Strength & Sports Physiotherapy
for Women

At Menovivre, our physiotherapists specialize in midlife women’s health, supporting joint strength, mobility, and pelvic floor function. This service is designed to complement HRT treatment and prevent osteoporosis.

Strength & Sports Physiotherapy

At Menovivre, we understand that midlife isn’t about slowing down—it’s about learning how to support your body in new, smarter ways. Our Strength & Sports Physiotherapy services are designed specifically for women in perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause who want to stay active, prevent injury, and feel good in their bodies again.

Physiotherapy Services at Menovivre

Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in supporting women through menopause by addressing a wide range of physical symptoms and improving overall well-being. The hormonal changes, particularly the decrease in estrogen, during menopause can lead to various issues that physiotherapy can effectively manage.

Pelvic Floor Health

Here are some of the formulas we build—always tailored, never standardized.


Assessment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Many women experience pelvic floor weakening due to hormonal changes, leading to:

  • Urinary Incontinence: Leakage of urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing (stress incontinence) or a strong, sudden urge to urinate (urge incontinence).
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A feeling of heaviness or something “dropping” in the vagina, where pelvic organs descend due to weakened support.
  • Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia): Due to vaginal dryness and thinning of tissues.

 

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (Kegel Exercises): Teaching correct technique for strengthening and coordinating pelvic floor muscles. This often involves:

  • Internal Assessment: A trained women’s health physiotherapist can perform an internal examination (with patient consent) to ensure correct muscle activation, which is crucial for effective Kegels.
  • Biofeedback: Using specialized equipment to provide real-time feedback on muscle contractions, helping patients learn to engage the correct muscles.
  • Electrical Stimulation: In some cases, gentle electrical stimulation can help re-educate weak muscles.


Bladder Training: Strategies to improve bladder control, reduce urgency, and extend the time between bathroom visits.

Manual Therapy: To release tension in pelvic floor muscles if they are overactive or tight, contributing to pain.

 

Bone Health (Osteoporosis Prevention/Management)

Personalized Exercise Programs: Designing safe and effective exercise regimens to maintain or improve bone density. This typically includes:

  • Weight-Bearing Exercises: Activities that put stress on the bones, stimulating bone formation (e.g., brisk walking, jogging, dancing, stair climbing, hiking).
  • Resistance (Strength) Training: Using weights, resistance bands, or bodyweight to build muscle mass, which in turn supports bone structure and puts beneficial stress on bones.
  • Impact Exercises (if appropriate): Low-to-moderate impact exercises might be recommended for those at lower risk of fracture to further stimulate bone growth.

Balance and Proprioception Training: Exercises to improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls, which are a major cause of fractures in women with osteoporosis.

  • Posture Correction: Addressing postural changes that can occur with aging and bone loss, helping to reduce spinal compression and pain.

Joint Pain and Stiffness

Manual Therapy: Techniques like massage, mobilization, and manipulation to reduce stiffness, improve joint mobility, and alleviate pain in areas like knees, hips, shoulders, and hands.

Therapeutic Exercises:

  • Stretching and Flexibility Exercises: To improve range of motion and reduce muscle tightness.
  • Strengthening Exercises: To build strength in muscles supporting the joints, reducing strain and improving stability.
  • Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise: Activities like swimming, cycling, or elliptical training that are easier on the joints while still providing cardiovascular benefits.

Pain Management Strategies: Education on heat/cold therapy, activity modification, and ergonomic advice to manage daily pain.

Bone Health (Osteoporosis Prevention/Management)

  • Exercise Guidance: Developing safe and effective exercise plans to help manage weight gain often experienced during menopause due to a slower metabolism. This includes a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercises.

  • Postural Education: Teaching awareness and correction of posture to reduce strain on muscles and joints, particularly in the spine.

Weight Management Support

  • Exercise Guidance: Developing safe and effective exercise plans to help manage weight gain often experienced during menopause due to a slower metabolism. This includes a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercises.

  • Activity Promotion: Encouraging increased daily physical activity and breaking up sedentary periods.

General Fitness and Well-being

  • Cardiovascular Fitness: Recommending and guiding on aerobic exercises to maintain heart health, which becomes even more crucial post-menopause.

  • Fatigue Management: Tailoring exercise intensity and duration to help manage menopausal fatigue.

  • Stress Reduction: Incorporating exercises like yoga, Pilates, and mindful movement, which can help reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

Education and Self-Management

  • Empowering Women: Providing detailed education about the physical changes during menopause and how specific exercises and lifestyle modifications can help.

  • Home Exercise Programs: Teaching patients exercises they can safely and effectively perform at home to maintain progress.

  • Injury Prevention: Guiding on proper movement mechanics to prevent injuries during daily activities and exercise.

Common concerns we hear:

Midlife women often describe a shift in how their body feels—things ache longer, movements feel tighter, and confidence drops without explanation. Some of the most common concerns we work with include:

“I feel like I’ve lost
strength overnight”

“My hips and knees
ache after exercise,
even gentle walking”

“I’m scared to lift
weights now. I don’t
want to get hurt”

“I’ve been told I have osteopenia and don’t
know what to do”

“I want to feel strong
again, but everything
feels too intense.”

“I leak a little when I laugh or exercise and didn’t think I could do anything about it.”

These are not just physical issues—they impact how women show up in life. Our job is to help you reconnect to your strength, safely and confidently.

Our Physiotherapy Approach

Our physiotherapy starts with listening. We assess your movement, posture, core and pelvic stability, joint function, and goals. Then, we build a customized movement program that adapts as you do.

In-depth functional assessments and
muscle testing

Gentle, progressive
strength training

Pelvic floor rehabilitation and education

Recovery plans after
illness, burnout, or hormonal instability

Cross-collaboration with your OB-GYN or internal medicine doctor

Ongoing check-ins to ensure you’re progressing
at your own pace

We don’t believe in “no pain, no gain.” We believe in strength with grace.

Holistic Support Beyond the Clinic

Unlike traditional gynaecology clinics, Menovivre is a full-spectrum menopause clinic built to support your body and your lifestyle. Our OB-GYNs work alongside our in-house nutritionist to help you understand the best diet for menopause, and collaborate with our movement specialists to recommend the best workouts for menopause, especially if you’re experiencing stiffness, fatigue, or muscle loss.

Why choose Menovivre for Menopause Physiotherapy?

This is not your typical physio room with fluorescent lights and intimidating machines. At Menovivre, we’ve created a space where movement is gentle, intelligent, and tailored. No one-size-fits-all plans. No bootcamps. Just informed, expert care designed for women going through real changes.

Book Your Consultation

Whether you’re restarting exercise after a long break, managing new stiffness or joint pain, or simply want to feel stronger again, our physiotherapist is here to help you move with confidence.