Pelvic Floor & Pregnancy Physiotherapy
WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSIO | MEN’S HEALTH PHYSIO | PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIO | PRE & POST PARTUM CARE
“The pelvis is closely associated with
our greatest abilities and disabilities,
our greatest romances and tragedies,
our greatest pleasures and pains”
( Fryette 1954 )
Pelvic floor issues for both men and women such as incontinence, bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pain and pelvic pain are an all-too-common struggle for so many people. Side effects following prostate procedures for men is also very common, with growing evidence of substantial benefit found from conservative Pelvic Floor Physio techniques. All Pelvic Floor issues can have significant impact on quality and enjoyment of life and need specialty Physio to help manage. Our passionate and close-knit physio team includes Amanda Cao, who is a specialist Pelvic Health Physio, and is experienced and dedicated to help both women and men who experience a range of distressing pelvic floor problems regain their quality of life and well-being.
With regards to pregnancy, female bodies experience huge changes and demands in many ways over a short period of time - physical, hormonal, spiritual and emotional. Having the knowledge, care and support of a well trained and experienced Pelvic Health / Women’s Health physiotherapist can make a world of difference over this time.
Pelvic Floor Physio covers but not limited to:
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Floor Prolapse
Sexual dysfunction and pain
Bladder, bowel, pelvic floor dysfunction
Adult incontinence in Women and Men
Complications following prostate procedures for men
Pregnancy Physio Care covers, but not limited to:
Comprehensive Pre- and Post-pregnancy advice and treatment
Safe exercise advice and planning
Individual pelvic floor assessment and advice
Musculoskeletal issues associated with pregnancy, ie. back pain, SIJ pain, rib pain, carpal tunnel, tendonitis
Advice regarding supports and braces
Post-Partum (following birth) Physio care covers, but not limited to:
General post partum support and wellness including safe exercise advice
Post-natal pelvic floor assessment and advice
Post vaginal and caesarean section care, including scar tissue management
Abdominal muscle assessment and management of abdominal muscle separation
Feel good, perform better.