Pelvis/Hip/ Women’s Health

Pelvic Floor Health (Women’s Health)

⦁ Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
⦁ Urinary Incontinence (Stress, Urge, Mixed Giggle Incontinence)
⦁ Bowel Incontinence
⦁ Constipation
⦁ Painful Sexual Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
⦁ Spasmed pelvic floor muscles (Vaginismus, or Painful Vulva area)

Musculoskeletal

⦁ Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Muscle Separation (DR Gap) – separation of the Abdominal muscles
⦁ Pelvic Girdle Pain (Symphysis pubis or sacroiliac pain )
⦁ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – pins and needles or pain  / loss of motor function in the forearm or wrist or hand
⦁ De’Quervains Syndrome – pain along the thumb and hand

Breasts

⦁ Blocked Ducts – related to breast feeding
⦁ Engorged breast
⦁ Mastitis

Ergonomics

⦁ Education on good posture during pregnancy and in the post-natal period
⦁ Good posture education when: breast or bottle feeding, bathing the baby, changing nappies, lifting, carrying, using a sling or baby carrier

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Pre-natal and post-natal exercises

 

(Pelvis)

Hip is the largest joint in our body and is a major weight bearing joint. Pain in the hip can arise from structures in and around the hip joint. Hip and groin pain can also be referred to the thigh. See a doctor if it’s been persistent for a long time and If physiotherapy is started early then these are easily and effectively treated.

SYMPTOMS

⦁ Pain is usually experienced in the groin and thigh regions
⦁ Radiation of pain along the thigh
⦁ Swelling and Stiffness around the joint
⦁ Progressive pain with prolonged or in acute stages even short weight bearing
⦁ Difficulty in rising up from the chair, climbing the stairs, squatting
⦁ Limping gait
⦁ Impaired balance and lack of postural control
⦁ Pain when lying on the hip

CAUSES

⦁ Arthritis of hip: The most common wear and tear condition is the Osteoarthritis of the hip. Rheumatoid Arthritis or Hip Necrosis may also cause arthritic changes.
⦁ Ankylosing Spondylitis:  a genetic condition leading to inflammatory arthritis of the hip.
⦁ Muscle Strains: Injury or inflammation of hip or groin muscles
⦁ Tendinitis: Inflammation of tendons surrounding the joint.
⦁ Referred Pain: from herniated discs and Sciatica
⦁ Snapping Hip Syndrome: from Ilio tibial band(ITB) , deep hip flexor muscles, or labrum tears
⦁ Overuse Syndrome: Overuse or trauma results in various conditions like tendonitis, muscle pull and bursitis, commonly in runners.
⦁ Fracture: Fracture of the femur or acetabulum due to direct injury or osteoporosis
⦁ Bursitis: Inflammation of bursa (sac of fluid) on the outer side of the hip
⦁ Hip Surgery: Post-op Muscle weakness or pain can persist without appropriate rehabilitation.

PHYSIOTHERAPY AT OUR CENTRE

⦁ 3D- Gait lab analysis to identify the weak muscles to be addressed
⦁ Laser Therapy: Low level lasers cause vaso-dilatation, bringing in more oxygen to the tissue.
⦁ Ultrasound Therapy: Increases the blood supply thereby promoting tissue repair
⦁ Interferential Therapy: Stimulates the muscle and nerve fibres
⦁ Short Wave Diathermy: to relieve pain and to improve bloody supply (vascularization).
⦁ Spinal Decompression Therapy: If the pain is referred from lumbar spine
⦁ Exercise Therapy: Strengthening program can improve overall range of motion
⦁ Postural Training: for the best positions for weight bearing to reduce stress on the joints.
⦁ Gait Training: To improve weight bearing control and balance