Pelvic Physio Zoe

24/01/2025

What can I do to my scar to ensure the best outcome?

This is one of the main things that women want to know when I see them for postnatal checks (aka ). 42% of births in 23/24 were via C section with about half being planned and half being emergencies. If you’ve never had an operation before it is very difficult to know what is a ‘normal’ scar for you and how to treat it.

Most scars benefit from being moisturised and lightly massaged (once the wound has fully closed and scabs are off) to ensure full mobility and restored sensation.

Some scars need particular treatments. For example, a red raised scar needs different treatment to a sunken, tethered scar. Firm massage can aggravate hypertrophic scars while others really benefit from massage to free them.

Along with being a practitioner I am a Restore Scar Therapy practitioner, which means I have had specialist scar training. Scar therapy appointments include a full assessment of your scar, including sensation, mobility and appearance. Treatment involves scar massage using techniques and teaching you home treatments, plus advice on scar products that may help (e.g. silicone sheeting).

Comment below or dm if you have any questions!

18/11/2024

One of my most watched YouTube videos is my

It’s some of my favourite and exercises, smooshed together with some great birth preparation exercises.

Check it out for an ‘in between class’.

Pilates for Pregnancy classes are back TOMORROW in Epping.

Booking link in my stories or DM me if you have any questions.
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01/11/2024

Absolutely love this place…try it, you won’t regret it!

26/10/2024

24/01/2024

Abdominal rehab (shared with consent).

This lovely client was referred to me by her personal trainer for abdominal rehabilitation following her mini tummy tuck. She had had this procedure for loose skin following the births of 3 big babies.

Whilst my lady was happy with the outcome of the surgery for her lower abdomen, she still felt that her upper abdomen (which had not been surgically treated) domed when she was exercising and bloated during her period and after eating.

On assessment her upper abdominal wall was mildly distended in standing (first photo on left). Inter-recti distance was 1 finger above her umbilicus and there was no gap at all below her umbilicus. Her linea alba tension was very firm below her umbilicus but softer above it. Doing a dead bug exercise caused a wide ‘dome’ shape down the centre of her abdomen, where she was losing pressure through her weakened linea alba.

Treatment has involved monthly sessions with me and weekly sessions with , plus daily home exercises by this very motivated lady. We have worked progressively at exercises that cause borderline soft doming, and gradually increased their difficulty as her control and strength have improved. I have also treated her with soft tissue work and scar therapy and Morgan has worked on developing upper and lower body strength through resistance training.

Check out her incredible progress in 3 months!

21/12/2023

2 full years in business done!

Thanks to all who have supported Eggleton Physiotherapy since we started at the beginning of 2022 ✨

Merry Christmas and a Happy 2024 to you 🎄🎅🏻⭐️