Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapy
We are very pleased to welcome Hannah Bennett, an experienced women’s health physiotherapist, who will be running clinics at Border Physio. She will offer specialist care to support women with a wide range of concerns.
Whether you are experiencing bladder or bowel changes, symptoms of prolapse, discomfort with intimacy, challenges related to scars (such as after a C-section or episiotomy), or ongoing pelvic, hip, or back pain — Hannah will provide a thorough assessment and tailored treatment in a supportive, professional environment.
Female pelvic health conditions she can help with include:
- Urinary and faecal urgency or incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Bowel issues, including constipation
- Sexual concerns
- Problems arising from scars (including C-sections and episiotomies)
- Diastasis recti (abdominal muscle separation)
- Pelvic and lower back pain
- Pre- and post-natal exercise support
Mummy MOT® – The Postnatal Check You Deserve
Hannah is also a licensed Mummy MOT® practitioner.
Up to half of all women experience weakness in both the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles after pregnancy, and around a third still have a tummy gap at eight weeks post-birth. This can cause instability or poor core strength, which may lead to pelvic or back pain, or bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. These are not issues you should have to simply “put up with” after having a baby.`
A Mummy MOT® is a specialist postnatal assessment for women following childbirth, regardless of the mode of delivery. During the assessment, Hannah will examine your posture, pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and any scars or wound healing, while also discussing how you are coping with the rhythm of life after your baby’s arrival.
She will work with you to explore how exercise can be safely reintroduced into your daily routine — whether your goal is to regain general fitness, return to a favourite sport, or even try something new. Hannah’s main aim is to listen to your priorities and work with you to achieve your goals.
Although it is recommended to have an initial assessment at 6–8 weeks postnatal, we also see women who gave birth months or even years ago and are still experiencing a tummy gap or pelvic floor–related concerns.