1. Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Services
We treat…
Stress urinary incontinence: Leaking urine during a run/cough/sneeze
Urgency and urge incontinence: The feeling of needing to empty the bladder frequently often accompanied with loss of control of urine
Faecal incontinence: The loss of control of bowels and/or wind.
Bowel urgency: The feeling of needing to empty the bowel with no warning.
Obstructive defecation: Difficulty emptying the bowels
Pelvic pain/Vulval Pain/Dyspareunia: Provoked pain on sexual intercourse and chronic pain in the pelvic region
Perineal trauma: Injury to the pelvic floor from childbirth
Pelvic organ prolapse: Anterior or posterior vaginal wall and uterine decent.
Pregnancy and postnatal related musculoskeletal conditions : pelvic girdle pain, back pain, coccydinia and carpal tunnel syndrome
Men's Health : Bladder and bowel care post prostatectomy, pelvic floor training for erectile dysfunction, bowel care following resection surgery, and pelvic pain
How to refer ….
Information for Health Care Professionals about
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Services
All referrals are welcome to the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy service.
For further information please contact:
Therapy Services
Royal Free Hospital
Physiotherapy Department
Pond Street
Hampstead
London NW3 2QG
Tel:
Barnet Hospital
Woodlands Unit
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
Herts EN5 3DJ
Tel:
Chase Farm Hospital
C2A
The Ridgeway
Enfield
Middlesex EN2 8JL
Tel:

2. Sexual Dysfunction
We offer:
Pelvic floor muscle training
Myofascial release work
Acupuncture/PTNS
Relaxation techniques
Our patients say:
 “(physiotherapy) has made a significant difference to my personal life. My physiotherapist has consistently been very approachable and knowledgeable when helping me overcome a problem I found embarrassing and difficult to cope with”
Recovery from Male Cancers
Bladder & Bowel problems and sexual dysfunction are common side effects of surgery for prostate cancer
We Offer:
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Bladder re-training
Electrical Stimulation
Biofeedback
Bowel advice
Outcomes:
Improved symptoms
Increased confidence
Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction
NICE clinical guidelines recommend 3 months of supervised pelvic floor exercises prior to consideration of surgery for incontinence issues
We offer:
Bladder retraining
Dietary advice and health promotion
Bowel advice
Pelvic floor muscle training
Electrical stimulation and biofeedback
PTNS/Electro acupuncture
Outcomes:
Improved pelvic floor strength and prevention of incontinence
Reduction in urgency and frequency
Increased confidence
MEN
Recovery from Childbirth
We support:
Women after perineal injuries
Women in regaining abdominal strength and control
Women following nerve injuries
Women with urinary or faecal problems
Women who want a postnatal MOT
Our patients say:
“I felt empowered to manage my problems”
“I’m very grateful to you for spending time helping me understand what to expect after surgery”
Services available from the Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team
GYNAECOLOGY
Musculoskeletal Problems in Pregnancy
e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal problems, lower and upper limb conditions
OBSTETRICS
Chronic Pelvic Pain and Vulval pain
We offer:
Desensitisation work
Functional rehabilitation
Education
Acupuncture/PTNS
Outcomes:
Most patients feel that their pain is at least 80% improved through specialist physiotherapy treatment
Improved pain management strategies
Pelvic Girdle Pain
As many as 1 in 5 pregnant women experience pelvic girdle pain
We offer:
Advice and exercise
Manual therapy
Postural correction
Education
Acupuncture
Outcomes:
On average these patients get better in less than 3 appointments
Women feel empowered to manage their symptoms with support and guidance