Many people with pelvic health problems can get better without medication or surgery when they get the right advice. We have carefully chosen leaflets and videos to help you find the right advice or exercises for your problem. Please go to the relevant section(s) below to find the information to help you.
Many people will start to see improvements in the first few weeks. You will likely need to work on training or changing habits for 3-5 months to fully see improvements.
If you have had a sudden change in your bladder or bowel habits in the last 6 weeks, have numbness or a change in sensation around the genital area, unexplained weight loss, blood in your urine, bleeding from your back passage, vaginal bleeding after the menopause, bleeding after sexual intercourse or persistent diarrhoea speak to your GP to rule out any other conditions before following the advice.
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Our team of experienced physiotherapists will put you at ease, listen to your concerns and give you advice to help you get back to normal.
If you cannot make your appointment, please phone the department and let us know. If you fail to attend your appointment you will be discharged and a letter sent back to your doctor. If you cancel more than two appointments, you will be offered a third appointment but must attend it or you may be discharged. This system of working helps us to improve our attendance rates and make our service more efficient.
GP referral. If you are have tried the information above and are still having concerns with your bladder or bowel problems you should book an appointment with your GP who can refer you to our service if appropriate.
Health Care Professional referral. You may be referred to us by a hospital doctor, another physiotherapist or nurse.
You may be offered a telephone or video consultation from your own home. For face-to-face appointments, outpatient clinics are held at the following sites:
The department is open weekdays between 08:30 and 16:00. Some smaller hospitals do not offer appointments every day of the week.
Please note that not all conditions are treated at each site. You may need to travel to ensure that you are seen by the right physiotherapist for your specific condition.
