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Fiona Healy Chartered Physiotherapist. Specialist in Women's Health. Specialising in pregnancy and post-natal dysfunction.

Fiona Healy O' Connor Chartered Physiotherapist.

06/11/2025

📅📆It is so easy to schedule your appointment as we have an Online booking system which is open for appointments.

✅Appointments are available on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and Thursdays in Kenmare.

✅Click on link in bio or go to www.anuwomenshealth.ieto check availability and book your appointment.

✅ Alternatively call Fiona on 0879731801

03/11/2025

**Venue Change**
New venue: Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine for " Let's Talk About Women's Health" on Wednesday 26th November at 7.30pm.
Call/text or email Irene if you would like to book a place.

22/10/2025

✨ Client feedback

I got the loveliest review recently

I really appreciate the kind words. It makes work so much more enjoyable.

Fiona

20/10/2025

📌Bone is what we call a ‘reactive tissue’ It is constantly being made and remodelled which means it’s re-absorbed and replaced with new bone. We replace our entire skeleton about every 10 years.

✅Oestrogen, the main female reproductive hormone is a major player in bone formation; the time of most rapid bone loss starts approximately one year before the final menstrual period ( So keep your girls active!!).

📌A woman’s experience of menopausal symptoms is personal and individual but bone turnover declines with reducing oestrogen.

✅Chartered Physiotherapists, as movement experts are well placed to advise you on the best exercise programmes for this period of your life and particularly around maintaining a healthy bony skeleton.

❌There may also be other symptoms which act as a barrier to exercise such as symptoms of leakage from the bladder when you exercise or a feeling of heaviness in the va**na. The physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health can help and advise you

The three main components of exercise for bone health (and many other aspects of health) are:

✅Resistance training for your muscles

When we contract muscles, they pull on our bones and we know this is very good for healthy bones.

✅ Plyometric exercise or exercises which increase speed, endurance, and strength, will also help your bones.

✅exercises which improve your balance are important as it helps to prevent you from falling and hurting your bones

Starting with small steps the physiotherapist can advise you on a programme of safe exercises.

18/10/2025

📌The genitourinary symptoms of menopause

Structures within the pelvic area for example, the va**na, v***a, urethra, bladder and pelvic floor muscle are all responsive to changes in oestrogen levels.
As a result:

🔶Tissues become thinner
🔶Tissues become less elastic or flexible
🔶Less lubrication causing va**nal dryness
🔶Ligaments and muscles less supportive
🔶A rise in pH – the va**na becomes less acidic
🔶Change in the balance of “good“ bacteria and “bad” bacteria in va**na

Each woman’s experience of the menopause is different. As hormone production by the ovaries start to fall most women do experience some kind of symptoms, although the type and extent of these can vary widely. The falling levels of oestrogen can lead to a group of ge***al and urinary symptoms that are called genitourinary syndrome of the menopause or GSM. Some of the symptoms of GSM you may notice include;

❗️Itching, burning or discomfort in the va**nal area or when emptying your bladder
❗️Vaginal examinations or smear tests become uncomfortable. If you are still using tampons these
❗️Light bleeding after s*x or va**nal examinations
❗️More frequent infections of the urinary tract (UTI) and or va**nal infections
❗️Symptoms of prolapse
❗️Increased frequency and urgency to empty your bladder. You may have to rush to the toilet or get up more than once at night. Sometimes may leak before you get there known as urge incontinence (see incontinence section for more details)
❗️Leakage of urine if you cough, sneeze, laugh or move suddenly known as stress urinary incontinence (see incontinence section for more details)
❗️The changes in the tissues make them more fragile so pe*******on can cause small tears and you may also experience bleeding after in*******se

You do not have to have all of these symptoms to be diagnoses with GSM. Many women may experience GSM but few seek help. But you do not have to resign yourself to living with these symptoms as with the right advice and treatment they can be improved.

A pelvic health physiotherapist has specialist training, so they are able to treat women with pelvic floor dysfunction associated with the menopause.

10/10/2025

🌍🌍World Mental Health Day 2024

📆Since it’s World Mental Health Awareness Day, I have decided to talk about the relationship between pelvic floor dysfunction and mental health.

Pelvic floor dysfunction includes bladder and bowel control problems, pain and prolapse, as well as s*xual problems.

📌Pelvic floor problems affect mental health
Prolapse, bladder leakage and accidents from the bowel all have strong associations with poor mental health. Studies show increased rates of depression and anxiety, as well as low mood and emotional distress. For example, someone who has bladder leakage or bowel accidents may not want to leave the house. They miss out on social activities or may feel unable to participate in activities and exercise, leading to other health issues.

