The Importance of Specialized Pelvic Rehabilitation
MaterClinic is a center of excellence in Charneca da Caparica, with a particular focus on Pelvic Physiotherapy in Pregnancy and Postpartum. This often overlooked area is crucial for health and quality of life, especially for women. Pelvic floor dysfunctions, such as urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, or prolapses, are common but not normal. Our team of physiotherapists, including Catarina Castro and Inês Sousa, uses evidence-based techniques to rehabilitate and strengthen this fundamental area of the body. Whether in the prepartum, postpartum or at any stage of life, pelvic rehabilitation restores confidence and well-being.
Clinical Pilates: The Perfect Ally for Pelvic Health
Clinical Pilates is the ideal complement to Pelvic Physiotherapy. Unlike traditional Pilates, the clinical method is personalized and guided by physiotherapists, ensuring that the exercises are safe and targeted to the specific needs of each patient.
At MaterClinic, Clinical Pilates is used to:
- strengthen motor control and coordination between the core, pelvic floor and breathing, which are essential for effective pelvic function;
- support functional recovery in the postpartum period, respecting the body’s timing and individual response to movement;
- complement the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor, integrating the specific work carried out in consultation in the overall movement of the body;
- improve functionality and reduce symptoms associated with low back and pelvic pain, in a progressive and adapted manner;
- promote autonomy and confidence in movement, without resorting to intensive or standardized protocols.
MaterClinic’s Comprehensive Care
MaterClinic’s philosophy is based on a person- and family-centered approach to care, recognizing them as entities with their own individuality and needs. For this reason, in addition to Pelvic Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates, we offer services such as Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage, which complement the follow-up and contribute to a consistent and sustained recovery over time.
We also remain open to the integration of new services and professionals who identify with our way of caring and who wish to align themselves with a clear, true purpose oriented towards the well-being of those who come to us. If you see yourself in this operating policy, we invite you to contact us.
Our founder, Cláudia Agostinho, seeks to ensure that all services are provided based on scientific evidence, respect for the individuality of each person and with a clear focus on promoting autonomy and informed decision-making, keeping up to date with new evidence and any changes in national (DGS) and international (WHO) recommendations, sharing them as a team.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Pelvic Physiotherapy painful?
No. Pelvic Physiotherapy is, in most cases, a non-invasive and painless treatment, focused on specific exercises and gentle manual techniques. In certain situations, an internal evaluation or intervention may be necessary; in these cases, the entire procedure is explained in advance and only performed after your authorization.
Is Clinical Pilates performed in a group?
Clinical Pilates can be performed in small groups, with a maximum of four participants, or in individual sessions, depending on your rehabilitation needs and defined objectives.
Does MaterClinic only serve women?
Although the main focus is on maternal health, MaterClinic also offers wellness services such as laser hair removal and non-invasive body and facial harmony treatments, as well as physiotherapy services, including Clinical Pilates and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. All services are previously evaluated for their suitability and benefit for each person, before they start.