Women's Health (Pelvic Floor) Physiotherapy at Haywards Heath Hospital

It is a specialist area of physiotherapy, which involves the assessment and treatment of a range of conditions relating to:

• bladder problems
• bowel problems
• pelvic floor dysfunction
• pelvic organ prolapses
• pelvic pain 
• pregnancy
• problems related to childbirth 
• post-natal body check
• aiding recovery following surgery

It is even suitable if you don’t have any particular problems but would like to check how well your pelvic floor muscles work and fine-tune your technique. Our specialists will assist and advise you on the best course of action for your symptoms following a thorough assessment

Who is our women’s health physiotherapist at Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital?

We have women's health physiotherapists who have completed additional specialist training to assess and treat women’s health-related problems.

Jenny Pullen - Physiotherapist

Jenny graduated from St George’s Hospital Medical School in 2004 with a BSc Hons Physiotherapy. She spent three years as a physiotherapist within the NHS before working for a small Physiotherapy company in the ski resort of Val d’Isere in France.

On her return she started work for Nuffield Health where she has had a variety of roles including telephone triage, treating musculoskeletal (MSK) patients, teaching Pilates and also spending time treating patients on the ward. She is also qualified to use acupuncture as a treatment modality.

Jenny has since become a Pelvic (Women’s) Health Specialist and is experienced in treating such conditions as stress and urge incontinence, bladder pain syndrome, pelvic organ prolapse and helping women recover from gynaecological surgery. She is very passionate about helping women maintain good pelvic health throughout their lives, whether they have a pre-existing condition such as endometriosis or adenomyosis, or whether the issues started through pregnancy, delivery or menopause. She has years of training and clinical experience in treating pregnancy-related pelvic girdle and lower back pain, pelvic floor issues and diastasis recti, and her experience in teaching ante and postnatal Pilates make her ideal to help with recovery from giving birth. Her background in MSK also enables her to treat more complex pelvic girdle issues.

Jenny is extremely competent in treating all MSK conditions including back, neck pain and upper and lower limb injuries, and as a keen runner, she enjoys helping with sports-related injuries. Her approach is a mixture of hands-on and exercised-based techniques and she takes a holistic approach to try and get to the route of your injury rather than just treating the symptoms. No matter what your injury, she will work hard alongside you to help you achieve your personal goals for recovery.

Jenny's Qualifications and Memberships:

• BSc Hons Physiotherapy
• CSP and HCPC member
• Clinical Pilates Instructor

What happens during a women’s health physiotherapy appointment?

A detailed history will be taken of the problems you are experiencing. Some of the questions may be of a personal nature to gain a full insight into the nature of your problems. You will also be given the opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

You may be offered an internal pelvic floor examination. This is not compulsory but forms a valuable part of the assessment and enables your physiotherapist to give you individualised treatment and ensure you can activate your pelvic floor muscles correctly. Your physiotherapist will discuss the examination in detail with you during your appointment.

What does women’s health physiotherapy treatment involve?

Women’s health (pelvic floor) physiotherapy treatments are based on exercise and advice, which is tailored to you following a detailed assessment. To ensure the best outcome, it is important that you take an active part in your rehabilitation and follow the advice of your physiotherapist.

How many appointments do I need?

This varies for each individual but most people need to attend a course of sessions over a period of around four months.

Is there anything I need to bring to my initial women’s health physiotherapy appointment?

An up-to-date list of any medications you take is useful, plus details of any past or ongoing health conditions, investigations or treatments, especially if they are related to your current symptoms.

You may also wish to note down any questions you have about the problem to ask your physiotherapist as well as thinking about the main problems you experience and how much they affect your day-to-day life.

Do I need to do anything at home for my women’s health physiotherapy appointments?

You may be asked to complete a frequency volume chart for your bladder at home prior to attending your initial appointment.

Do you inform my GP about my women’s health physiotherapy?

Your GP is not routinely informed about details of your treatment but is informed if there are any concerns about your condition or if you require further investigations or referral to another health professional.

How much is women’s health physiotherapy?

Initial assessment: £85 non-Nuffield gym member / £68 member (60 minutes)
Follow-up appointment: £60 non-Nuffield gym member / £48 member (30 minutes)

We are also approved by most major private medical insurers.

Opening times:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

How to book a women’s health physiotherapy appointment:

Don't hesitate to get in touch with our physiotherapy reception on 0345 045 4845 to book a self-pay appointment. Please ask for a 'Pelvic Health appointment' when booking your appointment. Alternatively, please contact your private medical insurance directly.