📌Mental health affects the pelvic floor
The opposite can also happen – stress, anxiety and trauma can negatively affect the pelvic floor. Like other muscles, the pelvic floor muscles can become tight. They can stay contracted and be hard to relax.
When pelvic floor muscles are too tight, they can’t function properly. This can cause pain, bladder and bowel problems, and s*xual dysfunction. We need these muscles to be strong enough to hold everything in until we get to the toilet, but then we need them to be able to relax at the right time to empty the bladder or bowel when we choose to. We also need them to be relaxed to allow pe*******on during s*xual activity, or for medical exams.

❌Don’t put up with symptoms
People with pelvic floor disorders often suffer in silence, thinking there is nothing that can be done. These problems aren’t talked about enough and there’s still a lack of awareness about the fact that help is available.

✅Pelvic Health Physiotherapy can help
At Anú Women’s Health Physiotherapy we more than happy to help you.
Don’t suffer in silence – these problems are common but they’re NOT normal.

12/06/2025

Let’s talk early C-section Recovery Tips.

✅Use a foot stool or a squatty potty when going to the toilet to avoid straining.
This can make a huge difference to opening your bowels post c-section.

✅Stay on top of pain meds
If you let pain build up it is very difficult to get under control but if you take meds regularly you can stay on top of it better.

✅Use a pillow for counter pressure over your incision when coughing and sneezing and going to the toilet.

✅Use a step stool for getting in and out of bed

✅Wear compressions leggings for support.
Leggings such as the leggings can be really supportive.
Use Discount code: ANUWOMENSHEALTH for 10% off

✅Use silicone scar strips to help scar once incision is closed.
These can really help soften the scar and reduce any pulling or tugging on the scar.

Any other tips you found beneficial for your recovery?

05/06/2025

🏃‍♀️Your body budget fluctuates normally though the day as your brain anticipates your body’s needs and shifts around these resources accordingly: when you digest food, your stomach and intensities “borrow” resources from the muscles.

🏃‍♀️When you run, the muscles take from the kidneys and liver.

Valued deposits to the budget come in the form of
✅nutritious food,
✅positive social contact,
✅love and safety,
✅movement and
✅sleep.

❗Occasionally there may be a big, unexpected expenditure: a serious infection, pulling an all-nighter, or experiencing a traumatic event.

❌Other times, there might be longer term, persistent cases of low level withdrawals to the system, like being subjected to bullying, racism, s*xism or living in an unsafe environment.

In the absence of enough nutritious repayment to the budget, debts can build over time. Your brain continues to (mis)predict that your body needs energy over and over and drives your budget into the red.

❗In the shorter term, a deficit will feel like exhaustion, anxiety, low mood, being charged/ on guard.

❗Stay overdrawn for too long, and the immune system gets involved in the roll of “debt collector” and you get sick.

❗Chronically overtaxed body budgets set the stage for chronic illness and even chronic pain.

How is your body budget?

27/05/2025

✅A Women’s Health Physiotherapist is dedicated to dealing with issues arising around pregnancy, childbirth, painful s*xual in*******se, pelvic pain, low back pain, incontinence, the menopause, the female athlete and much more.

✅A Women’s Health Physiotherapist has expert knowledge about how you can regain a pain-free, problem free, quality of life after having your baby.

❌Unfortunately, many pregnant women or new mums don’t know this specialised area of physiotherapy exists and don’t know where to go for help. In many EU countries, new mums automatically receive a number of Women’s Health Physiotherapy sessions after giving birth. This provides them with the essential physical support they need during pregnancy and after having their baby. It is vital that we raise awareness on this topic so that women receive the appropriate healthcare they need.

So why do new mums need Physiotherapy?

✅Incontinence and prolapse
During pregnancy and childbirth the pelvic floor goes through a lot! Unfortunately this can sometimes lead to leaking and incontinence. Women’s Health Physiotherapists treat incontinence, and treat the pelvic floor. You should seek Women’s Health Physiotherapy for a weak or damaged pelvic floor.

✅Low back pain
Low Back Pain is a common complaint during pregnancy and with new mums. Physiotherapists are experts in evaluating, diagnosing and helping you manage your pain. However a Women’s Health Physiotherapist has the expertise and familiarity with the specific types of pain and problems that occur during and after pregnancy.

✅Scar Tissue Adhesions and Pelvic Pain
After a C-section, it is vital that a new mum learns the correct management of her abdominal scar. If left to heal on their own, incision sites can lead to permanent pain. Similarly after an episiotomy or a tear with stitches, it is so important to look after these scars. Lack of attention to these areas can lead to tension, lumpy scars, painful s*xual in*******se, pelvic pain and again can cause long term pain at the incision site.

The key message is: Don’t wait, seek help. There are successful treatment solutions available to you.

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19 Henry Street (Above Brosnan's Pharmacy)
Kenmare
CO.KERRY

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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