The role of physiotherapy in endometriosis
Tuesday, 1 December 2026, 2:15 pm
Hannah Winkler
Endometriosis can cause chronic pelvic pain, painful defecation and sexual dysfunction, with symptoms that may persist despite medical or surgical treatment. Hannah Winkler explores the role of pelvic health physiotherapy as part of multidisciplinary care, including the assessment and management of pelvic floor dysfunction and pain. For colorectal teams, her talk highlights the potential value of collaboration with specialist physiotherapists to address functional symptoms and improve patients’ quality of life.
About Hannah Winkler
Hannah Winkler is a physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science in Pelvic Physiotherapy. She has worked in pelvic floor physiotherapy since 2016 and has pursued additional specialisations in sexuality. She focuses on pelvic health, an area relevant to the multidisciplinary management of endometriosis and its effects on pain, sexual function and daily life. As a physiotherapist and someone who suffers from endometriosis herself, she is able to offer valuable insights from two perspectives.
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