Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team assess and treat disorders of the pelvis and pelvic floor.
We specialise in treating:
- Pregnancy related muscle and joint (musculoskeletal) problems including hip, back and pelvic girdle pain
- Postnatal abdominal separation (rectus abdominus diastasis)
- Bladder problems including urgency, frequently or losing control passing urine
- Bladder pain syndrome
- Bowel problems including incontinence, urgency, constipation and difficulty emptying bowels
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Postnatal pelvic floor recovery including 3rd and 4th degree perineal tears and bladder or bowel problems
- Perineal pain
- Carpel Tunnel syndrome in pregnancy
We have developed a library of leaflets and videos about these different issues and conditions.
- Advice on lifestyle and activity changes
- Individualised exercise programmes
- A pregnancy related pelvic girdle and back pain virtual group
- Biofeedback – specialist equipment to improve normal pelvic floor muscle function
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation – specialist equipment to increase awareness and strength of pelvic floor muscles
- Equipment provision, e.g. crutches
- Pregnancy related Keeping Me Well virtual class
To get the best out of your treatment, we ask our patients to do the following:
- Watch our videos
- Adhere to your exercise programme
- Complete necessary charts and forms
- Commitment to attendance policy – read it here
- Complete a full course of treatment
- Communicate any issues or concerns regarding your treatment with your Physiotherapist
We accept referrals from GPs (General Practice), Consultants, Health Visitors, Continence Services, other Therapists and Midwives.
Our attendance policy
In order to keep appointment waiting lists as short as possible for all patients, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s Patient Access Policy states that:
- If you do not attend your appointment, you must contact the department on the same day to avoid being discharged.
- If you cancel two appointments or do not contact us to re-book within a month of cancelling, you will be discharged.
This policy applies to face to face and virtual appointments.
If you have any questions regarding this attendance policy, please speak to a member of staff and we will be happy to discuss it with you.
Pelvic Health resources
Click on the boxes below for more information and guidance on Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
Informative videos
A library of helpful videos relating to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Patient leaflets
A catalogue of information leaflets on Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Virtual Group Sessions
Information and guidelines on our Virtual Group sessions
Where to find us
The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy teams for Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board are based at:
University Hospital of Wales
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
Lower Ground Floor, Block B
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
CF14 4XW
The Pelvic Health department is located by the hydrotherapy pool at the bottom of block B. Exit the concourse via the stairs, walk towards block B lifts, follow signs for hydrotherapy.
Barry Hospital
Main Outpatients
Pelvic Health Hub
Barry Hospital
Colcot Road
Barry
CF62 8YH
The Pelvic Health Hub is located in the Main Outpatients Department on the ground floor of the hospital.
Please note that not all of our services are available at these sites. Please speak to your physiotherapist for more information.
Also in this section
If you have any URGENT Pelvic Health Physiotherapy enquiries please call 02920 335717 and you can leave a message on the answerphone and we will get back to you as soon as we are able.
