Post Pelvic Surgery
Pelvic floor physiotherapy plays a key role in recovery after pelvic surgery and childbirth. A pelvic floor physiotherapist can support rehabilitation following procedures such as prolapse repair, hysterectomy, Botox injections, endometriosis excision (laparoscopy), as well as after vaginal or caesarean birth.
Common Symptoms or Concerns Post Pelvic Surgery
Pain
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Increased abdominal ache/pain for more than 6 weeks following prostatectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy or post birth
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Abdominal pain following prostatectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy or post birth with movement​
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Urethral stinging, burning pain with negative UTI (urinary tract infection) test
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Intermittent anus spasm pain
Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction
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Significant urinary incontinence following prostatectomy or childbirth
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Reduced bladder sensation following prostatectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy or post birth.
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Increased sensitivity of your urethra following prostatectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy or post birth.
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Constipation following prostatectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy or post birth.
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Increased bowel frequency with soft/wet stools following prostatectomy, hysterectomy, laparoscopy or post birth.
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Reduce bowel urge/sensation
Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
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Intermittent spasm of pelvic floor muscle when walking or sitting to standing
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Hard to relax pelvic floor muscles
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Unable to maintain a pelvic floor muscle contraction for very long (weakness or endurance).
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Feeling of weakness or fatigue in your pelvic floor muscle.
Return to Activity
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Unsure when to move your body after laparoscopy, hysterectomy, prostatectomy or C-section.
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​Returning to lifting weights including shopping, children or free weights at the gym
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Return to sport including running, team sports and pilates