Pelvic floor dysfunction is surprisingly prevalent, as up to half of all women can be affected by it in their lifetime.
This can manifest as bladder or bowel issues, pelvic organ prolapse or pelvic pain.
These symptoms can significantly effect quality of life, becoming present or exacerbated after childbirth or during the perimenopause and menopause, when the reduction of oestrogen affects muscle bulk and contractility.
Scientific evidence supports pelvic health physiotherapy as the first line of treatment and prevention for many iterations of pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic Health West, located in Orancourt in the Oran Town Centre, provides just that.
Orlaith Kilgannon, the founding director of Pelvic Health West, is a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist keen to share her experience while educating and empowering the women of the west to manage their pelvic health. Pelvic floor dysfunction is common but should not be tolerated and Orlaith is therefore keen to highlight the importance of her specialist services.
Orlaith provides holistic and evidence-based specialist physiotherapy in the form of supervised pelvic floor training. This optimises the function of the pelvic floor muscle sling at the bottom of the pelvis which controls the function of the pelvic organs. She will ensure your daily habits positively impact your pelvic health, ensure the correct execution of pelvic floor exercises and will provide you with a personalised plan.
Consider a pelvic health physiotherapy assessment if you are pregnant, post-partum, preparing for labour or gynaecological surgery, wanting to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction or experiencing pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome, bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, or osteoporosis.
Small-sized physiotherapy-led Pilates classes at Pelvic Health West are designed to complement your pelvic floor training. With three people in each class, Orlaith will incorporate your individualised assessment outcomes and personal goals to plan the exercises and give that valuable feedback throughout the class.
As a taboo subject, it’s time to get talking to manage our pelvic health — and it’s never too late, or too early, to do so.
Orlaith is currently taking on new clients for her next Pilates block, starting Wednesday, September 11. Spaces are filling up fast so make sure to book a place.
Start your pelvic health journey today and inquire for an appointment at pelvichealthwest.ie, or by calling Orlaith on 091 394 496.
