Women's Health Physiotherapy commonly treats: Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy, Diastasis recti and postnatal core weakness, Urinary and faecal incontinence, Pelvic organ prolapse, Chronic pelvic pain, Vaginismus and painful intercourse.
NCAHP: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Sciences · Pregnancy & Pelvic Health
Women's Health Physiotherapy
Specialist care for pregnancy, pelvic health, and every stage of a woman's life.
Safe prenatal and postnatal exercise programmingPelvic floor rehabilitation and strengtheningBladder and bowel control programmes
This page is for general information only, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified physiotherapist.
What this care covers
Women's health physiotherapy covers the physical changes women experience through pregnancy, childbirth, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, and chronic pelvic pain. Your physiotherapist will assess your pelvic floor, core, and musculoskeletal system, then build a tailored programme that is safe at every stage. Sessions are completely private. Pelvic health physiotherapy supports symptoms and function. New bleeding, signs of infection, severe pelvic pain, sudden neurological symptoms, or pregnancy warning signs need medical review.
Safe prenatal and postnatal exercise programming
Pelvic floor rehabilitation and strengthening
Bladder and bowel control programmes
Pelvic girdle pain and back pain management
Conditions treated
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pain in the pelvic joints during pregnancy, often affecting the pubic symphysis or sacroiliac joints.
Low Back Pain in Pregnancy
Lumbar and sacral pain caused by postural changes and hormonal loosening of ligaments during pregnancy.
Diastasis Recti
Separation of the abdominal muscles during or after pregnancy affecting core strength.
Postnatal Core Weakness
Weakness of the deep core and pelvic floor muscles following childbirth.
Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
Painful instability of the pubic symphysis joint during pregnancy.
Prenatal Swelling
Oedema in the legs and feet during pregnancy managed with gentle exercise and positioning.
Urinary Incontinence
Involuntary leakage of urine with activity (stress) or urgency, managed with pelvic floor rehabilitation.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Descent of pelvic organs due to weakened pelvic floor support structures.
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Persistent pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis lasting more than 6 months.
Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
Pain during or after sexual intercourse related to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
Vaginismus
Involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles making penetration painful or impossible.
Faecal Incontinence
Loss of bowel control managed with pelvic floor strengthening and biofeedback.
When to seek help
- Pelvic or hip pain when walking or turning over in bed
- Leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising
- Feeling of heaviness or bulging in the vagina
- Abdominal bulging or doming when getting up
- Chronic lower abdominal or pelvic pain
- Lower back ache that worsens through the day
How treatment is delivered
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment and rehabilitation
- Safe prenatal exercise programming by trimester
- Postnatal rehabilitation and return to exercise
- Bladder retraining programme
- Manual therapy for pelvic pain
- Biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor training
- Diastasis recti recovery programme
- Labour preparation and breathing techniques
Modalities & equipment
Clinical equipment and therapeutic techniques applied based on individual assessment.
BiofeedbackElectrical muscle stimulation (EMS)TENS (where appropriate, guided by your maternity team)Real-time ultrasound imagingSupport belts and bracingKinesio tapingHydrotherapy
These modalities may be used only where clinically appropriate and available. Your physiotherapist decides whether a modality is suitable after assessment. Exercise, education, and active self-management remain central to every plan.
Relevant certifications
POGP (Pelvic Obstetric & Gynaecological Physiotherapy)Obstetric Physiotherapy (IAP)Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (IAP)Biofeedback certification
What treatment aims to do
01
Manage pregnancy-related pain and discomfort
02
Work on bladder and bowel control through pelvic floor training
03
Guide a graded return to exercise after birth
04
Address prolapse symptoms and pelvic floor strength
In-clinic vs home visit physiotherapy
Transparent Comparison| What to compare | In-clinic | Home visit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee | ₹300 to ₹1,500 a session. It depends on your city. | ₹400 to ₹2,000 a session. It depends on your city. |
| Exact fee | Set by each physiotherapist and shown on their profile | Set separately for home visits and shown on their profile |
| Best for | Equipment-based rehab and first assessments | Limited mobility, post-surgery, and elderly care |
| Equipment | Full clinic setup | Portable equipment the physiotherapist brings |
| Travel | You travel to the clinic | The physiotherapist comes to you |
| Booking | Pick a clinic slot on search | Filter by home visit on search |
Frequently asked questions
Manage pregnancy-related pain and discomfort Work on bladder and bowel control through pelvic floor training Guide a graded return to exercise after birth Address prolapse symptoms and pelvic floor strength
Physiotherapists on BookPhysio.in can offer home visits for women's health physiotherapy. Use the Home visit filter on the search page to see who covers your area.
An in-clinic session is usually ₹300 to ₹1,500 and a home visit ₹400 to ₹2,000. It depends on your city. The exact fee is shown on each physiotherapist's profile before you book, and you pay the physiotherapist directly after the session.
BookPhysio.in does not ask for a referral to send a booking request. If your condition needs medical input first, or your insurer or employer scheme asks for a referral, the physiotherapist will tell you at the assessment. If you already have a prescription or report, share it at your first session.
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