Mummy MOT
Mummy MOT physiotherapist will assess your posture, pelvic floor muscles, and stomach muscles recovery after childbirth and provides you with gentle exercises and treatment to help you get you back on track with your fitness goals. This postnatal assessment is carried out from six weeks onwards following natural and C-section deliveries.
The empowerment your new body needs
We’re delighted to announce a service called Mummy M.O.T to be delivered at Norton Physiotherapy by Chartered Physiotherapist Angela Richings.
Mummy M.O.T is a physiotherapy assessment by a specialist women`s health physio for mums from 6 weeks to anytime post-natal.
It’s designed to help moms return to normal activities in a safe and timely manner avoiding issues (such as incontinence and abdominal separation) that many women suffer when returning to the wrong exercise too soon.
Call The Mummy M.O.T today on 07530 425758.
Assessment Includes
done Full postural screen.
done Pelvic floor muscle assessment.
done Abdominal muscle exam to check for any separation.
done Screening for bladder, bowel or sexual dysfunction.
done Education and advice on safe activities such as lifting your baby or pushing a buggy.
done Bespoke rehabilitation program with your goals and lifestyle factors in mind.
done Written report on the findings of your assessment.
Meet Angela
Angela has over 25 years of experience mainly within the NHS. She is a women’s health specialist having completed the women’s health post grad course at Bradford University. She lectures on women’s health issues to midwives and physio students at Teesside university and she is also a mum of 4 herself.
She is passionate about promoting the benefits of postnatal and pelvic health to women of all ages and offers Mummy MOT to any post-natal mum after 6 weeks. Also qualified in the use of acupuncture and Pilates in pregnancy and the post-natal period. Angela treats gynaecological/menopausal conditions including incontinence, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse to encourage women to optimum health.
Have a question? Read the FAQs
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The Mummy MOT® is for all women who have given birth and still suffering in some way. If you're a mum no matter how many years after childbirth you can still enough a full assessment.
The sooner you make an appointment, the sooner your symptoms and issues will be alleviated. But, it's never too late to make an appointment.
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The initial consultation can take up to an hour. It may take longer depending on your situation and symptoms. Follow up times will be discussed with you.
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The Mummy MOT® includes an internal pelvic exam and you will be required to remove the bottom half of your clothing. You will be asked to sign a consent form or give a verbal agreement before the exam takes place.