Women’s Health & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Gorey
Women’s health physiotherapy focuses on conditions affecting the pelvic floor, pregnancy, postnatal recovery and pelvic pain.
Many women experience symptoms such as bladder leakage, pelvic pain or discomfort during pregnancy but are often unsure where to seek help. These issues are common, but they are not something you simply have to live with. We provide specialist women’s health physiotherapy to help you return to daily life, exercise and activity with confidence.
Common Symptoms We Help With
Our Approach: Assess, Treat, Rehabilitate
Assess – understand your symptoms and identify contributing factors.
Treat – reduce symptoms and improve function.
Rehabilitate – restore strength, control and confidence.
This approach ensures your treatment is tailored to your body, your lifestyle and your goals.
Women’s Health Conditions We Treat
- Pregnancy & postnatal care – antenatal physiotherapy, postnatal recovery, pregnancy-related pelvic or back pain, and return to exercise after pregnancy.
- Pelvic floor conditions – pelvic floor muscle weakness, overactive pelvic floor, pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.
- Pelvic pain conditions – chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis and painful periods.
- Bladder & bowel issues – stress and urgency urinary incontinence, constipation and bowel dysfunction.
- Other concerns – perimenopause and menopause symptoms, pain during intercourse (dyspareunia) and breast pain with breastfeeding.
Understanding Pelvic Floor Problems
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel and reproductive organs. These muscles play an important role in bladder and bowel control, core stability, support during pregnancy and return to exercise after childbirth. Problems can occur when these muscles are weak, overactive or poorly coordinated. A detailed physiotherapy assessment helps identify the specific issue and guide appropriate treatment.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine and is a very common condition. It is estimated that up to 1 in 3 women experience urinary incontinence at some stage in their lives, and it is particularly common during and after pregnancy. The good news is that physiotherapy can significantly improve symptoms in many cases.
- Stress urinary incontinence – occurs when pressure is placed on the pelvic floor during coughing, sneezing, running, jumping or lifting. Often related to pelvic floor weakness. Read more about bladder leakage when exercising.
- Urgency urinary incontinence – a sudden and strong urge to pass urine, often linked to bladder sensitivity, fluid habits and bladder control. Treatment may include bladder training, lifestyle advice and pelvic floor exercises.
Your Women’s Health Assessment
Your first appointment involves a detailed and supportive assessment, including understanding your symptoms, discussing your medical history and identifying lifestyle and contributing factors. A physical assessment may include posture, breathing patterns, back and hip movement, muscle strength and pelvic floor function.
Pelvic Floor Assessment
Assessment may include an internal examination to assess strength, coordination and relaxation. This is always optional, and alternatives can be discussed if preferred.
How Physiotherapy Helps
Treatment depends on your individual condition and goals. It may include:
- Pelvic floor training – exercises to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor muscles.
- Breathing & core coordination – improving how your core and pelvic floor work together.
- Education & lifestyle advice – guidance on bladder habits, exercise and daily activities.
- Biofeedback & devices – tools to help improve muscle awareness and control.
- Pain management – techniques such as TENS for certain pain conditions.
Our aim is to help you feel more in control of your body and confident returning to normal activities.
Postnatal Strength Classes
We offer a Postnatal Strength Class designed to support recovery after pregnancy. It helps women regain confidence returning to exercise, rebuild strength safely, manage pelvic floor symptoms and address postnatal aches and pains. Classes are limited to six participants to ensure personalised attention, and babies are welcome – so there is no need to worry about childcare. Find out more about the Postnatal Strength Class.
Book a Women’s Health Appointment
Pelvic health problems are common, but they are treatable. We provide a supportive, private and professional environment where you can feel comfortable discussing your symptoms. Women’s health physiotherapy appointments are provided by Mary-Alice, who specialises in pelvic health assessment and treatment. You can also email Mary-Alice at maryalice@physiosolutions.ie.
