Antenatal & Post Natal

Ante Natal Physiotherapy Treatment

Common complaints (which can be treated in our centre) include

Sacrolilliac joint dysfunction: pain around dimple joints at the back of the pelvis, buttocks
Symphysis pubis dysfunction: symptoms may include pain in the pubic bone especially when walking or seperating the legs and in prolong sitting
Lower back pain
Knee pain
Tenosynovitis
Weight reduction after pregnancy

Consult with medical care giver before commencing exercises.
Gradually increase exercise if previously sedentary
Maximum heart rate does not exceed 140-150 beats/min
Avoid exercises in hot condition
Ensure adequate warm up and cool down periods
Avoid exercising in supine after end of 4 month as this leads to dizziness and sickness
Avoid contact sports after 16 weeks of gestation
Full flexion and hyperextension of joints should be avoided
Don’t use isometric contraction as they decrease circulation and increase BP
Avoid ballistic bouncing with stretches and do not overstretch
Avoid abdominal exercise after 12 weeks. Abdominal curls can be continued as she will be happy to do them
Yoga is a great form of relaxation, suppleness, breathing control and developing concentration.
Pilates exercises can be done

Women commonly experience muscle and joint pain postnatally and the following are contributing factors
Weakness of the lower abdominal and pelvic floor muscles in both vaginal and caesarian deliveries
Long periods of sitting while feeding the baby can contribute to pain and spasm in the upper body
Unaccustomed lifting and bending over cots, car seats etc.
The presence of hormone relaxin in the weeks loosens ligaments which are then more vulnerable to sprains and strains