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What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialised branch of physiotherapy focused on the assessment and treatment of conditions related to the pelvic floor muscles—the group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and uterus (in women) or prostate (in men).
Rosie is a clinical specialist physiotherapist with over 15 years experience treating complex pelvic related conditions, she works across the NHS and the private sector and has specialism in perineal trauma post obstetric anal sphincter injuries , urinary/faecal incontinence, painful bladder syndromes, pelvic organ prolapse, complex pelvic pain conditions, sexual dysfunction and painful intercourse.
Rosie is highly experienced in the treatment of both male and female pelvic floor dysfunction
What is the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor is like a "hammock" of muscles and connective tissues that stretch across the bottom of the pelvis. These muscles are responsible for:
- Bladder and bowel control
- Supporting pelvic organs
- Sexual function
- Core stability
- Childbirth support and recovery
What does pelvic floor physiotherapy involve?
Pelvic floor physiotherapists are trained to assess and treat:
- Muscle strength, tone, and coordination
- Posture and breathing patterns
- Scar tissue (e.g. from C-sections or perineal tears)
- Nerve sensitivity and pain, treatment may include:
Internal and/or external examination (with consent)
- Exercises to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor
- Manual therapy or trigger point release
- Bladder or bowel retraining
- Advice on posture, breathing, and lifting
- Electrical stimulation or biofeedback
Conditions we treat at the Pelvic Physio UK
Male Pelvic Floor
Female Pelvic floor
Male Pelvic Floor
- Urinary urgency or leakage after prostate surgery
- Pelvic pain syndromes
- Constipation
- Incomplete bowel evacuation
- Faecal incontinence
- Sexual dysfunction
Ante/Post Natal
Female Pelvic floor
Male Pelvic Floor
- Pelvic girdle pain pregnancy
- Back pain in pregnancy
- Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
- C-section scar recovery Post pregnancy return to exercise assessment
- Return to exercise
- Recovery after childbirth (e.g., perineal tears, OASI)
Female Pelvic floor
Female Pelvic floor
Female Pelvic floor
- Complex pelvic pain syndromes
- Bowel Dysfunction (Including
- Constipation & Incontinence)
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Menopause support /maintaining fitness beyond menopause
- Urinary incontinence (leaking)
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pain during or after intercourse
- Vaginal heaviness or pressure