--- title: Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy url: https://kinesisclinic.ae/services/womens-health-physiotherapy-dubai/ published: 2026-11-09T16:19:17+00:00 modified: 2026-11-09T17:43:57+00:00 author: Marta Allo post_type: page word_count: 2487 reading_time_minutes: 13 --- # Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy - # Women's health andpelvic floor physiotherapy in Dubai Service overview Physiotherapy for women in pregnancy, after birth and at any age, for the pelvic floor, bladder, tummy muscles, pelvis and back. Who it is for Women with leaking urine, pelvic or back pain in pregnancy, a tummy gap or symptoms of prolapse, and women who want to get back to exercise after a baby. Key treatments offered Pelvic floor muscle assessment, treatment and training, bladder training, tummy gap, diastasis recti and core exercises, hands-on treatment, clinical Pilates and a step-by-step return to exercise. What to expect A first appointment of about 45 minutes, one to one with Gabriela Ramires. An internal pelvic floor check only happens if it would help and you agree. Why choose Kinesis Clinic A women’s health physiotherapist licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, female physiotherapists on request, no referral needed, and free parking at Vida The Hills, next to Emirates Hills. ![A women's health physiotherapist talking with a patient in a treatment room at Kinesis Clinic, Dubai](https://kinesisclinic.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/womens-health-physiotherapy-dubai-consultation.webp) Kinesis Clinic offers women’s health, pelvic floor and pre-postnatal physiotherapy at Vida The Hills in Dubai, Emirates Hills area. **Gabriela Ramires**, our women’s health physiotherapist, sees women in pregnancy, after birth and at any age and stage. She helps with leaking, pelvic pain, a tummy gap and getting back to exercise. You can book directly, without a referral. [ Book an appointment ](https://kinesisclinic.ae/book-an-appointment/) [ WhatsApp us ](https://wa.me/971585544065?text=Hello,+I+would+like+to+book+a+women's+health+physiotherapy+appointment) [Call +971 4 834 8308](tel:+97148348308) ## Common conditions we treat Women in pregnancy and post delivery, Diastasis Recti, pelvic and back symptoms, pre and post operative rehabilitation, as well as with urinary and hormonal concerns. These are the conditions we treat most often. ### Back pain and sciatica in pregnancy Back, hip, buttock and rib pain often build as your bump grows. Our women’s health physiotherapist assesses and treats the areas involved, works on your posture, movement and strength so you can stay active. If you would also like to see a chiropractor in pregnancy, read about our [chiropractic care](https://kinesisclinic.ae/services/chiropractic-care-dubai/). ### Pelvic girdle and pubis symphysis pain in pregnancy Pelvic girdle pain is pain at the front or back of your pelvis in pregnancy. The NHS (National Health Service in the U.K.) estimates it affects up to 1 in 5 pregnant women. It is often worse on stairs, when you turn over in bed or when you get out of a car. It is commonly associated with SPD (Symphysis pubis dysfunction), which is a condition causing pain, stiffness or instability in the pubis symphysis joint at the front of your pelvis. The NHS advises telling your midwife or doctor, because getting it diagnosed early can help keep the pain to a minimum. Gabriela treats pelvic girdle pain with hands-on treatment and exercises. ### Diastasis recti (tummy gap) Diastasis recti is a gap between the two long muscles down the front of your tummy. It often stretches and opens in pregnancy and can leave your core feeling weak. The NHS says the gap usually recovers by the time your baby is eight weeks old, so have it checked if yours has not or you need the right guidance and support. ### Recovery after a C-section or a tear Rebuilding strength in your tummy and pelvic floor muscles once your doctor is happy with how you are healing. From work on the C-section scar to recovery support and return to activities. Scar work is carried out by Katerina Rellias, who has trained in scar management for all types of scars, including after a C-section. ### Leaking urine (urinary incontinence) Urinary incontinence means leaking urine when you do not mean to. Leaking when you laugh, cough, sneeze, jump or lift is called stress incontinence. A sudden, strong need to pee, sometimes with some leaking before you reach the toilet, is urge incontinence. Many women have both, and doctors call this mixed incontinence. #### Which kind of leaking is it? Stress incontinence Leaking when you laugh, cough, sneeze, jump or lift Urge incontinence A sudden, strong need to pee, sometimes with some leaking before you reach the toilet Mixed incontinence Many women have both Leaking is common in pregnancy, after birth and around the menopause, and it can be treated. UK guidelines from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommend supervised pelvic floor muscle training for at least three months as the first treatment for stress leaking, and bladder training for at least six weeks for urgency. At Kinesis, Gabriela checks how your pelvic floor works and plans both with you. If it hurts or burns when you pee, or you see blood in your pee, see your doctor first, as these can be signs of an infection. ### Pelvic organ prolapse Pelvic organ prolapse is when your womb, bladder or bowel bulges into the vagina. It is more common than many women think: NICE notes