Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?

It is a branch of physiotherapy that aims to alleviate and manage symptoms involving the pelvis and the pelvic floor through all stages of life. Our pelvic physio Freya is skilled at treating issues that may occur during pregnancy and in the post-natal period, and before and after prostate cancer treatment.

Bladder Issues:

Stress Incontinence: Leaking urine when coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercising

Urgency/ Urge Incontinence: Sudden, difficult to ignore urge to go to the toilet and/or leaking before you get there.

Frequency: Needing to go to the toilet frequently

Bowel Issues:

Constipation

Difficulty controlling wind or bowel motions

Pelvic Pain:

Pain or discomfort in the pelvis (bladder, vagina or anus)

Pain associated with conditions such as endometriosis

Pain during intercourse

 Pelvic Organ Prolapse:

A bulge and or dragging/heavy sensation in the vagina

Difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel due to prolapse

Pregnancy Related Issues:

Low back pain or Pelvic Girdle Pain

Post-partum pelvic floor and abdominal rehab

What to expect from your initial appointment:

The aim for the initial session is that you leave feeling reassured and empowered to manage your pelvic health.

The initial appointment is 60 minutes. We will discuss your symptoms, your lifestyle and goals of attending physiotherapy.

 The physical examination might involve looking at how you breathe and how your spine and hips move. The vaginal examination is to assess how well your pelvic floor muscles function. Although it is recommended to assess pelvic floor function internally, there is no obligation to have this assessment. There is so much we can do from an external pelvic floor exam, or even from discussion alone. The session will be steered by you and what you are comfortable with.

Together, we will devise an individualised treatment plan that will help you work towards your goals. This plan usually incorporates exercises to train the breathing, the pelvic floor and general strength in the body. Education is also a very important component of your appointments.

Your comfort is our priority and therefore these physio sessions are always done at your pace. You are welcome to bring a chaperone with you.

 ACC and private bookings accepted.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Initial Appointment 60 minutes

Follow-up 45 minutes

Pricing:

ACC: Initial $90

ACC Follow-up $50

Private Initial $150

Private Follow-up $80

To make an appointment to see Freya our pelvic physio, please call the clinic on all 07 575 4080 or click here to book online with Freya