PHYSIOTHERAPY
Start with a Squeeze & Lift to gain awareness of your pelvic floor
What is “Pelvic Health” or “Women’s Health” Physio?
A special area of Physiotherapy that focuses on Women's Health throughout a lifespan
Many women are surprised to hear that this special area of physiotherapy even exists and sadly most don’t know what we can do to help.
Pelvic health physiotherapist’s have studied a postgraduate master’s degree to become expert clinicians in managing pelvic conditions. They are able to perform internal and external pelvic exams and use the Real-Time Ultrasound for biofeedback of the pelvic floor muscles.
Lydia takes a sensitive, holistic and evidence-based approach to treatment. Her goal is to help you feel in control of your body so that you can get back to doing the things that matter the most to you.
Women’s Health consultations
What are the pelvic floor muscles?
The pelvic floor is a unique group of muscles that create a sling across the floor of the pelvis. They contract and relax like any other muscle and have the ability to stretch and shorten.
The pelvic floor muscles support the abdominal and pelvic organs, allow storage and emptying of the bowel and bladder, allow sexual activity and childbirth.
What conditions do Pelvic Health Physiotherapists manage?
Incontinence - urinary and faecal
Pelvic organ prolapse
Endometriosis
Rectus abdominus diastasis
Pelvic, back, hip and coccyx pain
Bladder frequency and urgency
Overactive bladder
Constipation
Pregnancy and Postnatal care
Sexual dysfunction
What are typical management strategies?
Pelvic Floor muscle up and down training
Bladder training and education
Defaecation dynamics and voiding dynamics
Fluid and diet modification
Vaginal training with dilators
Exercise prescription for pelvic mobility and strength
Manual therapy for internal/external muscles
SRC Fitting
Gentle compression improves muscle tone and stability to reduce pelvic and back pain. Organise a fitting with our Women’s Health Physiotherapist by booking below.
SRC recovery shorts
SRC Pregnancy leggings
SRC Pregnancy shorts
SRC products are rebatable under most health funds.
Women’s Health FAQ
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For your first consultation, please allow 40 to 60 minutes.
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You do not need a referral to visit our practice as a new patient. The majority of our patients have been referred to us by family, friends, a GP or allied health professional; however, this is not necessary.
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Please bring any imagining (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT or MRI scans) and relevant reports. Please come with a moderately full bladder (provided it is not painful). If your bladder is recently emptied, it is harder to visualise on the Real Time Ultrasound.
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Lydia will discuss your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination, to make an accurate diagnosis and identify any contributing factors. Lydia will use the Real-Time Ultrasound machine to assess the pelvic floor muscles (this only needs access to the lower tummy area). Sometimes an internal examination is recommended, but this is discussed thoroughly at the time of your appointment.
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Lydia will measure your hips and advise you on the correct garment size. You can try sample products before purchase to ensure it's comfortable for you. Products are recommended by health professionals and have proven helpful in research therefore, most health funds rebate the purchase of a pair of SRC shorts.
Obstetrician - Gynaecologist
Priority referral form
Please use the Priority Referral Form below, and we will contact your patient directly and liaise with you regarding their management.
For urgent appointments, call the clinic at 08 9221 8458
