At West Limerick Physiotherapy our Women’s Health Specialist Physiotherapist has completed advanced training in Menopause to help and empower women through this challenging time of life. We can liaise closely with your GP, consultant or Personal Trainer to create a management plan tailored specifically to your needs.
Common Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause:
- Hot flushes and night sweats
- Sleep problems
- Joint, muscle and tendon pain, for example tennis elbow
- Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
- Stress incontinence and over-active bladder
- Vaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse
- Mood changes and low energy
- Weight gain
- Constipation and bowel issues
- Brain fog.
- Osteopenia and osteoporosis
While some menopause symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats can improve over time, other symptoms like pelvic issues and osteoporosis can persist or get worse.
How can Physiotherapy help in Menopause:
As physiotherapists we have a unique role in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, helping women maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Here is just some of the areas of women’s health that we focus on:
- Pelvic floor health, (incontinence and prolapse)
- Management of bladder and bowel symptoms
- Managing joint and muscle pain
- Advice on vaginal dryness and pain during sex
- Exercise prescription
- Advice on strength and conditioning exercise
- Advice on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Advice on role of vaginal oestrogen
- Education and lifestyle modification
- Osteoporosis prevention
Call West Limerick Physiotherapy today on 069 77700 to request an appointment to see a Women’s Health Specialist Physiotherapist.
