Physiotherapy built around women's bodies
Pregnancy, childbirth and menopause each change how a woman's body carries load, and general physiotherapy adapted as an afterthought does not serve those changes well. Women's health physiotherapy is its own field, with its own assessment methods and its own evidence base. At Physio Buddy in Chandkheda, Dr. Maitri Kothari, BPT, MPT, provides this care with the privacy and patience these concerns deserve, because many of them go untreated simply because women feel awkward raising them.
Pregnancy back pain and antenatal physiotherapy
Back and pelvic girdle pain affect a large share of pregnancies, driven by shifting posture, ligament laxity and a steadily changing load. Common does not mean untreatable. Antenatal physiotherapy offers safe positioning and support strategies, specific exercise matched to your trimester, and gentle hands-on techniques where appropriate. This is a different problem from ordinary back pain and is treated differently, always with your obstetrician's care as the anchor.
One caution belongs here rather than in fine print: bleeding, fluid loss, severe headaches or reduced foetal movement are matters for your obstetrician immediately. Physiotherapy complements obstetric care and never replaces it.
Postnatal recovery
Delivery is a significant physical event, and recovery deserves the same structure an athlete would get after a demanding season. Postnatal physiotherapy covers checking and rehabilitating abdominal separation (diastasis recti), rebuilding core strength in a sensible progression, early mobility after a caesarean, and treating the neck, back and wrist pain that come with feeding, lifting and carrying a baby around the clock. When you want to return to exercise or running, the progression is graded and realistic, with no pressure to bounce back on anyone's timeline but your own body's.
There is no expiry date on this care either. Women arrive months or even years after delivery with a back that never quite recovered or a core that never felt connected again, and those problems remain very treatable.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy
Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh or skip; sudden urgency; a sense of heaviness or dragging. These symptoms are extremely common after childbirth and around menopause, and they respond well to treatment, yet most women have never once been shown how to train their pelvic floor correctly. Pelvic floor muscle training is the first-line, evidence-backed treatment for stress incontinence, and it works best with proper teaching: breath and pressure management, correct activation and a progressive programme, not just a vague instruction to do Kegels. Assessment is discreet, consent-led and explained fully before anything begins.
Osteoporosis and bone health after menopause
Falling oestrogen levels accelerate bone loss, which is why fracture risk climbs for women after menopause. Physiotherapy's role is practical: progressive resistance work and appropriate impact through structured exercise therapy to help maintain bone, balance training to prevent the falls that cause fractures, and posture work to protect the spine. If you already have an osteoporosis diagnosis, exercise is planned around safe loading, alongside whatever your doctor has prescribed. Related joint problems such as arthritis are managed within the same programme.
How sessions work
Consultations run privately at the Chandkheda clinic, Monday to Saturday. New mothers and pregnant patients who find travel difficult can book a home visit across Chandkheda, Motera and Gandhinagar, and follow-ups or exercise reviews work well as virtual consultations. Message +91 78619 29326 on WhatsApp; you can simply say it is for a women's health concern and keep the details for the consultation itself.
What Patients Say
"Dr. Maitri Kothari is highly professional. I took 10 days of ultrasound and exercise treatment. I totally got well and healthy. Highly recommended!"
"My mother had knee replacement. Dr. Maitri's post-operative physiotherapy made her walk independently and completely recover. Very grateful!"
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start physiotherapy during pregnancy?
Whenever pain or discomfort starts affecting your days, in any trimester. Many women also start preventively, learning safe exercise and positioning early. Your obstetrician stays in the loop, and their guidance always comes first.
Is it safe to exercise while pregnant?
For most uncomplicated pregnancies, yes, and it is actively beneficial when guided properly. Certain conditions do restrict exercise, which is why the programme is built around your obstetrician's clearance and adjusted trimester by trimester.
How soon after delivery can I start physiotherapy?
Gentle breathing and pelvic floor work often begin within days, with your doctor's go-ahead. Structured rehab commonly builds from around the six-week check, and timelines are adjusted after a caesarean. There is no expiry date either; problems from a delivery years ago are still treatable.
Does pelvic floor physiotherapy involve an internal examination?
Assessment is tailored to you and nothing happens without your explicit consent. A great deal can be achieved through external assessment, education and guided training, and every option is explained openly before you decide what you are comfortable with.
Can physiotherapy fix diastasis recti?
Most cases improve meaningfully with a graded core rehabilitation programme, and research supports exercise as the first approach. Severity varies, so it starts with an assessment of the separation and how your abdominal wall manages pressure.
Can exercise really help osteoporosis?
Yes. Evidence supports progressive resistance and balance training to help maintain bone density and, just as importantly, to prevent the falls that cause fractures. It works alongside your doctor's medical management, not instead of it.
Can I have women's health physiotherapy at home?
Yes. Home visits cover Chandkheda, Motera, Gandhinagar and nearby North Ahmedabad, which many new mothers find far more practical than travelling with a newborn.