Womens Health Physiotherapy at Tameside Physio, Stalybridge

Womens Health Physiotherapy

Womens health physiotherapy focuses on the musculoskeletal and pelvic health needs that can arise throughout a woman's life — from pregnancy and childbirth through to menopause and beyond. Treatment is tailored, sensitive and centred around your individual symptoms and goals.

An initial assessment explores your symptoms, medical history and any relevant obstetric history, helping your physiotherapist build a treatment plan suited to your needs.

Conditions Assessed and Treated

  • Pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy-related back pain
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence and prolapse
  • Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
  • Postnatal recovery and return to exercise
  • Menopause-related joint and muscle changes

Treatment Options

  • Individualised assessment and education
  • Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation exercises
  • Manual therapy for pain relief
  • Guided return-to-exercise programmes
  • Advice on posture, lifting and daily activity