LETO - Women's Health Physiotherapy

16/09/2021

Sign the open letter asking Minister Sepuloni to change the law so all pain and suffering caused by traumatic births and birth injuries can be covered by ACC

31/07/2020

01/07/2020

30/06/2020

Back and pelvic pain in pregnancy is really common but that doesn’t mean it’s normal or that there is nothing you can do about it!! See the guide on the growbright page for some physio tips on managing back pain in pregnancy !

30/06/2020

Improve the rehabilitation care for New Zealand Women post Birth. 737 signatures are still needed!

30/06/2020

This is something we have always been passionate about. Sadly NZ is lagging behind other countries when it comes to women’s health physiotherapy access. Please sign and make a change !

Improve the rehabilitation care for New Zealand Women post Birth. 737 signatures are still needed!

05/06/2020

NEW ONLINE PHYSIO SHOP at www.leto.co.nz
Especially useful to replace your Theraband or Pilates Ball your toddler (or pet) has decided to take ownership of!
Or that massage ball that has gone missing under a bed or sofa somewhere!

21/05/2020

https://womens-health.org.nz/digi_updates/physiotherapy-for-pregnancy-and-postnatal-health/

Watch Becs on the latest WHA digi update talking about exercise and Physiotherapy for pregnant ladies and new mumma's

Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and Postnatal Health by WH Admin | Mar 2, 2020 Physiotherapy is a useful technique to ensure you stay healthy both during and after pregnancy. There’s little public awareness on the benefits that physio can have, and Becs (interviewed in this video) advocates that all p...

21/05/2020

https://womens-health.org.nz/digi_updates/physiotherapy-for-pregnancy-and-postnatal-health/

Click below to watch Becs on the latest WHA digi updates chatting about some of the challenges women face in pregnancy and birth and some Physio tips for those Pregnant Ladies and New Mums out there.

Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and Postnatal Health by WH Admin | Mar 2, 2020 Physiotherapy is a useful technique to ensure you stay healthy both during and after pregnancy. There’s little public awareness on the benefits that physio can have, and Becs (interviewed in this video) advocates that all p...

21/10/2019

We are VERY EXCITED to be finally launching our Leto Belt, which we have specifically designed for pregnancy related back and pelvic pain. After working for many years with women suffering from back and pelvic pain, we decided to use all our clinical experience as well as feedback from our patients to design a belt that gave extra support and was more comfortable to wear!

Low back pain and pelvic girdle pain affects more than half of all pregnant women and can make it difficult to cope and participate in even the most basic everyday activities.
While there can be several factors that contribute to back and pelvic pain in pregnancy, the most common cause is the increased laxity of the joints of the pelvis (sacroiliac and/or p***c symphysis). The loss of core muscle support from the expanding abdomen and the change centre of gravity can also contribute.

Research shows that the application of a pelvic belt in pregnancy significantly decreases mobility of the pelvic joints in pregnancy and helps reduce symptoms of back and pelvic pain. The lightweight breathable fabric used in the Leto belt ensures a more comfortable fit than traditional belts, and the removeable additional support straps enables extra compression and support that can be individually adjusted and placed where it is most needed.

Available now on our website www.leto.co.nz

25/09/2019

Another reminder of the benefits of exercise in pregnancy and a good read if you have concerns about type and intensity of exercise that’s recommended.

By Ida Lysdahl Fahrenholtz Women at low-risk pregnancy are encouraged to do at least 150 minutes of moderate physically activity per week or 20-30 minutes per day (ACOG, 2015). It is safe for female athletes and other women who have been physically active before pregnancy to largely maintain their t...

19/08/2019

An all too common problem but one that you can actually do something about!! Please don’t ignore symptoms of incontinence- have an assessment with a women’s health physio and get advice on how to stop leaking and you’ll probably find you get improvements in core strength and performance as well!!

Women can give max effort in sport and remain dry. The same strategies we use to improve performance and reduce injury will also improve leaks with running.