Pelvic and perinatal physiotherapy

The Pelvic and Perinatal Health Physiotherapy team at Barnsley Hospital are based in Physiotherapy Outpatients in the Assessment and Rehabiltation unit, in the Blue zone.

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Pelvic health conditions

We treat in a 1:1 appointment include:

  • stress urinary incontinence (leaking when coughing, sneezing or exercising)
  • urge incontinence (needing to get to the toilet quickly and sometimes leaking beforehand) 
  • prolapse (heaviness or dragging in pelvic area)
  • faecal or wind incontinence
  • constipation
  • difficulties emptying bowels
  • vaginal pain and pelvic floor tension

Get in touch

Call us on
01226 432375

Pregnancy related musculoskeletal conditions

We offer small group sessions or 1:1 appointments for:

  • pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (PGP), hip or back pain or sciatica
  • pregnancy related carpal tunnel syndrome
  • diastasis recti (separating of the tummy muscles)
  • We also treat any of the above Pelvic Health conditions if pregnant or in the first year postnatal, as a 1:1 appointment
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Postnatal referrals

We treat:

  • Third or fourth degree tears- as a 1:1 appointment
  • Those who have an assisted birth (forceps or ventouse), shoulder dystocia or an O/P birth- all invited to our small postnatal education group
  • Those who have given birth to twins with a combined weight over 8lb 7oz

How do I get a referral?

If you are pregnant or in the first year postnatal with any of the above conditions your midwife or GP can refer, or you can refer yourself using our online form.

Self-refer to our Antenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy service

For all other conditions please contact your GP to enquire about referral to the appropriate team.

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  • Page last reviewed: 4 July 2025
  • Next review due: 4 July 2026