PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Women’s Health Physiotherapists are experienced and highly trained physiotherapists who specialize in musculoskeletal issues associated with pregnancy, birth, post-partum, breastfeeding and menopause. They also specialize in pelvic floor muscle issues and pelvic pain.
Women’s Health Physiotherapists have post-graduate training and specialized skills in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor function and dysfunction. The life-stages and changes experienced by women can have a wide-ranging impact on their bodies and Women’s Health Physiotherapists are trained to understand this.  An evidence-based approach ensures up-to-date research is used to choose the most effective treatment techniques for you. Pelvic issues (for men and women) can be a sensitive topic and many people take a long time to seek treatment, but help is available! You can expect a thorough and complete pelvic assessment, diagnosis, and explanation of your pelvic issue and a management and treatment plan that you can be actively involved in to improve your pelvic health concern.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU:
Commited, passionate and highly trained physiotherapists would love to help you improve and manage any of the following conditions:
PELVIC ISSUES:
- Genito-pelvic pain disorder (vaginismus)
- Vulvodynia
- Sexual pain
- Overactive (tight) pelvic floor muscles
- Pudendal neuralgia
- Pelvic muscle pain / spasm
- Pain associated with Endometriosis
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Urinary incontinence
- Faecal incontinence
- Prolapse
- Surgery – prolapse, continence sling, hysterectomy or prostatectomy
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM:
- Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PRPGP or Pelvic Instability)
- Pregnancy-related back or neck pain
- Birth related injuries
- Coccyx pain and injury
- Abdominal muscle separation (DRAM)
- Rib pain
- Hip pain (Femoro-acetabular impingement, FAI)
- Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
- Mastitis and blocked ducts
- Return to sport and exercise after childbirth
OPSMC offers Women’s Health Physiotherapy services at our Olympic Park Campus.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You do not require a referral to see a Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist.
Before beginning Group Clinical Pilates Classes, you must first see a Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist for an Initial Consultation.
- Comfortable clothing suitable for moving freely
- Socks
- Drink bottle
- Small towel
Initial consultation with a Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist                         60mins
Review consultation with a Clinical Pilates Physiotherapist                      30mins
Group Clinical Pilates Classes                                      60mins
Patients who have a chronic medical condition and complex care needs may be eligible for Chronic Disease Management (CDM) rebate through Medicare. (Formerly known as an EPC plan). CDM services and Team Care arrangements (TCA) are arranged by a patient’s G.P. Please discuss your suitability for this plan with your G.P. Present any CDM/TCA plan to your Physiotherapist at the time of consultation. A gap fee will apply.
Yes, patients with Private Health Insurance that includes ‘Extras Cover’ may be covered for Women’s Health Physiotherapy services. Please check with your health fund.
After spending time understanding your symptoms and medical history, in consultation with you, an internal vaginal or rectal assessment or non-invasive Real-Time Ultrasound (RTUS) scan may be used to assess your pelvic floor muscle health and function.
Assessment may also include evaluation of your external pelvis, abdominal muscles, bladder and bowel function, lifestyle and exercise factors.  Diagnosis and explanation of your pelvic issue is an integral part of the process.  You can expect a sensitive approach and an individually tailored treatment and management plan.
Do both. Performing regular pelvic floor exercises during pregnancy can be protective of incontinence symptoms. Some women worry that strong pelvic floor muscles will not allow them to give birth vaginally. There is no scientific evidence that this is the case. Pelvic floor exercises are an essential part of your postnatal recovery whether you have a vaginal or caesarean birth. Your pelvic floor muscle exercise technique can be checked by a qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapist. It is important that you are exercising your pelvic floor muscles correctly to achieve these benefits.
Yes, some women (and men) have pelvic floor muscles that are tight and painful. These tight muscles may contribute to coccyx pain, pelvic pain, hip pain, sexual pain and bladder and bowel issues. These symptoms can be quite distressing and affect a person’s quality of life significantly. Your pelvic floor muscles can be checked by a qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapist who can identify tight and painful pelvic floor muscles and prescribe the correct treatment program for you.
Yes! It may sound surprising but men can have pelvic floor issues resulting in pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction bladder or bowel issues too. Pelvic floor muscle training is also essential for preparation and recovery after prostate surgery. Groin pain, Pubic overload (Osteitis pubis) and Hip pain, Femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI) can also be with associated pelvic floor dysfunction.
