Women's Health Service

helping you solve those troublesome conditions such as:

  • Bladder leakage
  • Weak pelvic floor
  • Prolapse problems


One in three women are affected at some point in their life with bladder, pelvic floor or prolapse symptoms.

These often very distressing problems won't improve without action and can get worse as you get older, seriously affecting your freedom to live and function as independently as you wish. These problems may also have a dramatic effect on your sexual fulfilment, your ability to play with your children, take part in sports, go to work or even leave your home.

There is good evidence to suggest that physiotherapy is particularly effective in the treatment of the above problems prior to further investigations, treatment, medication or surgery. Government guidelines recommend physiotherapy as an initial treatment.

Physiotherapy can provide simple and effective solutions. This treatment is completely confidential, allowing you to have complete trust in the service provided.

Try this simple questionnaire to assess whether you have a problem. If you answer ''yes'' then it is likely that we can help:

  • On bladder filling, during or after using the toilet do you experience pain?
  • Do you leak a little when you cough, laugh or sneeze?
  • Does running water cause you to need the toilet?
  • Does putting the key in the door cause you to need the toilet?
  • Do you find yourself going to the toilet 'just in case'?
  • Do you go to the toilet more than 6-8 times per day?
  • Do you suffer with hesitancy or strain to pass urine?
  • Does your bladder empty without warning?
  • Do you feel any heaviness or bulging down below?
  • Do you have pain with sexual intercourse of feel that you may experience bladder leakage?

Women's health physiotherapists specialise in the treatment of:

  • Following hysterectomy
  • Following breast cancer surgery
  • In the ante-natal or post-natal period
  • Musculoskeletal problems

If you have any of the symptoms mentioned or would like to discuss your concerns further, please contact our specialist Physiotherapist Jenny Blizard.