CONDITIONS WE SUPPORT

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PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION.

There is a high prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction among Australian women right across the lifespan (from childhood to adolescence to pregnancy and postpartum and throughout menopause).

Fortunately, there is strong scientific evidence supporting conservative management of many pelvic floor disorders.

We want to spread awareness surrounding pelvic floor dysfunction, given that many women experiencing conditions like prolapse, incontinence or painful sex, lack the courage to speak up about their symptoms, and very few know that Pelvic Health Physiotherapy even exists.

So if you or anyone you know is experiencing any pelvic floor symptoms and would like some advice, or if you just want to know if you’re exercising these muscles correctly, please get in touch so you can go on living a healthy and active lifestyle!

Pelvic floor conditions we treat.

  • Chronic pelvic pain conditions

  • Endometriosis, Adenomyosis

  • Vulval conditions - pudendal neuralgia, vulvodynia and vestibulodynia

  • Dyspareunia and Sexual dysfunction

  • Peri and post-menopausal changes

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Incontinence

  • Bladder/bowel dysfunction (as outlined below)

BLADDER DYSFUNCTION

  • Overactive Bladder (OAB)

  • Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)

  • Urge urinary incontinence (UUI)

  • Mixed urinary incontinence

  • Painful bladder syndrome, IC, dysuria

  • Voiding dysfunction

BOWEL DYSFUNCTION

  • Defecation dysfunction

  • Heamorrhoids/fissures

  • Constipation

  • Faecal urgency

  • Faecal/flatal incontinence

  • Rectal prolapse

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pregnancy.

Pregnancy is a really exciting time, but also a time of considerable change for our bodies.

Aside from the obvious weight gain of our growing bump and boobs, there are significant hormonal and postural changes that occur.

The effects of the pregnancy hormones, begin very early in the first trimester, and many of these work to soften muscles and connective tissues in the body.

Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin act largely on the abdominal wall and ribcage, to create space for the growing fetus, and on the pelvic joints and pelvic floor, in preparation for childbirth.

These mechanisms can lead to aches and pains in some women, as well as significant stretching and strain of the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor tissues that suspend our pelvic organs (including our bladder, bowel, and uterus).

So if you are pregnant, and you experience any pains or incontinence, or if you just want to learn more about your amazing, changing body, please get in touch so you can keep active and strong throughout this journey!

antenatAL AND POSTnatal Conditions we treat.

  • Pelvic Girdle Pain: Sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) and pubic symphysis dysfunction

  • Piriformis syndrome

  • Wrist and hand pain - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

  • Rib and thoracic pain

  • Round ligament pain

  • Neck pain and headaches

  • Calf cramps

  • Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment

  • Rectus diastasis and abdominal wall instability and dysfunction

  • Postural dysfunction from repetitive baby cares and
    prolonged breastfeeding postures

  • Exercise in pregnancy and postpartum return to sport advice

  • Inflammatory conditions of the breast - blocked ducts, mastitis, cracked nipples

  • Scar management post Caesarean and Vaginal deliveries

  • Pelvic Floor Muscle and Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (3rd and 4th degree tear) rehabilitation

  • Painful intercourse (Dyspareunia)

  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:
    - Overactive, underactive and uncoordinated Pelvic Floor Muscles
    - Bladder pain, voiding dysfunction, reduced sensation, urinary frequency/urgency, Urge urinary incontinence, Stress urinary incontinence
    - Defecation dysfunction, constipation, heamorrhoids/fissures, faecal urgency, faecal/flatal incontinence
    - Vaginal heaviness, Pelvic Organ Prolapse.