By Youlie Warda | Physiotherapist at KINETIKA Physiotherapy Dubai

Contrary to popular belief, postpartum isn’t the end of your pregnancy journey. It’s the beginning of your recovery. While many see the six-week check-up as the milestone that marks a return to “normal,” both science and real-life experience show that healing takes far longer. Yet women are often expected to feel “back to normal” far too soon.

Your Body Deserves a Comeback Plan

Returning to yourself after birth isn’t about jumping into workouts or squeezing into old clothes. It’s about intentionally rebuilding your body, from the inside out.

Whether your goal is to get back to your daily routine, your career, or your fitness activities, the postpartum period needs structure, support, and expertise.

Just like athletes undergo rehabilitation after injury, mothers deserve the same level of care. Physiotherapy isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. It helps address existing issues and prevent future ones.

What’s Changing in Your Body?

Your body goes through several predictable changes, including:

• Stretched abdominal muscles
• Pelvic floor strain
• Altered posture
• Increased joint laxity and instability

Without the right support, these adaptations can lead to:

• Chronic pain
• Urinary/fecal issues
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Difficulties resuming daily tasks or physical activity

At KINETIKA, we treat and help women navigate different concerns including:

• Incontinence
• Prolapse
• Constipation
• Neck, shoulder and low back pain
• Diastasis Recti
• C-Section Scar Adhesions
• Tearing
• Pelvic Pain
• Sexual Dysfunction or Pain
• Postural Strain

Your Recovery Roadmap Starts Here 

Many women are eager to return to their routines. At KINETIKA, we make that return safe, gradual, and grounded in science.

Every postpartum journey is unique. It’s shaped by your birth experience, your daily life, and your goals. That’s why recovery shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re weeks, months, or even years post-birth, there’s always a place to begin.

So where do you start?

• Reconnect with Your Core
  Breathing and Kegels lay a solid foundation for recovery. Since it can be difficult to engage correctly on your own, working with a physiotherapist helps ensure proper activation and coordination.
• Get Assessed
  A 1:1 pelvic floor assessment gives you a clear starting point, identifies hidden imbalances, and provides a roadmap tailored to you.
• Move with Intention
  Movement is introduced gradually and intentionally. Physiotherapy teaches you how to move with awareness, reduce unnecessary strain, and progress safely over time.
• Trust the Process
  True healing takes patience, time, and the right kind of support. With physiotherapy, you’re not rushing back to your “old body”, you’re progressing into a stronger, more connected version of yourself.

You gave life. Now let’s help you feel fully alive in yours.