General physiotherapy
WHAT OUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST'S CAN HELP WITH:
Musculoskeletal Issues
- Back pain and neck pain.
- Joint pain (e.g., shoulder, knee, or hip).
- Muscle strains and sprains.
- Sports injuries (e.g., tennis elbow, ACL tears).
- Postural problems and alignment correction.
Balance and Falls Prevention
- Programs for clients to improve stability and reduce fall risks.
Fitness and Conditioning
- Strength and flexibility training for overall health improvement.
- Advice on safe return to exercise after injury.
Can you use a GP care plan ?
Yes
Can you use a private health?
Yes
Women's health physiotherapy
WHAT OUR PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS CAN HELP WITH:
- SUI (Leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing or exercising)
- Frequency going to the toilet
- Urgency going to the toilet
- Pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis and management
- Preparing for labor and support through pregnancy
- Pre and post gynaecological surgery
- Pelvic pain conditions (Vaginismus, vulvodynia, pain during sex, endometriosis)
- Constipation and bowel health
Do you need a doctors referral ?
No need for a referral from your GP
Can you use a GP care plan ?
Yes
Can you use a private health?
Yes
Pelvic floor in pregnancy
Pelvic floor appointments recommended from 12 weeks gestation
We understand that every pregnancy journey is unique and we work with you to achieve your specific goal whether it be education, exercises, pain reduction or pelvic health concerns.
We want pregnancy to be an exciting time for you where you feel supported and listened to.
Our pelvic floor physiotherapists provide tailored advice and modifications to support your pelvic floor, prepare your body for birth, and help you stay active throughout pregnancy. We also provide reformer pilates in our clinic and have created a beautiful network of likeminded women from everywhere on the Gold Coast.
Birth preparation at 34 weeks gestation - 60 minute appointment
Preparing the pelvic floor and mind for birth
Learn perineal massage
Learn how to prevent and understand tearing
Learn how to breath and push correctly
Learn about abdominal separation
Learn about prolapse and how to prevent it
Feel confident in your body and you ability with exercise
Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain
Treatment of common conditions that can occur during pregnancy through evidence based treatment options and find out what you can do at home to help.
- Lower and mid back pain
- Pelvic girdle pain / SPD (Pain in your pelvis and pubic bone)
- Wrist pain (During pregnancy and with breastfeeding)
- Abdominal separation (Dram)
- Vulvar varicosities
- Carpal tunnel
- Urinary leakage
Pelvic floor Postnatally
3 Week postnatal assessment of pelvic floor and abdominals
At 3 weeks postnatal we can assess for your abdominal separation and most importantly set you up with a specific home exercise program to address this
Have an external vaginal examination to determine the level of intensity suitable for you to exercise at during this early postnatal phase.
6 Week postnatal assessment of pelvic floor and abdominals
At 6 weeks postnatal we can assess for your abdominal separation and its progression.
With your consent and confidence this is an ideal time to have an internal vaginal examination to determine strength, endurance and coordination of your pelvic floor as well as assess for prolapse.
Pregnancy related musculoskeletal pain
Treatment of common conditions that can occur during pregnancy through evidence based treatment options and find out what you can do at home to help.
- Neck pain
- Lower back pain and mid back pain
- Pelvic girdle pain / SPD
- Wrist pain and Carpal tunnel
- Abdominal separation (Dram)
- Vulvar varicosities
Reformer Pilates during pregnancy and mum's and bub's Pilates
View our Reformer pilates page for more information and joint a supportive community
Prolapse management and pessary fitting
As Women's Health Physiotherapists, we are well aware of the prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse.
Often the word prolapse can be intimidating and scary. We want you to leave your appointment feeling as though there are options and support available. There are many options and we will create a plan with you and for you!
It can occur most commonly after childbirth but is not exclusive to those who haven't had children.
What we treat:
We treat all types of pelvic organ prolapses such as:
- Cystocele (bladder prolapse)
- Apical prolapse (uterine prolapse)
- Vault prolapse (Top of the vagina)
- Rectocele (bowel prolapse)
PESSARY FITTING
Our pelvic floor physiotherapists fit medical grade vaginal pessaries to support your prolapse.
The type of pessary we fit will depend on the prolapse you have and our findings on assessment.
These are a great conservative option to relieve symptoms such as bulging and/or heaviness.
We work with gynaecologist and specialists.
Pelvic pain, endometriosis and sexual pain
Addressing Sexual Pain and Dysfunction
Our pelvic floor physiotherapists understand that pelvic and sexual pain can be a sensitive to discuss.
Our approach is centred around providing an environment in which you feel comfortable and supported to open up and discuss your concerns and challenges.
Working with great gynaecologists, dietitian's, naturopaths and psychologists our aim is multidisciplinary to help you get the best results we can.
What treatment might look like:
- Pelvic floor relaxation through individualised exercises
- Muscle release (internal and external)
- Vaginal wands
- Graded exposure and use of dilators
- Education about your presentation and referrals if needed