Physiotherapy for Pelvic Health

Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapists have specialist training in assessing and treating common issues related to pelvic floor health. Although these issues are often considered private and sometimes distressing, it is important to seek help. A pelvic health appointment is important for any women experiencing:

  • Bladder or bowel leaking, urgency, frequently or a mixture of these symptoms

  • Pregnancy & postpartum pelvic floor health assessments and guidance

  • Childbirth injury management and support through healing

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Gynaecological surgery prehabilitation and rehabilitation

  • Coccydynia (tailbone pain) 

  • Vaginismus 

  • Vulvodynia

  • Painful intercourse, penetration or inserting a tampon

  • Constipation or obstructive emptying

Physiotherapy for Pregnancy, Musculoskeletal Concerns & Breast Care

  • Musculoskeletal concerns:

    • Back and neck pain

    • Pelvic Girdle pain 

    • De Quervain’s Syndrome

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Joint pain (wrists, knees, ankles etc)

  • Pregnancy and postpartum concerns:

    • Abdominal separation and muscle weakness

    • Advice on safe exercise through pregnancy and after giving birth

    • Return to activity advice (walking, running, netball, football etc)

    • Active birth skills and preparation for labour

  • Breast care through lactation:

    • Mastitis

    • Blocked ducts

    • Milk bleb/white spot

Concerns with the lactating breast should be taken seriously and may need urgent attention. I have some availability for home visits as well as out of hour consults and I can liaise with your GP throughout the process. If you have any of the concerns below, please contact me.

Obstetric TENS Hire

  • FreeMom TENS units available for hire from 36 weeks onwards until 1-2 weeks after childbirth

  • 20-minute education session will teach you how to use the device, when and where to place the electrodes, safety advice and answer any other questions you may have.

  • If you are planning on having a support person with you at the birth it would be beneficial for them to come along to this session too.

  • Contact us for further information or to book an appointment

Private Health Rebates are available on site. No referral needed.