Chichester Physiotherapy and Pilates

26/06/2025

We understand it can feel daunting to book your first appointment for pelvic health issues, especially for something as personal as prolapse.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit Sara at Chichester Physio:

- A relaxed, private, and confidential space
- Time to talk through your symptoms
- A tailored plan to support your pelvic floor and recovery
- Helpful advice, exercises and next steps

We’re here to help you feel like you again.

24/06/2025

We want to help women recognise the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse as it doesn’t always show up in the same way.

You might experience:

- A feeling of pressure or heaviness low down in your tummy or pelvic area
- Noticing a bulge or something ‘coming down’ around the vaginal area
- Trouble fully emptying your bladder or bowels, or needing to push or strain
- Going to the loo more often than usual or feeling like you can’t go when you need to

The good news is you don’t have to just live with it, get in touch with our team for help and advice.

22/06/2025

As it is we wanted to reintroduce Sara Thornton-Smith, our highly experienced and compassionate Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.

✔️ Registered with the POGP (Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy)
✔️ Specialised in helping people with pelvic organ prolapse (POP), incontinence and pelvic pain
✔️ Passionate about empowering women with knowledge, tools and confidence

When you see Sara, you’ll be met with kindness, professionalism and care.
No judgment. No pressure. Just support that’s centred around you.

📍Sara is listed on the official POGP register, so you can check her credentials online.

20/06/2025

Too many women receive outdated advice regarding pelvic organ prolapse.

You deserve expert advice and access to first-line treatment.

NICE Guidelines recommend supervised pelvic floor muscle training for at least 4 months before considering other options. And that’s exactly what Sara Thornton-Smith offers

This Pelvic Health Awareness Month, don’t ignore the signs and don’t wait to get help.

18/06/2025

3 small things you can do today to support your pelvic floor.

1️⃣ Don’t ignore the urge, delaying wees can put pressure on your bladder.
2️⃣ Blow as you go, exhale when lifting, coughing or standing to ease pressure.
3️⃣ Squeeze + lift, short, gentle pelvic floor contractions help build strength.

Want to make sure you're doing pelvic floor exercises correctly?
Book in with Sara for tailored advice, based on where your body is right now.

16/06/2025

It's

Pelvic organ prolapse affects up to 50% of women, but most never talk about it.

We asked our specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Sara Thornton-Smith, what to look for:

🔹 A feeling of heaviness or dragging in your pelvic area
🔹 A bulge that you can see or feel
🔹 Leaking wee or needing to go more often
🔹 Trouble fully emptying your bladder or bowels

"POP happens when the organs in your pelvis move down and press into the vaginal walls. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about and it’s more common than you might think" Sara

📍Read more on the NHS website bit.ly/4ldy6h7

19/05/2025

Glad to see our new pelvic health physio embracing the purple! Good to have you on board

19/05/2025

Today was the launch of our new clinic space, right next door to our original unit in the heart of Chichester. 🎉We love it!!!

As well as traditional physio for musculo-skeletal issues and women's health issues, Advanced Physio Solutions continue offering ultrasound scanning and injection therapy, providing that extra support for stubborn or chronic conditions.

We’ve added an extra clinic room and a dedicated gym space for more advanced rehabilitation.

Huge thanks to:
(Ollie Hampton) for our brilliant new signs
(James Clarke), for carpentry and for helping with anything we threw at him. An especially massive thanks to my parents Dave & Catherine Elizabeth Morgan who worked their backsides off to get things done to a good standard. My dad did a creative & beautiful job on the plumbing as there wasn't water in the unit before & the professionals I approached weren't up for the challenge! My mum patiently filled and painted just about every surface, several times. Finally my partner who did whatever I asked him to, including 100 tip runs & put up with me being absolutely obsessed with the renovation for 3 months!!!!

Come and see our new home soon 💜

15/05/2025

We’re moving! But don’t worry, we’re only going next door.

From Monday 19th, you’ll find us at 1 City Business Centre, still conveniently located right next to the train and bus station and just 2 minutes from the A27.

What’s new?
💜 An extra clinic room
💜 A brand new dedicated gym space for more advanced rehab
💜 Plans to grow our amazing team (watch this space!)

Same great care. New and improved space. We can’t wait to welcome you in!

12/05/2025

We’re thrilled to introduce Sara, our highly experienced Specialist Women's & Pelvic Health Physio.

She’s passionate about supporting people living with pelvic floor dysfunction. She also supports those dealing with musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy, such as pelvic girdle pain. Her friendly, approachable nature creates a safe space where patients feel comfortable and heard.

Outside of work, Sara is a busy mum of three who loves pottery, cycling, and yoga.

We're so lucky to have her on the team! 💜

19/01/2025

Hi Folks,

I am moving my clinic next door into a bigger unit, to give us space for another treatment room and a small gym, which means my unit is coming available from mid March at the earliest, it's a brilliant location and very competitive rent, for any business owner looking for an easily accessible / central Chichester location.

Please share.

Thank you

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