Gillian McCabe Physiotherapy for Women

31/01/2026

Another lovely weekend of digging deeper into pelvic health with my Pelvicademy buddies at our quarterly ‘bring & share’ session.

And then a trip to London to teach our first UK Advanced novuqarepelvichealth MAPLe training day organised by Pioneer Medical Europe and hosted by prolapsestrength.

We refreshed our pelvic neuromuscular anatomy, the pathophysiology of pelvic health conditions, learned how to master MAPLe signal interpretation in assessment, identified muscle recruitment patterns, planned & executed multimodal rehabilitation programmes, dug deeper into electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor and finished with a bit of fun functional pelvic floor training.

Our biggest takeaways?
- treat the pattern first and symptom relief will likely follow
- keep functional anatomy and mechanisms in mind when planning treatment strategies
- prioritise treatment planning carefully
- don’t under treat dysfunction when symptoms are minimal or absent

13/12/2025

Well done on a great year rhiset_health! We’ve all loved working with you. Enjoy a break with family now. Looking forward to all the amazing things you’ll do next year! xx

That’s a wrap for 2025 ✨

This year I stepped out of my comfort zone and away from the NHS after 16 years (still can’t believe I’ve lived in the UK that long).

Although not without its challenges, it has by far been the best decision. Having control over my working life and more importantly my family life has been worth it.

I completed a PG Cert for active women ( whilst juggling a new born)which has given me the confidence and knowledge to support women being active without the barrier of Pelvic Floor dysfunction

Thankyou to all my lovely patients (and babies) for trusting me as part of your journey and so thankful to have the support of some awesome colleagues/ friends


One final busy clinic then family time.

Looking forward to helping more women in 2026 and have some very exciting plans to do that 💪

02/12/2025

We often get asked, “which physio should I book with?” This is a great question. Hopefully this post will help you.

Cece will be the perfect physio for you if you are dealing with antenatal and postnatal issues. Or if you are looking for some post natal rehabilitation. She is also perfect for pelvic floor muscle assessment in the management of urinary incontinence and mild prolapse. Cece works on a Wednesday.

Beth is the perfect choice if you are dealing with stress urinary leakage, bladder urgency and postnatal issues natal recovery. Beth works on a Monday.

Sophie is a musculoskeletal physio and so won’t be the best choice if you need a pelvic floor check. However, if you are dealing with back, hip, shoulder, knee pain or are recovering from an injury, Sophie has the expertise to help you! Sophie works on a Thursday.

Rhiannon can help you with pelvic floor muscle assessment for incontinence, prolapse and pelvic pain. She has a special interest in the peri and post menopause stage of life and would be happy to discuss more. Rhiannon works on a Friday.

Shakira is able to help with pelvic floor issues, bladder problems, bowel issues, vaginal prolapse and pain. She is also on her journey to becoming recognised in pessary fitting. Shakira works most Tuesdays.

Gillian is able to help with all pelvic health issues, bladder, bowel, prolapse and chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis and pain relating to in*******se. She is also able to offer bespoke pelvic floor training using the Novuqare MAPLe. Gillian works most days apart from Fridays & Sundays.

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

13/10/2025

🍁 OCTOBER 2025 AVAILABILITY 🍁

We have some late availability slots you can book this month for in the

🗓️ Wednesdays 15th & 29th October with Cece for Bladder Issues like
and for assessment in and for
Cece is currently offering 20% discount on all bookings.

🗓️ Thursdays 16th & 23rd October with Sophie for and the assessment of
Sophie is currently offering 10% discount for you and a friend you refer.

🗓️ Friday 17th October with Rhiannon for pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence and prolapse symptoms. Rhiannon also offers specialist assessment for of the pelvis and

🗓️ Tuesday 28th October with Shakira for assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary symptoms, , prolapse and post natal rehabilitation.

🔗 You can easily book online using our link in bio or message us today to check availability 🔗

07/10/2025

🎃 Here are some of our autumn offers 🎃

💜 Cece is returning from maternity leave on Wednesday 15th October and she is excited to offer you a 20% discount on all bookings for a limited time only. Book now for all bladder symptoms, prolapse symptoms and post natal rehabilitation.

💚 Sophie is our musculoskeletal physiotherapist who has an exciting offer of 10% discount for you and a friend when you refer someone for assessment. You will receive a discount code to use with your next booking and your friend will receive 10% off their assessment during October only.

🩷 Beth is the latest physio to join our team as a trainee pelvic health physiotherapist. Beth is a very experienced musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapist who is delving into the specialist area of pelvic health! We have a FREE one-off assessment with Beth for a post natal assessment OR an assessment of stress urinary incontinence symptoms. This session is 1.5 hours in duration and will be both accompanied by Gillian McCabe and recorded for training purposes. If you are interested to find out more, contact us today.

Bookings via 🔗 in bio or message us for more details.

