In the post-partum period, women are recovering from the significant changes that occurred in their body during pregnancy, the trauma or changes that occur as a result of the labour/birth and the new (and repetitive) loads on the body with duties as a mother.
For some women, musculoskeletal complaints experienced during pregnancy will resolve in the early postpartum period. However, for those who continue to experience pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, abdominal separation, carpal tunnel syndrome and pelvic floor disorders, physiotherapy rehabilitation may be required to help improve function and reduce pain or dysfunction postpartum.
At Fit and Flow Physiotherapy we recommend a post-natal check with your physiotherapist in the first 4-6 weeks after birth. Our post-natal assessment takes into account your status during pregnancy, your labour and birth.
We assess:
- General musculoskeletal health and screen for common areas of musculoskeletal pain
- Pelvic floor function and strength
- Abdominal wall function (including rectus abdominus diastasis or abdominal separation).
We then work with you to help address pain, improve strength and function and create an individualised rehabilitation program to help you return to the activities that you love!