Our Pelvic Health Physiotherapy clinic aims to help women of any age and stage of life.
Welcome to The Clinic
Antenatal Care
Unfortunately, for some, pregnancy can come with its aches and pains, or possibly with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. None of this is a “normal” part of pregnancy and shouldn’t have to be suffered simply because you are pregnant.
A physiotherapy assessment and treatment programme can improve mobility, strength and pain in those with low back and pelvic girdle pain. Assessment and treatment of pelvic floor symptoms can help maintain function as the pelvic floor comes under increasing load.
Birth prep strategies can also be discussed to help you prepare for birth and your recovery.
The Mummy MOT
Postnatal checks are suitable for mums who feel their recovery is going well but want some reassurance before getting back to exercise, right through to those who feel they are dealing with some lingering problems from their birth. Such issues could affect bladder and bowel control, give symptoms of prolapse or cause problems with intimacy.
Some women feel their abdominal wall muscles have not fully recovered from pregnancy and birth and wish to have some guidance as to how to address these issues. Postnatal checks are suitable for women at any stage after 6 weeks postpartum. You may find that your child is now a toddler, or even older, but your symptoms are still bothersome.
It is never too late to address these problems. Research shows that it takes a woman on average 7 years to seek help for these symptoms. At the Powerhouse, we say why be a statistic?
Get your Mummy MOT booked and start your journey to better pelvic health today. A full assessment can help address any issues and identify areas for improvement before they become troublesome.
An individualised rehab plan is given to help you on your way to feeling more like yourself after your birth.
Pelvic Health Check
Many women suffer in silence with their symptoms for years, others find that their symptoms only appear after they reach a “certain age” – i.e. when we are perimenopausal (the years leading up to the menopause) or menopausal. Often, I hear comments from women who worry they have left it too late to get help, or fear that nothing can be done due to the length of time they have been suffering from their symptoms.
The aim of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is always to optimise the function of the pelvic tissues to improve outcomes. For a large percentage of women, optimising function and responsiveness of the pelvic floor helps them to manage their symptoms.
Even if further treatment is required, you will be in a better position having attended physiotherapy, having gained knowledge and improved strength and control of the pelvic floor.
MAPLe Pelvic Floor Diagnosis & Treatment
The MAPLe is a state of the art device used in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. The MAPLe uses 24 electrodes on the probe which can can identify inactivity, normal activity and hyperactivity in each individual muscle of the pelvic floor. Such detailed findings are invaluable to planning & providing bespoke pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation, and are not available with any other device.
The device recognises electrical activity within the muscles using electro-myographic measurement. This is measured at rest and during contraction and feeds this back to an iPad screen. Your physio will guide you through the feedback and use it to help you learn how to use your muscles more functionally.
Your therapist will provide you with a personal probe, which is used throughout the treatment period. The slim probe has 24 different contact/ measurement points, providing accurate measurement of each muscle in the pelvic floor.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Orla McKeever has recently joined the Powerhouse team. She brings extensive experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Since qualifying as a physiotherapist in 1996, she has worked and studied in this area throughout her career. She recently completed a post graduate diploma in advancing practice at Ulster University. She offers detailed assessment together with treatment and advice on spinal pain management.
She also specializes in joint and soft tissue injury. Orla has spent much of her career working as an orthopedic specialist within the NHS and lecturing on the subject of soft tissue injuries at the DKIT. She works with the powerhouse team in the promotion of overall health and wellness among our clients.
Scar Management
Siobhan, a Registered Lymphoedema Specialist, has had the unique chance to work at St. George's Hospital in London, where she was involved in Professor Mortimer's diagnostic clinic. She also had the privilege of scrubbing into theatre at the Oxford Lymphoedema Practice, where she observed Lymphovenous Anastomosis Surgery led by Professor Dominic Furnis and Dr. Sinclair Gore. This intricate procedure gave her invaluable insights into the world of surgical innovation, and witnessing their expertise and dedication firsthand left a profound impression on her.
Over the past eight years, Siobhan has dedicated herself to the field of lymphoedema, eventually developing a deep passion for scar treatment after witnessing the remarkable benefits it can offer to patients, positively impacting their health and well-being. She is currently the first Oncology Scar Specialist in Ireland and has pursued post-graduate education focusing on scar treatment. Her strong interest in C-Section scars arose from recognising the lack of aftercare, support, and advice available to patients for scar management. Siobhan is profoundly grateful for the incredible opportunity to work alongside top professionals, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience along the way.