that, on examination, prolapse is found in up to half of women. You may feel heaviness or a bulge in your vagina. The NHS advises seeing a doctor if you notice a lump in or around your vagina. It lists physiotherapy and pelvic floor muscle training with a women’s health physiotherapist among the treatments. ### A pelvic floor that is too tight Pelvic floor problems are not always about weakness. Sometimes the muscles stay tense and find it hard to relax, and this can cause pelvic pain. Gabriela uses breathing and relaxation exercises and hands-on treatment to help them relax. This can include pain during sex, such as vaginismus, where the pelvic floor muscles tighten involuntarily. Gabriela treats this with internal and external work, and Katerina offers external guidance and training. Long-lasting pelvic pain affects around 1 in 6 women, according to the RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists). If yours keeps going, see your doctor first to rule out other causes, such as endometriosis. ### When to see a doctor first Call your obstetrician or hospital straight away, even at night, if: you are pregnant and bleeding, fluid is leaking from your vagina, or your baby is moving less than usual - you are pregnant or have just had your baby and get a severe headache, changes in your vision or sudden swelling in your face, hands or feet - you have had your baby and have heavy or sudden bleeding, a high temperature or a painful, swollen calf - you had a caesarean in the last few weeks and you are leaking urine, it hurts to pee, or your wound becomes more red, painful or swollen **Call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department** if you have chest pain or difficulty breathing. Do the same for back pain with numbness, tingling or weakness in both legs, numbness around your genitals or bottom, or new trouble peeing or controlling your bladder or bowels. ![](https://kinesisclinic.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kinesis-arc-green.png) ## Your first months after birth Every recovery is different. This is what UK guidance suggests after a straightforward birth. **In the first days and weeks:** start gentle pelvic floor squeezes as soon as you feel ready. **From six weeks:** your postnatal check with your doctor. A 2019 UK guideline recommends that every new mother is offered a pelvic health check with a physiotherapist from six weeks, whatever kind of birth she had. **From three months:** a gradual return to activities and running, once your pelvic floor and strength have been checked. **At any point:** book sooner if you have leaking, pain or a feeling of heaviness. After a C-section or a deep tear, recovery takes longer, so check with your doctor before you do anything strenuous. ## A pelvic floor exercise you can start today Your pelvic floor muscles sit around your bladder and urethra and help you control when you pee. To find them, imagine you are stopping yourself passing urine (peeing). These squeezes are also called Kegel exercises. 01 Sit or lie comfortably and breathe normally. 02 Squeeze those muscles quickly, without pulling your tummy in or holding your breath. 03 Hold the squeeze for 2 seconds, then let go fully. 04 Repeat 10 times. Over the following weeks, build up to holding each squeeze for 10 seconds. The NHS suggests a programme of **at least 8 squeezes, 3 times a day, for at least 3 months**, as it can take a few months to notice a difference. If you are not sure you are using the right muscles, or nothing has changed, Gabriela can check your squeeze and set the right level for you. ## What happens at your first appointment Your first women’s health or pelvic floor physiotherapy appointment at Kinesis Clinic is one to one with Gabriela Ramires, in a private treatment room, and takes about 45 minutes. An internal pelvic floor examination only happens as and when required and with your prior consent. ![A physiotherapist checking a woman's posture and tummy muscles at a first appointment](https://kinesisclinic.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/pelvic-floor-physiotherapy-first-appointment-dubai.webp) 1 ### You talk it through. Gabriela asks about your concerns, symptoms, your pregnancy or birth, your health and what you want to get back to doing. Bring any reports or scans you have. You do not need an MRI before you book. 2 ### She assesses how you move. She checks your posture, breathing and tummy muscles, and how your back, hips and pelvis move. 3 ### You decide about an internal check. If an internal examination would help, Gabriela explains why and what it involves first. You can say no, ask for a chaperone or stop at any time. Without it, she can still assess your pelvic floor from the outside, though an internal check tells her more about how your muscles feel and work. 4 ### You start treatment. You leave with a plan and your first exercises to do at home. **Before you come:** On your first appointment, arrive five minutes early with your Emirates ID or passport. We may send you a short form to fill in before your visit. You are welcome to bring your baby or toddler, Gabriela keeps toys in her room. **If leaking is your main concern:** keep a bladder diary for three days before you come, it would help. Write down what you drink, when you pee and when you leak, and include a work day, a day off and your activities if you can. ![Gabriela Ramires, women's health and pelvic floor physiotherapist at Kinesis Clinic, Dubai](https://kinesisclinic.