Most women think leaking is just a normal part of ageing, but it can be fixed
Bladder and bowel problems are rarely discussed and so it is easy to feel that you are the only person that has a problem. I’m Debbie Kehoe, a pelvic health physiotherapist helping women to stop letting these problems get in the way of life.
Whether you’re going through menopause, pregnancy, post-pregnancy or you’re getting older. Bladder and bowel problems are common. But you shouldn’t have to put up with them!
Does any of these problems sound familiar?
Avoiding social events to save any embarrassment
You’re so embarrassed that you’re considering changing or leaving your job
Changing what you wear to hide leaking marks or smells
You avoid having fun with the kids in case you have an accident
Feeling upset because you’re worried about accidents
You’re feeling pain but your GP doesn’t know how to support you
You worry about not having access to toilets when you’re on nights out
You’re prone to leaking and it’s stopping you from meeting people
You have stopped exercising because of your symptoms
Women’s health physiotherapy services in Lanarkshire
I provide specialist assessment and treatment for women with pelvic floor dysfunction at all stages of life. This is an area of women’s health that is often ignored.
I want to empower you with the knowledge and tools so that you feel confident, strong and healthy in your life.
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Bowel & Bladder Health
Bladder and bowel dysfunction are the main causes of embarrassment for women relating to leaking and accidents. Evidence shows that Pelvic Health Physiotherapy can help.
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Post Natal Pelvic Care
Having a baby is an exciting time for any mother but it can take its toll on your body. I can help you to build back strength and recover faster to make you feel like you again.
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Prolapse
Prolapse is when one or more of the pelvic organs (bladder, bowel or womb) slip from their usual position. It feels like a heaviness ‘down there’. Together, we can help you feel better.
I’m Debbie, a qualified pelvic health physiotherapist
Since starting my journey into pelvic health in 2012, I have also become the mum to two amazing boys. Becoming a mum has made me understand more than ever the variety of issues that women can face throughout their lifetime from pre-natal, pregnancy, postnatal, to perimenopause.
I continue to work part-time as a clinical specialist in the NHS and have since started my own private clinic in November 2023.
My aim is to provide a truly holistic approach to assessment and treatment and by working together we will work towards achieving your goals.
“It’s normal for women to leak, isn’t this just the way it is?”
I hear this a lot and whilst these problems are common, I’m here to tell you that you shouldn’t have to put up with the pain, discomfort and embarrassment that they cause!
Physiotherapy for bladder and bowel dysfunction
Approximately 1 in 3 women in the UK suffer from incontinence and it is estimated in the UK that 6.5 million people suffer from a bowel condition and 1- 10% of adults are affected by faecal incontinence (NICE, 2017). Worldwide about 40% of women will experience pelvic organ prolapse and this is expected to increase with the ageing population.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on a holistic approach to pelvic health problems by tailoring a specific exercise programme, which can include management of diet, fluid and lifestyle advice.
Who do I help?
Menopausal women
pre/post natal women
Older women
What problems do I help with?
Bladder and bowel incontinence
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pregnancy aches and pains
Pelvic pain and discomfort
Pain during sex
Pre/post gynaecological surgery