Women's Health Physiotherapy
Women's Health Physiotherapy
Women's Health Physiotherapy Hawkesbury and Hills
Women’s health physiotherapy is for all the women in our lives, the mums, soon to be mums, sisters, aunties, nanna’s, daughters. It is for each and everyone of us.
A Women’s Health Physiotherapist has undergone extra training in addition to their university degree allowing them to treat conditions specifically related to women throughout different stages of their lives.
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The role of a women's health Physiotherapist is often misunderstood or our clients are unaware that we are able to treat/help in that area.
Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists can assist in:
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Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions you may experience before, during, and following pregnancy, including:
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Neck and shoulder pain related to Postural Dysfunction
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Pelvic girdle pain including SIJ or Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction
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Low back pain
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Hip pain
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Wrist pain/over-use injuries including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and DeQuervains Tenosynovitis.
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Abdominal Separation you may experience during or following pregnancy
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Incontinence and Prolapse
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Bowel or bladder urgency and frequency
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Bowel related conditions including constipation
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Pelvic floor dysfunction
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Sexual pain (sexual dyspareunia) including sensations of burning, stinging, friction, dryness, irritation, tightness or inability to have penetrative intercourse
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Exercise during and following pregnancy
Assessment will include an in-depth discussion regarding your health, current and previous symptoms, and goals/expectations. Further we may be required to do an external musculoskeletal assessment and/or internal assessment to examine the muscles and tissues inside your pelvis. The assessment allows us to accurately diagnose and treat.
Pregnancy Physiotherapy
We treat general musculoskeletal conditions such as Pelvic Girdle Pain (Pubic Symphysis & SIJ Dysfunction), Low Back or Hip Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and DeQuervains Tenosynovitis.
We also prepare your body and perineum for birth. We discuss perineal massage, birthing positions, pelvic floor exercises, and activity modifications.
Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Urgency, Frequency Physiotherapy
We can assist in managing bowel and bladder incontinence, urgency & frequency.
Maybe you are leaking with you cough or sneeze, maybe you are going to the bathroom more than 10 times oer day or maybe you are unable to run more then 5km without leaking. We are abel to help.
Post Partum Physiotherapy
Assisting your body to return to optimal function. We assess your pelvic floor, use live ultrasound to assist in educating you on your abdominal wall integrity and separation(Rectus abdominis diastasis, divarication of the rectus abdominus, abdominal muscle separation). Whether your goal is to return to everyday activities or return to sport, we can implement an individualised program to get you there.
Dysmenorrhea - Menstrual Pain Physiotherapy
Did you know that we can assist in managing pain associated with your menstrual cycle?
We are able to assist in managing pain associated to endometriosis, adenomyosis and PCO(S).
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Dyspareunia, Painful Intercourse
Do you experience sexual pain?
This may include sensations of burning, stinging, friction, dryness, irritation, tightness or inability to have penetrative intercourse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse Physiotherapy
Do you feel a heavy sensation around your lower abdominals or the opening to the vagina?
Does it get worse throughout the day or after exercise?
These may be symptoms of a prolapse.
We are able to provide pelvic floor exercises, lifestyle modifications as well as assess and fit pessaries for management.
Post Surgical Intervention Physiotherapy
Whether you have recently had a caesarean, hysterectomy or tummy tuck, we are able to assist in your rehabilitation process.
Bowel Physiotherapy
We are able to assist in treating bowel related conditions, such as incontinence and constipation
