Surgery We Commonly Support

Post-surgical pelvic health rehabilitation may be helpful following:

• hysterectomy

• prolapse surgery

• caesarean section

• abdominal or pelvic surgery

• gynaecological procedures

• surgery related to pelvic pain or dysfunction

Support is individual and tailored to your surgery, symptoms, and stage of recovery.

Common Post-Surgical Symptoms

After pelvic or abdominal surgery, it’s common to experience:

• pelvic floor or core weakness
• bladder or bowel changes
• pelvic discomfort or pain
• abdominal tightness or reduced movement
• scar sensitivity or restriction
• fear or uncertainty around movement and exercise
• reduced confidence in your body

These symptoms don’t mean something has gone wrong — they’re often part of how the body adapts after surgery.

Assessment & Pelvic Health Considerations

Pelvic health symptoms after surgery often involve more than one area.

The pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, breathing, posture, and movement patterns all work together as a system. Surgery can temporarily disrupt how this system functions.

As part of your assessment, we’ll talk through your surgery, recovery so far, and any symptoms or concerns you’re experiencing.

Where appropriate, and with your consent, assessment may include an internal pelvic floor examination to understand:

• how well the pelvic floor muscles are working

• how they coordinate with breathing and the abdominal wall

• whether they can activate and relax effectively

This helps ensure rehabilitation is specific to you, rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.

Rehabilitation Using Pilates-Based Principles

Post-surgical rehabilitation often involves using Pilates-based rehabilitation principles to support recovery.

Rather than focusing on strength alone, the aim is to:

• improve coordination between the pelvic floor, core, and breathing

• restore control and confidence in movement

• support both activation and relaxation of muscles

• rebuild trust in your body gradually

This approach supports functional movement helping you feel more confident with daily activities, exercise, and returning to what matters to you.

Rehabilitation Using Pilates-Based Principles

Post-surgical rehabilitation often involves using Pilates-based rehabilitation principles to support recovery.

Rather than focusing on strength alone, the aim is to:

• improve coordination between the pelvic floor, core, and breathing

• restore control and confidence in movement

• support both activation and relaxation of muscles

• rebuild trust in your body gradually

This approach supports functional movement — helping you feel more confident with daily activities, exercise, and returning to what matters to you.

What to Expect From Appointments

Post-surgical pelvic health physiotherapy appointments are:

• one-to-one and private

• evidence-based and clinically focused

• paced to suit your recovery

• centred on comfort, consent, and understanding

Together, we’ll create a personalised rehabilitation plan that supports healing, movement, and confidence at your own pace. 

 Physiotherapy & Coaching (Clear Boundary)

Physiotherapy focuses on physical assessment and treatment.

If you’re also looking for support with confidence, overwhelm, identity changes, or relationships, coaching support is available separately.

Booking

If you’re recovering from pelvic or abdominal surgery and would like support, you can book a pelvic health physiotherapy appointment directly.

If you’re unsure whether this is the right starting point, we can discuss this at your first session.