 9 months to allow for the growing foetus. Your body changes and adapts to carry the baby, but this may also put more strain on certain parts of the body due to the increasing weight. Back pain, both lower and mid back, pelvic pain, swelling in hands or feet may be some of the problems you experience during pregnancy.
Post-pregnancy
It is our mission to support you in pursuing a healthy lifestyle and regaining confidence in your body. We address any issues that may present post-partum such as back pain, continence problems, pelvic floor /core weakness and tummy muscle separation (DRAM).
Injuries & Problems
Being pregnant does not protect you from common musculoskeletal injuries such as; ankle sprains, neck pain etc. These should be treated promptly to minimise any knock on effects. The normal physiological changes in pregnancy govern treatment of any musculoskeletal injury and our chartered physiotherapists with extensive medical background are best placed to manage these problems, such as;
Back pain
Pelvic Floor Muscles
Exercise and Pregnancy
Tummy Muscles: Diastasis Recti
Please note: Women’s health initial assessment requires a 1-hour appointment.
Women’s Health Clinic
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Incontinence
Incontinence is classified as an involuntary leakage of urine. Urinary incontinence as part of women’s health affects 1- 3 women in all stages of life.
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Prolapse
This can occur as a result of childbirth or chronic constipation.
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Bowel Problems
Bowel incontinence and constipation occurs from weakness of the pelvic floor and poor muscle co-ordination between the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. We know has distressing this can be.
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Pelvic Pain
A contributory factor to pelvic pain is over-active pelvic floor muscles. This means these muscles never relax fully and there’s a constant high level of tension in the muscles.
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Menopause
Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s menstruation. Usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55 so most women can expect some 30 years of post-menopausal life.
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Pregnancy
Many changes happen to your body over the course of the 9 months to allow your body to adapt. But this may also put more strain on certain parts of the body.
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Cancer Rehabilitation
One of our physio’s, Emily, specialises in cancer rehabilitation and is a trained PINC programme therapist. She can help women through all stages of their cancer journey stay active and healthy.
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The Baby Years
One of the best ways to prepare for pregnancy, both physically and mentally, is to become or remain physically active before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It is estimated it affects 300,000 people in Ireland.
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