Pelvic health symptoms are often unrecognised, poorly understood and 'embarassing' to discuss....
Since qualifying with a BSc Hons in Physiotherapy from Brunel Univesity in 2003, I have worked in a the NHS both in large teaching hospitals (UCLH) and local Trusts around Buckinghamshire. I am now the the Clinical lead for Perinatal Pelvic health services across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes, as well as leading the Pelvic health service at Milton Keynes!
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I am committed to maintaining a high level of uptodate knowledge and skills and have gained both a
- Postgraduate Certificate in Women's health
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- PostGraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice in Pelvic health
As a healthcare professional it is so important to stay up to date with evidence based training to ensure I am offering the most appropriate treatment. My recent CPD has included
- Carl Clarkson - Acupuncture in Pelvic health and Menopause
- POGP Male pelvic health
- POGP Advanced pelvic health - assessment and treatment
- POGP Urinary Incontinence
- POGP Childbearing year
- Obstetric Anal Spincter Injury Management supported by THD
- APPI Pilates
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I also spend much of my time in the NHS training midwives, health visitors, doctors (both student and qualified) and other physiotherapists on the importance of pelvic floor symptom awareness and treatment options.
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I am a full member of the Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Chartered Physiotherapists (POGP) and am registered with the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Acupuncture (AACP) and as such am able to use these skills in all areas of my practice.
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For the past 16 years I have specialised in the treatment of women regarding both musculoskeletal issues throughout and post-pregnancy including
pelvic & low back pain,
coccydynia
diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal muscles); and
pelvic floor dysfunction (for women and men) which regularly results in many problems including continence issues - both bladder and bowel as well as sexual dysfunction.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can be related to pregnancy, menopause, intercourse, pain or cancer - all of which can be effectively treated and prevented with physiotherapy - transforming quality of life at any age! Improving our knowledge of pelvic health and bladder care especially around the menopause can prevent and improve many symptoms that effect women at this time of life and in later years.
Discussing many of these symptoms can often be 'embarassing' but I strive to be empathetic and reassuring in order to support my clients return to their individual goals.
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Working in conjunction with Sophie Hiscock @ TheVillageMidwife supporting women through their pregnancy and postnatally, I offer a support service to her antenatal clients as well as providing an informative and reassuring session on her post-natal courses in Wendover and Wycombe. Read more here
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I am HCPC, CSP and AACP registered and I am an active member of POGP - our professional network ensuring resources are up to date for public review.
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In my free time I love spending time with my husband and 2 children. I love outdoor activities, running, biking, bootcamp and pilates - which I am also trained to incorporate into my treatment and rehab plans.
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