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Women’s health physiotherapy in Johannesburg
Specialist physiotherapy for pelvic floor health, pregnancy and recovery after birth. Expert care in a private, comfortable setting where you can speak openly.
What is women’s health physiotherapy
Women’s health physiotherapy focuses on the pelvic floor and the changes the body goes through during pregnancy, after birth and across life. These are common, treatable problems, and you do not have to simply live with them.
Care is provided privately and sensitively, so you can talk openly and get real help.
Conditions we treat
Zainub helps women manage a range of concerns, including the following.
- Pelvic floor weakness and dysfunction
- Bladder leaks and urgency
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pregnancy related back and pelvic girdle pain
- Diastasis recti, the separation of the tummy muscles
- Recovery after a caesarean or vaginal birth
Antenatal physiotherapy during pregnancy
Pregnancy puts new demands on your body. Zainub helps you manage back pain and pelvic girdle pain, stay active safely and prepare your body for birth.
You also learn how to look after your pelvic floor and posture as your pregnancy progresses.
Postnatal rehabilitation
After birth, your body needs a proper recovery plan, not guesswork. Zainub helps you rebuild core and pelvic floor strength, manage tummy muscle separation, recover well after a caesarean and return to exercise safely.
There is no rush and no judgement, just a clear, supportive path back to feeling like yourself.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy
The pelvic floor supports your bladder, bowel and core. When it is weak or overactive it can cause leaks, urgency, heaviness or pain. Pelvic floor physiotherapy assesses how these muscles are working and retrains them with a tailored programme.
You do not need a GP referral, and treatment is always private and respectful.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions patients ask most. Mark this section up with FAQ schema in Rank Math for rich results.
What is pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Pelvic floor physiotherapy assesses and retrains the muscles that support your bladder, bowel and core. It helps with leaks, urgency, heaviness, prolapse and pain. Treatment is a tailored programme of exercises and techniques, provided privately and sensitively.
When should I see a physiotherapist during pregnancy?
You can see a physiotherapist at any stage of pregnancy. Many women come in for back or pelvic girdle pain, for help staying active safely, or to prepare their body for birth. There is no need to wait until pain becomes severe.
How soon after birth can I start postnatal physiotherapy?
Gentle recovery work can begin in the early weeks, and a fuller assessment is often done around six weeks after birth. Zainub tailors the timing to your birth and how you are healing, whether you had a vaginal birth or a caesarean.
Does medical aid cover women’s health physiotherapy?
Most medical aids cover women’s health physiotherapy from day to day benefits or savings. Cover depends on your plan and available funds. We accept all major schemes and can confirm costs before you book.
Do I need a GP referral for pelvic floor physiotherapy?
No. You can book pelvic floor physiotherapy directly without a referral. Some medical aids ask for a referral before they reimburse, so check your plan, but you are welcome to book straight away.