Women's Health
Physio Moves has a team of Women's Health Physiotherapists who have undergone training with Physiotherapy Specialist Dr Melissa Davidson to enable them to effectively assess and treat issues that are unique to women from teenagers to post menopausal, pregnancy & post birth.
What We Treat
- Musculoskeletal complaints in relation to pregnancy & post birth such as wrist pain, lower back pain, sciatica, hip & groin pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction/bladder & bowel incontinence/ constipation/ pelvic organ prolapse/ pelvic pain
- Abdominal separation (Diastasis Recti)
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction/pain
- Pregnancy care & post birth rehabilitation
- Post operative gynaecological surgery rehabilitation
What to Expect
Our assessment involves a discussion to understand our clients history, concerns, symptoms and goals which will include questions about bladder & bowel habits, sexual function and medical history. Depending on a patient’s presentation, our physical examination could include an assessment of movement, an assessment of our clients abdominals and an internal vaginal assessment to assess the pelvic floor muscles (if required). An internal assessment is only done if the client fully consents & feels comfortable.
We will provide you with a personalised treatment plan based on evidence based practice to help with addressing your concerns & achieve your goals.
Pregnancy WOF
We offer a pregnancy WOF which involves a one off 60 minute appointment that covers:
- Advice on safe modifications for exercise in pregnancy
- Tips for managing common pregnancy complaints
- Advice on pelvic floor muscle exercise
- Guidance on perineal self-massage
- Education and advice on recovery in the early stages after birth
We recommend an assessment 6 weeks after the delivery of your baby, or anytime after your baby is born, but before returning to exercise. This may be 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years! Your rehabilitation after the delivery of your baby may require a few follow up appointments to monitor progress, adjust exercises and meet goals. This assessment will involve:
- Detailed abdominal assessment, including assessment of muscle separation
- Pelvic floor muscle assessment and re-education (this usually involves an internal vaginal exam, subject to consent)
- Advice on postnatal exercise and returning to exercise safely including an individualised exercise programme
$150
PRIVATE PELVIC HEALTH
Initial pelvic health assessment - $150
Follow up - $110
Pre and Post Natal WOF - $110
$80
MATERNAL BIRTH INJURY - ACC COVERED
Initial Assessment - $80
Follow up Assessment- $60
NB: If you do have any pelvic floor symptoms (e.g leaking, prolapse symptoms, painful sex) please book a 60min initial pelvic health assessment instead of a WOF
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Rachel D’Souza
Senior Muskuloskeletal and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist