Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Kirsty is an Advanced Pregnancy Wellness Practitioner, and she offers a wide range of services to help women who are pregnant or have had their baby. Antenatal package includes:
• Full musculoskeletal assessment • Advice on exercise during pregnancy • Advice on the signs & symptoms of when to stop exercising. • Pelvic floor advice and strengthening • Teaching ‘The Knack’ for the pelvic floor • Perineal prep advice and education • Advice on activities and positions to help you optimise your pelvis during each stage of labour.
Kirsty also offers you a bespoke exercise programme including 1:1 Pilates created just for you, that is safe to complete throughout your pregnancy. Postnatal package includes: Kirsty is a fully qualified Mummy MOT® & postnatal wellness practitioner.
The Mummy MOT is a comprehensive postnatal check, which is suitable from 6 weeks postpartum. The assessment lasts for 60 minutes and Kirsty will check: • Posture • Breathing • Tummy gap • C section scar • Pelvic floor muscles • Functional Movement • Screen for Incontinence, Prolapse, Pelvic Girdle Pain.
A bespoke treatment plan will be created based on the findings of your assessment which may include pelvic floor education and strengthening exercises, mobility and strength exercise prescription, C-section recovery advice or manual therapy.
These services are available at our Hale and Bury clinics.