Pelvic Health Blog
Information on all things pelvic health, including tips and tricks to optimise your pelvic floor function and overall wellbeing.
Information on all things pelvic health, including tips and tricks to optimise your pelvic floor function and overall wellbeing.
Prostatectomy and Physiotherapy
8 Feb 2023, 12:35 p.m.
Why is physiotherapy important prior to prostate surgery?
If you are having your prostate removed, it is recommended to see a physiotherapist at least 6 weeks prior to your operation (if possible). The reason for this is that patients who commence pelvic ...
Traumatic Birth
8 Feb 2023, 12:08 p.m.
Have you had a traumatic birth?
If you have had a traumatic birth then the thought of the next birth can be confronting. One in three Australian mums experience birth trauma. This can be physical, psychological or a combination o...
Pelvic Floor Assessment During Pregnancy
20 Oct 2022, 12:45 p.m.
When people think of having a pelvic floor assessment they may think about having one after you have a vaginal delivery. In-fact it can be very helpful to have one during pregnancy!
Why is it helpful? To get an idea of what your pelvic floor is like prior to delivery. so we know what are we trying to get back to after baby is born. To check if you know how to contract your...
Physiotherapy and Pelvic Health
20 Oct 2022, 12:10 p.m.
When people think of physiotherapists, they often think of their patients as being people who play sport or need rehabilitation in a hospital. In reality, physios work with a wide range of clients, and this includes people with pelvic health issues.
Usually the first appointment is an hour long, this gives you plenty of time to tell your physio what is bothering you and for your physio to ask questions about your symptoms and history. Physical...