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The Leto Belt is an advanced lumbopelvic back support designed specifically for pregnant women to reduce back and pelvic pain and  to allow women to remain active throughout their pregnancy. 

WOMENS HEALTH & PHYSIOTHERAPY

Women who give birth on or after 1 October 2022 may be able to claim ACC for treatment of injuries sustained during the labor or birth process.
Infomation on ACC Cover for Maternal Birth Injuries can be found on our Blog.

 

Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood all place huge stresses on a women's body. 
Our goal at Leto is to get you, and keep you, fit and pain-free.

 
 
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Physiotherapy

As Women’s Health Physiotherapists, we can help you with a personalised treatment plan to address your specific problem/s and work with you to achieve your goals.

We Can Help With

- Abdominal Separation (Diastasis Recti)

- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Bladder and Bowel Urgency and Frequency, Constipation, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pelvic Pain and Incontinence

- Low back / Sciatica / Hip / Groin pain

- Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction/Pelvic Arthropathy

- Pre and Postnatal Rehabilitation and Exercise Programming

- Pre and Post Abdominal/Gynaecological Surgery Rehabilitation

- Wrist pain / Carpal Tunnel and De Quervains Syndrome

- Other Pregnancy and Postnatal Musculoskeletal Complaints.

Antenatal and Postnatal WOF

Each woman’s experience of pregnancy, birth and recovery will be different. The best exercises for your body during these periods is also a very individual thing, depending on how your body is managing and what your needs and goals are.

We encourage all pregnant women and new mums to be checked by a Women's Health Physiotherapist for advice on the best care of yourself and your body so you can feel empowered and confident on your journey into motherhood.

Please note: If you have ANY pelvic floor symptoms (e.g. leaking, prolapse symptoms, painful sex) please book in for an Initial Private Pelvic Floor Appointment instead of a WOF.

Our postnatal WOFs include an ultrasound of your pelvic floor so please try to attend with a moderately full bladder.

Exercise Programming

& Rehabilitation

We cater for women at any level of fitness- from total beginner to elite athlete - designing and/or modifying exercise and rehabilitation programmes to be suitable for pregnant and postnatal women or those with pelvic health issues.

Real Time Ultrasound Scan

RTUS allows us to see how your muscles working in real time. This enables your physiotherapist to show you how to activate and control the muscle more effectively. Similar to an obstetric ultrasound it is a comfortable and non-invasive scan.

Many women feel concern over whether or not they are activating their ‘core’ and ‘pelvic floor muscles’ correctly during their gym workouts or pilates classes. RTUS is great visual feedback tool for you to see how to engage these muscles correctly.

Please note imaging is usually best when the client has a moderately full bladder.

* For women with pelvic floor concerns, a follow up appointment may be suggested for a physical examination and internal assessment. A full explanation about this assessment is always given and your consent will be established prior to any assessment taking place.

Leto Belt

The Leto Belt is designed by our Women’s Health Physiotherapists who have worked for over a decade treating women suffering from low back pain (LBP) and pelvic pain in pregnancy.  The Leto Belt is an advanced lumbopelvic back support designed specifically for pregnant women to reduce back and pelvic pain and  to allow women to remain active throughout their pregnancy.

Workshops and Inservice Training

Do you work in the health and or fitness industry ?

Are you interested in learning more about pelvic health and the considerations and modifications needed when dealing with pregnant or postnatal women, and / or women following gynaecological surgery or those with pelvic floor concerns?

We offer workshops and education sessions that are run by our experienced womens health physio’s. From short 1 hour overview sessions to half or full day workshops.  

We can tailor these sessions to meet your specific interests.

Contact us at info@leto.co.nz 

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