Post-natal
Post-natal rehabilitation
The post natal period is the period following delivery, during which the new mother’s body begins to recover and returns to normal.
This is an important time for a woman and her new-born to set the foundation for long-term health and well-being.
Women can experience a variety of conditions during their post-natal period, including
Blocked Milk Ducts/ Mastitis
Patients with blocked milk ducts will be scheduled as soon as possible for a physiotherapy session to minimise the risk of progression to mastitis.
Treatments include:
Research had shown physiotherapy treatments can significantly reduce pain levels and difficulties in breast feeding, as well as significantly increase confidence in ability to manage breastfeeding.
Cooper BB, Kowalsky D. Physical Therapy Intervention for Treatment of Blocked Milk Ducts in Lactating Women. J Women's Health Phys Ther; 39(3) 2015: 115-116
Physiotherapy for patients with abdominal separation or diastasis rectus abdominis muscle (DRAM) include:
Other Post-natal Treatment Services include:
