Pelvic floor training
Re-education of the pelvic floor including Physiotherapy
HCA UK experts explain how physiotherapy can help to rebuild the strength of your pelvic floor and core muscles.
About the pelvic floor
Over time, a woman's pelvic floor muscles can be weakened by pregnancy, childbirth and weight gain.
In severe cases this can cause pain, possible incontinence, make it hard to pass a bowel movement and lead to vaginal prolapse.
Physiotherapy can help to rebuild the strength of your pelvic floor and core muscles, making you feel confident and in control.
In severe cases this can cause pain, possible incontinence, make it hard to pass a bowel movement and lead to vaginal prolapse.
Physiotherapy can help to rebuild the strength of your pelvic floor and core muscles, making you feel confident and in control.
Need to know
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What happens during a pelvic floor training programme? icon plus
Our women's health physiotherapists treat all gynaecological, pelvic, bowel, antenatal and postnatal conditions — from stress incontinence to rehabilitation after a hysterectomy.
The type of physio you have will depend on your condition. First, you’ll have a consultation and an examination of your pelvic floor, so your consultant can devise a bespoke treatment plan.
The treatment could include massage, postural and movement analyses, and exercises. A treatment using an electrical stimulation device may also be used to help exercise and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. You'll also be given simple exercises to do at home. -
How to prepare icon plus
You'll have a course of physiotherapy treatment sessions. Your consultant will talk to you about how many you need and review your progress as you go to make sure you're heading in the right direction.
Electrical stimulation may be recommended at the same time as physiotherapy. This involves placing a probe in the vagina, with an electrical current that runs through to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
You generally need to use the machine regularly for up to eight weeks. This may be loaned to you to use at home, and if so, you will be given detailed instructions on how to use it. -
After your physio programme icon plus
Over time, physiotherapy should help to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and improve your ability to control your bladder. Your consultant will let you know next steps and if you need further treatment.
Our pelvic floor specialists
We're proud to work with leading gynaecology experts who specialise in managing different aspects relating to women's health including, the pelvic floor, bladder problems, menstrual problems, fibroids and menopause symptoms.
Our locations
From complex gynaecological surgery to supportive physiotherapy, we provide exceptional women's health services across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
Book an appointment with a gynaecologist
Our team can help book a consultation with a gynaecologist in one of our HCA UK facilities in London, Birmingham or Manchester by phone or by completing our appointment request form.
Call us on
020 7079 4344
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.