Fiona Healy -Women's Health Physiotherapist

Fiona Healy -Women's Health Physiotherapist Fiona Healy Chartered Physiotherapist. Specialist in Women's Health. Specialising in pregnancy and post-natal dysfunction.

Fiona Healy O' Connor Chartered Physiotherapist.

14/04/2026

❌Leaking urine during exercise or experiencing pelvic pain is common, but it is never considered normal, regardless of age, pregnancy history, or fitness level.

✅These symptoms are indicators of pelvic floor dysfunction, which can be effectively treated by a pelvic health physiotherapist.

✨Key Points on Pelvic Health
❌Leaking is not normal: Urine leakage while coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, or running (stress incontinence) means the pelvic floor muscles are not functioning optimally.
❌Pelvic Pain is a Warning Signal
✅Proactive Treatment: Pelvic health physiotherapy can significantly improve symptoms, often improving incontinence by up to 70%.

Symptoms to Seek Help For
You should consider consulting a specialist if you experience:
Leaking urine when running, jumping, lifting, or during high-impact exercise.
Persistent pelvic pain, heaviness, or a dragging sensation in the pelvic region.
Pain during or after s*xual in*******se.
A need to rush to the bathroom (urge incontinence) or increased frequency (more than 7 times a day).
Inability to control wind or stool.

❌Pelvic floor issues are not always weakness.Consult a pelvic health physiotherapist if you are experiencing these sympt...
13/04/2026

❌Pelvic floor issues are not always weakness.

Consult a pelvic health physiotherapist if you are experiencing these symptoms.

12/04/2026

Things pelvic floor physios would love every mother to know.

✅Your symptoms are not embarrassing. Talking about them and helping treat them is literally our job.

✅It’s never too late to care for your pelvic floor. Whether it’s 1 year or 20 years after you gave birth.

✅But we do wish we saw you sooner - so you didn’t have to put up with your symptoms all this time.

✅Have a young baby? They’re welcome at your appointment. Feed them, cuddle them, rock them - we understand all of it.

✅ Sneeze and wee after you had a baby (and years after’ might be common, but it can be treated.

I want to remind you to give yourself all the credit you deserve.

Women’s bodies are extraordinary.

Women’s strength is unmatched - even if we don’t always feel it.❤️

Today is World Health Day 🌍When we think about health, we often think about exercise, nutrition, or sleep. But women’s p...
07/04/2026

Today is World Health Day 🌍

When we think about health, we often think about exercise, nutrition, or sleep. But women’s pelvic health is a vital part of overall health that is still too often overlooked.

As a women’s health physiotherapist, I see how pelvic health can impact so many aspects of daily life, including:

• Pelvic pain
• Endometriosis
• Bladder or bowel symptoms
• Pain with s*x
• Pregnancy and postnatal recovery
• Return to exercise

Many women are told that these symptoms are “normal” or something they simply have to live with.

The reality is: support and treatment are available.

Pelvic health physiotherapy focuses on helping women move, function and live their lives with confidence and less pain.

This World Health Day, let’s continue to raise awareness that pelvic health is health.

✨ Every woman deserves access to care, education and support.

“You don’t have to live with these symptoms.”
02/04/2026

“You don’t have to live with these symptoms.”

31/03/2026

Endometriosis care works best with a multidisciplinary team.

Pelvic health physiotherapy helps address the muscle, movement and pain components that can accompany endometriosis.

If pelvic pain is affecting your quality of life, support is available.

Endometriosis treatment is often focused on surgery or medication, but physiotherapy is an important part of the multidi...
26/03/2026

Endometriosis treatment is often focused on surgery or medication, but physiotherapy is an important part of the multidisciplinary care team.