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/gabriela-ramires-womens-health-physiotherapist-dubai.webp) ## Meet Gabriela Ramires, our women's health and pelvic floor physiotherapist Gabriela has more than ten years of clinical experience and is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA licence 00216070-002). She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and an MSc in Neurological Rehabilitation. Her training covers women’s health, pregnancy and postnatal rehabilitation, Diastasis Recti tummy muscle separation, and mat, reformer, chair and barrel Pilates. She speaks English and Portuguese. Gabriela carries out the internal pelvic floor assessments at Kinesis clinic. She also sees babies and children in our [paediatric physiotherapy](https://kinesisclinic.ae/services/paediatric-physiotherapy-dubai/) service. “Many of the women I see have lived with leaking or a tummy gap for years because they were told it is part of having a baby. It is common, but it can be treated, and you do not need to wait until it gets worse to come in.” Gabriela Ramires, women’s health physiotherapist [Read Gabriela’s profile](https://kinesisclinic.ae/team/best-physiotherapist-dubai/) ## Pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment at Kinesis Clinic Depending on what Gabriela finds on her assessment, your plan can include: - pelvic floor exercises, checked at each visit and progressed as you get stronger - bladder training, to help you go longer between toilet trips and feel less urgency - Breathing, stretching and relaxation exercises, for a pelvic floor that is too tight as well as one that is weak - exercises for your deep tummy muscles and the tummy gap - hands-on treatment for pelvic internal and external work, hip and back pain - [clinical Pilates](https://kinesisclinic.ae/services/clinical-pilates-dubai/) on the mat including one-to-one prenatal and postnatal Pilates - a step-by-step plan back to the gym or to running - advice on bladder habits, lifting and carrying your baby In pregnancy, Gabriela also plans pelvic floor, breathing and strength exercises to get your body ready for labour, around how far along you are. Most women come every one to two weeks and do their exercises at home every day in between. How many appointments you need depends on what you come in with, and our women’s health specialist will talk you through it at your first visit. If you are recovering from tummy surgery, such as a tummy tuck with muscle repair, ask us about [manual lymphatic drainage](https://kinesisclinic.ae/services/manual-lymphatic-drainage-dubai/) (MLD). Once your surgeon agrees, you can see and benefit from our MLD specialist physiotherapist. ## Questions women ask us ### When can I start physiotherapy after giving birth? You can book a postnatal physiotherapy appointment at Kinesis from about three to six weeks after birth, or sooner if you have pain or leaking and your doctor agrees. If you had a C-section or a deep tear, check with your doctor first. ### I had my baby years ago. Is it too late? No. Leaking, a tummy gap and a weak pelvic floor can be assessed and treated whether your baby is six months or six years old. ### Is it normal to leak when I laugh or sneeze after having a baby? It is very common, but you do not have to put up with it. Pelvic floor exercises guided by a physiotherapist are the first treatment UK guidelines recommend. At Kinesis, we can check your pelvic floor and guide you with your training. ### Can physiotherapy help diastasis recti? It can. The NHS says regular pelvic floor and deep tummy exercises can help reduce the gap. At Kinesis Clinic in Dubai, Gabriela is our Diastasis Recti expert. She measures your tummy gap, checks how your tummy muscles work together and builds your treatment plan and exercises from there. ### Can I see a female physiotherapist? Yes. Gabriela Ramires and the other female physiotherapists at Kinesis Clinic in Dubai, Marta, Asteera and Katerina, see women for pelvic floor and core rehabilitation as well as other female concerns. Gabriela is the only one who carries out internal assessment and treatment. Ask for a female physiotherapist when you book. ### Do I need a referral, and can I claim on my insurance? You can book without a referral. Kinesis does not bill insurers directly. You pay at the clinic, and after each session we email you the invoice and a form to send to your insurer for reimbursement. Some insurers want a doctor’s referral and/or a pre-approval first, so check your policy before your first visit. You could also have a consultation with our in-house GP, who can write a referral if you need one. ![](https://kinesisclinic.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/kinesis-ribbon-green.png) ## Book women's health physiotherapy at Kinesis Clinic Kinesis Clinic is at Vida The Hills, Tower A2, ground floor, units 8, 9 and 10, Dubai. It is next to Emirates Hills and a short drive from The Lakes, The Springs, The Meadows and Dubai Hills. Parking is free for two hours when reception validates your stay. [ Book an appointment ](https://kinesisclinic.ae/book-an-appointment/) [ WhatsApp us ](https://wa.me/971585544065?text=Hello,+I+would+like+to+book+a+women's+health+physiotherapy+appointment) [Call +971 4 834 8308](tel:+97148348308) Clinically reviewed by Gabriela Ramires De Oliveira, Women’s Health Physiotherapist (DHA licence 00216070-002), and Aikaterini Rigoutsou Rellias, Medical Director (DHA licence 97466043-003). Last updated October 2026. 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