Women’s Health

22 Feb Belly, back and beyond: How physiotherapy Pilates can help you in your journey of pregnancy.

Posted at 11:22h in General Health, Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH

Pregnancy pilates...

09 Feb Active Birth Classes

Posted at 11:42h in birth class, Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH

We are very excited to be offering these active birth classes at the clinic. The feedback we have had from our pregnant mummas re our classes has been very positive and uplifting. We are proud to be able to offer these intimate classes with a...

30 Jan Bowel Complaints

Posted at 14:53h in Men's Health, Women's Health by WWMH

A number of bowel complaints: bowel urgency, faecal or anal incontinence, constipation, irritable bowel disease, and rectal prolapse, are amidst some of the many bowel problems both women and men are struggling with today. Statistics on Faecal Incontinence Statistics Faecal incontinence affects 6% of Australian men...

01 Oct Active Birth Classes

Posted at 21:39h in birth class, Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH

After 2 years of COVID interruptions, we are very excited to have restarted our active birth classes at the clinic. The feedback we have had from our pregnant mummas, is the lack of face-to-face birthing classes in the current climate. We are proud to be...

08 Sep Experiencing pain with sex and the pelvic region?

Posted at 21:27h in over active bladder, pelvic floor, Physiotherapy for sexual pain, sexual pain, Women's Health by WWMH

Like a lot of pain symptoms, pain within the pelvic region is difficult to see. It can also be difficult to diagnose, with many women suffering for years before finding help. It not only affects your day-to-day wellbeing, but also your intimate/sexual relationship. Common symptoms: Pain...

01 Aug Getting Back Into Exercise Activity After Having a Baby

Posted at 20:45h in pelvic floor, Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH

Post-natal exercise has a number of benefits including relieving stress, optimising energy levels, increasing cardiovascular fitness, preventing postnatal depression and promoting weight loss.

30 Jun Vaginal Pessaries – what are they?

Posted at 20:51h in pelvic floor, pessary, Pregnancy, Uncategorised, Women's Health by WWMH

Vaginal prolapse is a common condition whereby the bladder, bowel or womb descend into the vagina. Symptoms commonly include: heaviness in the vaginal area a feeling of a lump in the vagina difficulty having sexual intercourse difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel constipation There are a...

01 Jun Post Natel Assessments

Posted at 12:36h in DRAM, pelvic floor, Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH

We are so pleased to be able to offer this very important service. The last 2 years have been difficult, to say the least, especially for those becoming mums for the first time. Often these women were unable to follow the birth plan they wanted...

03 Mar The role of physiotherapy pre-conception

Posted at 19:37h in Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH

Many changes occur within a mother’s body both during and after pregnancy, including changes to the muscles, ligaments and joints. To make the whole process easier it is important to seek assistance from a professional who can help women to manage and understand the changes...

15 Oct POP goes the bladder, uterus or bowel!

Posted at 20:02h in Women's Health by WWMH

“What is P.O.P.” you ask?

Pelvic Organ Prolapse. But what does it mean? Loss of support for the uterus, bladder or bowel so that one or more of these compartments can find themselves in the vagina. This can have an enormous impact on a woman’s health, affecting bowel, bladder and even sexual function.