Mummy MOT, Pre and Post Natal Physiotherapy with Helen at MyPhysio in Thornbury
Helen is an experienced practitioner, having worked in multiple NHS and private healthcare settings.
Helen’s way of working is to focus on what is important to you, and working towards your goals. She is an exceptional listener and treats her clients as an individual rather than just a problem/injury. This is part of the circle of care that is imperative in post natal physiotherapy.
Helen’s aim is to enable you to return to your desired level of activity and help you to best manage your symptoms.
Every women is unique with varying symptoms and personal goals. Helen has a specialist interest in optimising pelvic health, to helping women get back to leading lifestyle they want to participate in.
Mummy MOT’s
What is a Mummy MOT?
A Mummy MOT is a specialist post-natal checkup by a physiotherapist from 6 weeks after the birth of your baby. Mummy MOT’s are for any one who has delivered a baby, whether vaginally or through c-section. This could be from 6 weeks post birth but could also be two years ago!
Why would I need a Mummy MOT?
During pregnancy and delivery, your body goes through a lot of changes and pressures. The Mummy MOT is a detailed and comprehensive review of your posture and function, abdomen, pelvic floor and review of any wounds or trauma that could have happened during the delivery stage. Helen provides advice in relation to function and movement as well as a bespoke exercise programme for you to carry out after your appointment.
There are other benefits of a Mummy MOT which can assist you with managing c-section or perineal scar postnatally. Helen will provide advice and treatment for this. New aches and pains can be frustrating, taking care of your baby can be a demanding time for your body. You may wish to have treatment to help reduce and remedy your postnatal symptoms.
Services and treatments:
| Pregnancy | Post pregnancy related concerns |
|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal pain Pelvic-floor related concerns Exercising during pregnancy |
Musculoskeletal pains Incontinence Pelvic floor dysfunction Returning to physical activity |
She will discuss with you your treatment options and together will agree your personal treatment journey.
Treatments available but not limited to:
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Diastasis recti management
- Hands on treatment for issues such as pelvic girdle pain/back pain/neck pain
- Manual therapies – scar massage, pelvic floor release
- Advice on return to exercise and running
- Acupuncture
- Progressive pelvic floor strengthening
- Advice for bowel/bladder function
- Massage/soft tissue work for c-section scar
- Lifestyle advice and return to exercise programmes, including a progressive strengthening exercise programme
- Pelvic floor review and followup where required or desired
A detailed history – including your pregnancy/delivery/ medical history/ symptoms postnatally
Screening for bladder/ bowel/ sexual dysfunction
Postural and movement assessment
Check of abdomen/ diastasis
Pelvic floor assessment
Review of perineal tears/ c-section wound
Helen will provide advice and education as you work through your assessment together. Helen will also create a starting exercise programme specifically for your needs.
Our packages allow us to support you both before and after the birth of your child. Assisting you with musculoskeletal pain, pelvic floor related concerns and exercising during pregnancy. Our pre and post natal physiotherapist will work with you 121 in helping to prevent backache, promote correct posture, and assist you through gentle exercises to encourage the pelvic floor and stomach muscles to function normally again.
Our women’s health package includes a internal examination after the birth of your child.
Our Post Natal Physiotherapist team support you after the birth of your child. Working with you 121 we will help prevent backache, promote correct posture, and assist you through gentle exercises to encourage the pelvic floor and stomach muscles to function normally again.
She has worked in the NHS and private practice, also enjoys teaching pilates alongside her physiotherapy role.