Women's Physiotherapy

Women's physiotherapy at Physio Clinic Suchánek addresses conditions that standard physiotherapy rarely reaches: pelvic floor dysfunction, hormonal-phase-related pain, post-caesarean or post-episiotomy recovery, and the full-body patterns that often underlie menstrual pain, digestive issues, and headaches in women. Sessions are led by Mgr. Klára Pavlíková, who holds specialisation in both women's health physiotherapy and paediatric physiotherapy, and combine pelvic floor assessment with manual therapy, breathing work, and targeted therapeutic exercises.

Women's physiotherapy is a clinical subspecialty that demands both musculoskeletal expertise and an understanding of how hormonal cycles, pregnancy, childbirth, and gynaecological conditions interact with the neuromusculoskeletal system. At Physio Clinic Suchánek, this service is delivered exclusively by Mgr. Klára Pavlíková — the team's dedicated women's health specialist. The approach begins with a detailed history that goes beyond standard physiotherapy intake: menstrual regularity, pregnancy and birth history, pelvic or abdominal surgeries, bladder and bowel function, and the relationship between your symptoms and your cycle. The assessment then evaluates posture, diaphragmatic breathing mechanics, pelvic girdle alignment, and hip and lumbar mobility — all of which directly influence pelvic floor function. Pelvic floor assessment may be internal (with patient consent) or external depending on the clinical question. The therapist uses palpation, functional testing, and observation of movement patterns to identify whether the pelvic floor is hypertonic (too tight), hypotonic (too weak), or coordinatively dysfunctional — each requiring a different treatment approach. Treatment techniques include manual soft-tissue release, joint mobilisation of the pelvis and lumbar spine, diaphragmatic re-education, progressive pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation exercises, scar tissue mobilisation (post-caesarean, post-episiotomy), and proprioceptive re-training for functional tasks. Conditions seen include urinary stress or urgency incontinence, pelvic girdle pain during or after pregnancy, postpartum recovery, pain during intercourse (dyspareunia), menstrual cramps, constipation with musculoskeletal contribution, chronic pelvic pain, post-abdominal surgery dysfunction, and fertility preparation. Who benefits: women at any life stage — from adolescence through menopause — experiencing pelvic floor symptoms, persistent lower back or hip pain, or post-operative recovery needs. Preparation: wear comfortable two-piece clothing. A brief questionnaire will be completed before the first session to guide the assessment direction.