06/10/2025

🍁 MAPLe Workshop
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
Dun Laoghaire Physiotherapy
Gillian McCabe Physiotherapy for Women
anatomy_physiotherapy
GenAMed

If you would like to host a workshop to learn how the novuqarepelvichealth MAPLe device can transform your pelvic floor practice, contact us today.

04/10/2025

Have you considered pelvic floor rehabilitation in high definition?

Here at Gillian McCabe Physiotherapy for Women we offer the novuqarepelvichealth MAPLe device for detailed diagnosis of pelvic health & pelvic floor dysfunctions.

MAPLe also offers targeted treatment options for isolated muscles, sides of the pelvis and depths. It offers electromyographic biofeedback training, neuromuscular electrical stimulation for increasing or decreasing muscle activity, and electrical stimulation for pelvic pain management.

We use this device with many of our clients:
💧 Stress Incontinence
💥 Overactive Bladder
⚡️ Episiotomy Rehabilitation
🔥 Pelvic Pain Management
💫 Obstetric A**l Sphincter Injury Rehabilitation
💩 Faecal Urgency & Incontinence Management
🏃‍♀️ Athletic Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for Performance

Want to find out how MAPLe could be part of your rehabilitation journey? Message us today.

23/09/2025

Sophie Bloor of .and.ease is a fully qualified and registered physiotherapist now working with us at - Thursdays 9am-5pm.

Sophie offers the following services which you can easily book via our online system:

Injury Assessment & Diagnosis 🩺 – Identifying the root cause of your pain or problem.

Hands-On Treatment 🤲 – Including joint mobilisations, soft tissue therapy & manual release.

Sports Injury Rehabilitation ⚽🏃‍♀️ – Tailored rehab to get you back to your sport safely.

Individualised Exercise Prescription 💪 – Personalised exercise programmes to aid recovery.

Movement & Posture A**lysis 🎥 – Identifying imbalances and preventing future injuries.

Pain Management Support 🌿 – Strategies for managing acute & long-term pain.

Strength & Conditioning Programmes 🏋️ – Building resilience and reducing injury risk.

Education & Self-Management Guidance 📚 – Clear advice to help you stay in control.

Holistic Lifestyle Support 🌍 – Considering training load, recovery, and wellbeing.

Ongoing Support & Motivation 🙌 – Encouragement throughout your recovery journey.

How do I book:

👉 “Stiffness or injury slowing you down?”
💡 “I help people recover from injury, move better, and get back to the activities they love.”

Book now - slots available this week!

1. Direct Link (via gillianmccabe.co.uk)

2. Contact me directly:
DM me! .and.ease

✉️ strength.and.ease.physio@gmail.com
📞 07985 737199

16/09/2025

Cece is returning from maternity leave!

We are so excited to welcome Cece back to the team on Wednesday 15th October 2025.

Cece will be available in clinic to help you with your & needs and is a specialist in helping you manage back pain, pelvic pain and urinary incontinence during your pregnancy. She is also looking forward to welcoming you into the clinic for assessments and rehabilitation following

We would also encourage you to book in with Cece if you are experiencing and especially

To book your appointments, either message us here or visit our link in bio to see Cece's availability.

We also have appointments with the rest of our team:
Shakira Hassan
Rhiannon Davey

And for your needs:
Sophie Bloor .and.ease

All our clinics are based at the beautiful in the South Wales.

13/09/2025

"I wish I'd seen you sooner!" is the most common comment we receive in our clinic.

This is a great example of how specialist & targeted pelvic physiotherapy intervention can help women with symptoms of

This lady had been taken over by her symptoms of prolapse. She was struggling daily with the discomfort of pelvic heaviness and bladder urgency. In desperation, she booked to see a number of specialists who offered useful advice but no physiotherapy. Her consultant had simply said (without examination) I'll pop you on the surgery list, but it'll be years before you're seen and you'll definitely need surgery then.

😠

By the time she had come into our physio clinic, this lady was tearful and fearful. She had stopped her much-loved daily walks and was spending a lot of time at home and on the sofa. She searched for answers in online chat groups and forums but just felt a rise in her anxiety.

😢

Our assessment showed that her pelvic floor was pushing as opposed to lifting. She was holding her breath and sucking in - almost constantly through the day.

😩

We taught her to breathe.

We taught her to squeeze correctly.

We helped her to move and release gripping tension.

We encouraged her to work at home daily.

😃

Her 2-week review demonstrated structural similarities within the pelvis. The prolapses were still there. But she had started to feel better. She visited the toilet every day to empty her bowels, it felt easier and less stressful. Her bladder was quieter and she could practice holding on between visits. She had started short walks again and absolutely loved it! But she was super fearful of the symptoms returning.

We progressed her pelvic floor training, we included more activity and exercise.

😊

At her next 4-week review, she arrived beaming and a little flushed. She had just completed a 10km walk up to the clinic. "I'm fixed" - she said! "I'm walking again, I feel healthy again, I feel confident again! I'm walking 10,000 steps a day again. Thank you so much!"

It's not always as easy as this but you'll only know if you take the first step. Are you ready to take that step with us? We're here and ready for you!