ANTENATAL AND POSTNATAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Comprehensive specialist pre and post natal pregnancy care is offered here at the clinic: This can help a range of problems including:
Clare Kay-Shuttleworth ( MCSP) (MHPC) is our clinic specialist in Women's Health.
Comprehensive specialist pre and post natal pregnancy care is offered here at the clinic: This can help a range of problems including:
- Treatment for symphysis pubic dysfunction ( SPD ), now known as pelvic girdle pain ( PGP).
- Lower back and sacroiliac joint pain related to physiological and postural changes associated with pregnancy.
- The specialist physiotherapist is here to provide you with treatment and advice and to address any worries you may have at this time. Labour advice is given with regards to optimum birthing positions to help minimise perennial tears. Pain relief in labour is also discussed, as well as guidelines about returning to sport and fitness after the birth. Exercise programs to allow you to exercise safely and with confidence during and after pregnancy.
- TENS machines can be loaned for labour and massages sessions where both you and your partner can attend are offered so that your partner can actively help during labour by massaging you in the correct way to aid with pain relief.
- Therapeutic ante-natal massage sessions can be arranged to address any musculo-skeletal aches and pains in your pregnancy. Look after yourself with our "Perfect Pregnancy" treatment.
Clare Kay-Shuttleworth ( MCSP) (MHPC) is our clinic specialist in Women's Health.
We are really pleased to welcome Clare Kay-Shuttleworth to our team. Clare is working at our Carnforth site. She is a senior chartered physiotherapist who has previously been working in London within both the Musculoskeletal and Women’s Health fields.
Clare is experienced in treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has developed a particular expertise in pregnancy related conditions such as back, neck and pelvic pain, including coccyx pain, wrist pain (Carpal tunnel syndrome) and postnatal abdominal muscle weakness such as Rectus abdominis diastasis. Clare has taught antenatal education classes covering topics such as looking after yourself in pregnancy, pelvic floor, coping in labour and postnatal back care and ergonomics, and is experienced in both antenatal and postnatal exercise. If you are looking to stay fit and healthy during your pregnancy and afterwards, you can be confident of expert care. To arrange an appointment with Clare please contact the clinic on 01524 733033 or 01524426964.
Post natal Exercise Classes led by Clare will be starting September 2017. These are suitable for new Mums from when your baby is 8 weeks old.
Please contact the clinic for details.
The pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) span from the pubic bone in front to the tailbone (coccyx) and side pelvic walls. They support the bladder, uterus and bowel by tightening muscles and sphincters around the organs when lifting, exercising or coughing. Sitting and standing tall keeps a low level of automatic activity in the PFM’s. On the other hand, relaxing the muscles is important for easy bladder and bowel emptying.
Healthy Pelvic Floor Muscles are needed to
Pelvic floor problems can be due to
Clare is experienced in treating a range of musculoskeletal conditions. She has developed a particular expertise in pregnancy related conditions such as back, neck and pelvic pain, including coccyx pain, wrist pain (Carpal tunnel syndrome) and postnatal abdominal muscle weakness such as Rectus abdominis diastasis. Clare has taught antenatal education classes covering topics such as looking after yourself in pregnancy, pelvic floor, coping in labour and postnatal back care and ergonomics, and is experienced in both antenatal and postnatal exercise. If you are looking to stay fit and healthy during your pregnancy and afterwards, you can be confident of expert care. To arrange an appointment with Clare please contact the clinic on 01524 733033 or 01524426964.
Post natal Exercise Classes led by Clare will be starting September 2017. These are suitable for new Mums from when your baby is 8 weeks old.
Please contact the clinic for details.
The pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) span from the pubic bone in front to the tailbone (coccyx) and side pelvic walls. They support the bladder, uterus and bowel by tightening muscles and sphincters around the organs when lifting, exercising or coughing. Sitting and standing tall keeps a low level of automatic activity in the PFM’s. On the other hand, relaxing the muscles is important for easy bladder and bowel emptying.
Healthy Pelvic Floor Muscles are needed to
- Prevent bladder and bowel leaks
- Support the growing uterus
- Prevent pelvic organ descent (prolapse)
- Work with core muscles to support the spine
- Enhance sexual sensation
Pelvic floor problems can be due to
- Regular straining to empty the bowel
- Constant coughing
- Weight of baby and fluids during pregnancy
- Muscle damage and interventions used during birth
- Larger waist measurement
- Work involving regular heavy lifting
- Excessive abdominal workouts or over challenging exercise
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Hysterectomy and some pelvic surgery
- Less oestrogen after menopause
- Infection and pain