Pelvic physiotherapy

Who performs pelvic floor rehabilitation?

Physiotherapist Daniela Agostinho, with specific training in the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor of women.

Who is Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation for?

- Anyone who has pain during sex or feels that something is not right

- Loses urine involuntarily, even when laughing, coughing or sneezing

- Fecal Incontinence (involuntary loss of feces and/or gas)

- Feeling heaviness in the vagina, or discomfort in the vagina and/or vulva

- Has difficulty controlling feces and/or gas

- Pre and postpartum

- Pelvic organ prolapse 

- Endometriosis;

- Vaginismus (spasms and involuntary contractions of the vagina, which end up causing a lot of pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse)

- Vulvodynia (chronic pain and/or discomfort in the area of ​​a woman's vulva)

Urinary incontinence

Find out what type of urinary incontinence you have?

Urgency – refers to urinary loss associated with a sudden desire to urinate, which is difficult to control.

Effort – refers to urinary losses during exertion, such as sneezing, coughing, physical exercise…

Mixed – loss of urine associated with urgency and exertion.

How is urinary incontinence treated?

Treatment is adapted to each person’s needs, and can include:

Pelvic Floor Awareness

Kegel exercises – aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.

Behavioral techniques – there are habits and behaviors that should be adopted or avoided in order to help rehabilitate the pelvic floor.

Postural re-education – Correct posture reduces the pressure placed on the pelvic floor throughout the day.

Respiratory re-education – facilitates coordination between breathing and the pelvic floor muscles.

Myofascial release techniques – They aim to relax and stretch the pelvic floor muscles, helping to relieve pain and increase flexibility.

Biofeedback – increases control, coordination, strength and endurance of the pelvic floor muscles.

Abdomino-pelvic exercises – strengthen and improve the function of the pelvic floor muscles.

Functional exercises + “The Knack” – Consists of incorporating functional exercises that help integrate the pelvic floor muscles into daily activities.

Pelvic floor stretching exercises – increase the flexibility of the pelvic floor.

Pain management strategies

Bladder training – aims to improve bladder function, strengthening the bladder's ability to contain and empty.

Electrostimulation – for muscle activation and proprioception.

It is essential to note that pelvic rehabilitation is completely personalized and adapted to the individual needs of each user. Close collaboration with a physiotherapist specializing in pelvic health is crucial to ensure effective results and a safe, appropriate approach to treatment.

Assessment (1h-1h15) | 45€

1 rehabilitation session 45€ (45-60min) - in packages of 5 sessions