Why is physiotherapy important?
You use your body every day, so looking after it can have a big impact on your overall health and happiness.
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Women’s health physio: Expert support for every stage of life
At Ascenti, we understand that women’s health needs are unique and constantly changing. From pregnancy and postnatal recovery to the menopause and beyond, many women experience physical changes that affect how their body feels, moves, and functions. Pain, muscle weakness, stiffness, or changes in the pelvic floor can all have an impact on daily life, exercise, and confidence.
Physiotherapy can make a real difference. Our women’s health specialists are trained to understand these challenges and provide support that is tailored to you, whether that’s relieving discomfort, building strength, improving mobility, or helping you return safely to the activities you love.
How we can help
Our physiotherapists can support women with:
- Pregnancy-related pain, such as sciatica, back pain, or pelvic girdle pain
- Postnatal recovery, including safe return to exercise after birth
- Pelvic floor and core rehabilitation
- Bone, joint, and muscle changes linked to the menopause
- General musculoskeletal issues that affect movement and quality of life
If you are looking for obstetrics related physiotherapy (antenatal or postnatal care) please call our customers services helpline (0330 678 0850) for a remote initial assessment with one of our specialist trained therapists. They will assess your symptoms virtually and ensure you continue your treatment with the most appropriate therapist for your needs.
Please note we cannot support the following conditions:
- Caesarean section – scar site management advice
- Sexual Dysfunction – vaginismus/dyspareunia
- Transgender care
- Perineal tears
Expert advice and resources
Alongside physiotherapy sessions, we provide resources and guidance to help women stay active and healthy at every stage of life. You can find articles in our Expert Advice section covering topics such as:
Exercising during pregnancy — safe ways to stay active for your health and your baby’s.
Running after pregnancy — how to rebuild strength and return to high-impact activity safely.
The menopause — how changes in bones, joints, and muscles affect movement, and how physiotherapy can help.
These guides are designed to give you clear, practical advice, and our physiotherapists are here to provide personalised support whenever you need it.
Supporting you to move with confidence
Women’s health is about more than one stage of life, it’s about feeling strong, supported, and able to do the things that matter to you. Whether you’re preparing for birth, adjusting to postnatal recovery, managing changes linked to the menopause, or simply want to move more freely, our physiotherapists are here to help.Â
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