Women's Health &
Pelvic Floor Physio
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specialised form of physical therapy aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor muscles and addressing pelvic floor dysfunction. While pelvic floor physiotherapy is often associated with pre and postnatal care, our specialised practitioners treat a wide range of other pelvic health conditions in addition to pre and postnatal care.
Women's health issues occur in 40-60% of women. These issues can include leakage of urine or faeces, bladder or bowel urgency, prolapse or painful sexual experiences.
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During pregnancy and the post partum period there are a few other conditions that can occur due to the extra demands placed on the pelvic floor. While leakage is one, pelvic pain and low back pain is another that womens health physiotherapists can help with. After birth, if you're not exactly sure how to get back to doing what you would like physically, we can also help you make a safe plan.
Common conditions we manage
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Stress urinary incontinence
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Urge urinary incontinence
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Pelvic pain: pubic bone, sacral joints, tailbone
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Pain with intercourse
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Vulval pain
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Preparation for birth: hip and perineal stretching
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Recovery from pregnancy and birth
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Prolapse including pessary fitting (Stephanie)
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Perineal or Cesarian scarring
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Abdominal separation
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Faecal or flatus incontinence
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