Ante & Postnatal Physiotherapy Clinic in Torquay, Devon

• 75 minute post-natal assessment

• In depth assessment of:

  • Full postural assessment Diastasis recti (tummy gap) assessment

  • Pelvic floor assessment

  • Screening for bladder/bowel dysfunction

  • Internal vaginal assessment (if indicated)

  • C-Section scar assessment (if indicated)

• Time to discuss any questions regarding your body or pelvic health following your birth, whether vaginally or Caesarean section

• Following assessment we will provide you with a report of findings as well as homework & advice tailored to you

• We will discuss a suitable timeframe for a review & progression with the aim of achieving your goals as quickly, safely & comfortably as possibly

A post natal assessment is valuable really for anyone who has had a baby - whether 6 weeks or 6 years & beyond. Pregnancy & child birth is a huge undertaking for our bodies & many women are unaware of the impact & long term changes that occur - often accepting a ‘new normal’ than being given the opportunity to feel strong, healthy & supported

• We understand that seeking support for pain/issues with your pelvic health can be daunting, so we promise to do all we can for you to feel relaxed, informed & in control of how we work through the appointment

• We will always start with a thorough history, including a pre screening form which we will send out on booking

• We will then look at your body as a whole, the movements, limitations & general postures

• From here, depending on your condition we make take a closer look at your stomach, hips & how you are using your core

• For a number of pelvic health appointments (including Mummy MOT) we may well offer an internal examination. This is a very routine procedure (for us anyway!), where we insert a gloved index finger into the vagina. This enables us to be able to assess the muscles, tissues & look at the way in which you are using your pelvic floor muscles & problem solve any issues that we are addressing

• From here we will create a report of finding which we will share with you, alongside some homework & a plan for any review or ongoing treatment we recommend

• At times we may recommend referral into other healthcare professionals if we find you may benefit from their input, but we will still be able to offer you plenty of advice & information alongside this

• Yes, we offer ante natal assessment & treatment at any stage during your pregnancy, some reasons to book in for physiotherapy are:

  • Pelvic floor support

  • Staying fit & healthy through pregnancy

  • Previous birth/post natal issues

  • Pregnancy related pain (e.g. back, rib or pelvic pain)