WOMENS HEALTH

Women’s health physiotherapy treats the pelvic floor and the changes that affect it, through pregnancy, after birth, around menopause, and at every stage in between. It’s a specialist area of chartered physiotherapy, and one where the right assessment usually matters more than the right exercise.

At Reform we assess and treat:

  • Pelvic health: bladder and bowel symptoms, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain
  • Pregnancy: pelvic girdle and lower back pain, safe exercise through each trimester, preparation for birth
  • Postpartum: the Mummy MOT, abdominal separation, scar management, and a graded return to running and strength training
  • Perimenopause, menopause and beyond: pelvic floor changes, bone health and strength training, joint and musculoskeletal pain, and staying active through and after the transition

Pelvic health concerns are common at every age, and they remain treatable long after they first appear. Many women are told to expect symptoms as a normal part of getting older. Often they aren’t.

Every appointment starts with a full 45-minute assessment. There’s time to take a proper history, examine what’s actually happening, and explain it clearly. You leave with a plan built around what you want to get back to.

More detail on each service is below.

Covered by VHI, Laya, Irish Life Health, Level health, and Aviva. Please consult your own plan to confirm level of cover. No GP referral needed.

Our women’s health physiotherapists

Roisin has worked and studied in women’s health for several years, seeing patients across pelvic health, prolapse, bladder symptoms, and pregnancy and postpartum care.

Caoimhe is qualified to assess and treat pelvic health concerns including incontinence, and pre- and postnatal presentations.

Both are chartered physiotherapists. As this is a specialist service, please request Roisin or Caoimhe when booking.

 

 

Roisin Carroll Chartered Physiotherapist & Womens Health Specialist

Roisin qualified with an honours degree in Physiotherapy from Trinity College Dublin in 2016. Since then she has worked at Reform where she has progressed on her skill set and become more specialised.

Roisin made a decision early on in her career to specialise in Women’s Health Physiotherapy. It was an area she felt needed to be advocated for at the time, and one that she felt was an important addition to the clinic. She has completed many post graduate course in pre/post natal Physiotherapy, urinary incontinence and prolapse.

Roisin’s other area of interest is running injuries. As a keen runner herself, Roisin understand the impact it can have on helping to keep you fit and active and keep those stress levels down.

Caoimhe Murray Chartered Physiotherapist & Womens Health Specialist

Caoimhe completed a BSc in Molecular Medicine in Trinity College Dublin before graduating with a first-class honours MSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Limerick.
She has experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and has a special interest in Women’s Health Physiotherapy. Caoimhe is passionate about helping women stay active, confident, and pain free at all stages of life.

Her approach is centred on evidence based assessment and treatment, with a strong emphasis on education and empowering each individual to take control of their health.
What I like most about Physiotherapy

I enjoy building strong relationships with my patients and supporting them through each stage of their recovery. I particularly value helping people return to the activities that are important to them, whether that’s exercise, sport, or day-to-day life.

I love empowering women with the knowledge and confidence to manage their health and wellbeing long term.

What I do in my spare time
Outside of work, I’m kept busy with my young daughter and crazy dog! I enjoy travelling and spending quality time with family and friends. I’m also a big believer in the benefits of fresh air and love getting outdoors and keeping active.

 

Urinary Incontinence

Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urge Urinary Incontinence
Overactive Bladder

Pregnancy & Postnatal

Post partum routine check (usually 6 weeks post partum)
Guidelines on safe exercise during pregnancy
Pre and post natal Clinical Pilates
Treatment and management of Pelvic Girdle Pain including symphysis pubis dysfunction·
Low back pain
Rib pain/Thoracic Pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Postnatal rehabilitation of pelvic floor and abdominals (including Diastasis Rectus Abdominis)

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Prolapse
Chronic Pelvic Pain

Mummy MOT

Specialist postnatal exam following both vaginal and C-section deliveries

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