Pelvic health physiotherapy can help manage symptoms such as:

✨ Pelvic pain
✨ Pain with in*******se
✨ Bladder or bowel symptoms
✨ Abdominal tension
✨ Pain with exercise

Treatment may include:
• Pelvic floor muscle assessment
• Relaxation and down-training of overactive muscles
• Pain science education
• Gentle movement and mobility work
• Breathing techniques
• Strategies for flare-ups

The goal isn’t just symptom relief — it’s helping people return to daily life, exercise, intimacy, and activities they enjoy.

Endometriosis is complex, and care should be individualised and supportive.

You deserve to be heard and supported.

24/03/2026

Endometriosis pain is complex.

Surgery can treat the disease, but muscles, nerves, and movement patterns can still contribute to symptoms.

Pelvic health physiotherapy focuses on these aspects of recovery.

Endometriosis is often misunderstood, and many people live with symptoms for years before getting support.Pelvic health ...
19/03/2026

Endometriosis is often misunderstood, and many people live with symptoms for years before getting support.

Pelvic health physiotherapy doesn’t treat the endometriosis itself, but it can help manage the muscle, movement and pain components of the condition.

If pelvic pain is affecting your daily life, support is available.

Mother’s Day can hold many emotions.Joy.Gratitude.Grief.Hope.Exhaustion.Love.Wherever you find yourself today, we see yo...
15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can hold many emotions.

Joy.
Gratitude.
Grief.
Hope.
Exhaustion.
Love.

Wherever you find yourself today, we see you.

As a women’s health physio, I am constantly inspired by the strength of women — in pregnancy, postpartum, loss, fertility journeys, menopause, and beyond.

However this day feels for you, you are not alone. 💜

✨Strong bodies.✨Strong voices.✨Stronger together.This International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating every woman who priorit...
08/03/2026

✨Strong bodies.
✨Strong voices.
✨Stronger together.

This International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating every woman who prioritises her health, asks questions, and advocates for herself.

Your body is not something to “put up with.”
It’s something to understand, care for, and feel confident in.

Here’s to supporting women at every stage of life. 💜

❗Are you a woman with symptoms of va**nal bulging/heaviness/protrusion? Do you have a prolapse but want to avoid surgery...
18/02/2026

❗Are you a woman with symptoms of va**nal bulging/heaviness/protrusion? Do you have a prolapse but want to avoid surgery? Urinary leakage that hasn’t completely resolved with pelvic floor exercises? A pessary may be the answer.

What is a Pessary, and What are They Used For?
A pessary is a silicone device that fits into the va**na to help support prolapse of the pelvic organs or to help improve urinary incontinence by supporting the urethra.

A pessary may be worn during activities that might typically aggravate prolapse or leakage symptoms, or it may be necessary to wear it all the time.

There are different shapes and styles of pessaries, such as rings (with or without a k**b), cubes, or Gellhorns to name a few (see image).

What Does Wearing a Pessary Feel Like?
A well-fitted pessary should feel comfortable and like it’s not even there (similar to a tampon when it’s sitting in the correct position). If you feel the pessary keeps slipping down, or you get aching or discomfort, please let your physiotherapist know as you might need a different size or style.

Who Can Use Pessaries?
Vaginal pessaries can be used in:

women with mild, moderate, or (some cases of) severe pelvic organ prolapse
women who would like to try conservative prolapse management or avoid surgery
postnatal women who require some va**nal support to return to exercise and activity
women with stress urinary incontinence which may not have resolved with pelvic floor muscle exercises

Are there any Side Effects?
Some increase in va**nal discharge is expected (clear/creamy discharge is normal). Vaginal irritation is another possible side effect and women who are past menopause may need to use oestrogen cream.

Occasionally, women can report a new onset of urinary Ieakage with pessary use, as lifting of the pelvic organs can sometimes unmask stress urinary incontinence. In this case, your physiotherapist will help you find the best pessary style and solution.

Do Pessaries Have to be Taken out for S*x?
A ring pessary may be left in place for s*xual in*******se. Other styles such as the cube or Gellhorn have to be removed beforehand.

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