{"id":3089,"date":"2025-11-03T15:59:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T15:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essenceprimecare.com\/pelvic-physiotherapy-consultation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T17:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T17:42:35","slug":"pelvic-physiotherapy-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/essenceprimecare.com\/en\/pelvic-physiotherapy-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelvic Physiotherapy Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Pelvic Physiotherapy Consultation<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Lisbon | Pa\u00e7o de Arcos<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Essence Prime Care we help to <strong>strengthen, rehabilitate and restore balance to the pelvic floor<\/strong>, promoting quality of life, well-being and health at all stages of a woman's life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"#agendar\">Schedule your appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>What is a Pelvic Physiotherapy Consultation?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Pelvic Physiotherapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a specialized area of physiotherapy dedicated to the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions - the set of muscles responsible for <\/span><b>supporting the pelvic organs, stabilizing the spine and ensuring essential functions such as continence, sexuality and, in the case of women, support during pregnancy and childbirth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Essence Prime Care, we believe that <\/span><b>body awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the key to successful treatment. <\/span>That'<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> s why part of the process involves <\/span>teaching how to get to know, become aware of and represent this area in our heads, move this area, know how to contract and relax it well so that the pelvic floor muscles can work synergistically with the rest of the body, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promoting not only rehabilitation, but also the prevention of future dysfunctions<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This monitoring is essential at various stages of life, from <\/span><b>pregnancy and postpartum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to chronic pelvic pain, menstrual changes or the menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Why choose Essence Prime Care?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Each patient is seen as a unique and integral being<\/strong>. Our integrative method guarantees personalized and effective care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf46c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">10+ years of experience and proven results<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue05c<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Specialists in various pathologies and conditions<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf066<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Multidisciplinary and complementary team<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf4fc<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Integrative approach that looks at the whole patient<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf684<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Personalized and close monitoring<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_left et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\uf471<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">We treat the root of the problem, not just the symptom<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Areas of expertise and pathologies treated by Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic physiotherapy can work on multiple conditions and needs, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pregnancy and postpartum:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strengthening, elasticity and muscle awareness, preventing complications and supporting recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Urinary dysfunctions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incontinence, leakage of urine on exertion, overactive bladder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sexual dysfunctions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pain during intercourse, vaginismus, lack of lubrication.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic pelvic pain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> endometriosis, menstrual pain, muscle tension.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Post-surgical rehabilitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hysterectomy, urogynecological surgeries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevention and well-being:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strengthening for spinal support, sexual function and quality of life throughout the different stages of womanhood.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">personalized treatment<\/span> that goes beyond rehabilitation, helping each woman to get to know and take care of her body in a conscious way.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"#agendar\">Schedule your appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Still unsure if this is the right appointment 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When should I start? <\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend starting at around 6-8 weeks after giving birth, depending on whether it was a vaginal delivery or a caesarean section. You can<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> start right after the initial recovery (around 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the birth). The physiotherapist will carry out the assessment and indicate the ideal time.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Is it painful?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The exercises <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and manual therapy that we do during consultations are always outside of pain. 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