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13 Apr Pelvic Floor Changes in Menopause: What’s Normal and What’s Treatable

Posted at 09:00h in General Health, Incontenience, menopause, pelvic floor, Pelvic Pain, Relaxation Breathing pelvic floor, Women's Health by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

Menopause is a natural life stage, but the physical changes it brings can feel unexpected, especially when they affect bladder, bowel, or pelvic comfort. Many women notice pelvic floor changes in menopause or perimenopause, even if they had no issues earlier in life. ...

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31 Mar Transgender Healthcare Matters: The Role of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Posted at 09:00h in Men's Health, transgender, Women's Health by WWMH

March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day that celebrates transgender and gender diverse individuals while also raising awareness about the barriers many still face in accessing safe and respectful healthcare. Visibility is not only about recognition; it is also about improving understanding, education,...

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09 Mar What Is Endometriosis & How Can You Manage It?

Posted at 09:00h in Pelvic Pain by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about a condition affecting 1 in 9 women in Australia.  If your period pain feels overwhelming, if intercourse is painful, or if you experience ongoing pelvic pain, bowel or bladder discomfort it is not “just bad periods.” ...

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16 Feb Overactive Bladder: When Urgency Starts Running Your Day

Posted at 09:00h in over active bladder, pelvic floor, Women's Health by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

If you feel like you’re always planning your day around the nearest toilet, you are not alone. Overactive bladder (OAB) affects both women and men and can significantly impact confidence, work, social activities, and sleep. Yet many people assume it’s just “part of getting older”...

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19 Jan Birth Prep 101: Training Your Pelvic Floor for the Big Day 

Posted at 09:00h in birth class, Pregnancy, Women's Health by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

At Western Women’s Health, our pelvic floor physiotherapists provide personalised birth preparation to support pelvic floor function and help you feel informed for labour and beyond...

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17 Dec Hard Flaccid Syndrome: A Pelvic Condition Men Don’t Talk About and How Physiotherapy Can Help!

Posted at 09:00h in Erectile Dysfunction by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

Hard Flaccid Syndrome (HFS) is a little-known but deeply distressing condition affecting men’s pelvic and sexual health. Despite growing awareness, many men feel confused, isolated, or even frightened by their symptoms and can often wonder if something is “permanently damaged” or if their sexual function...

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10 Nov Tummy Tuck Recovery: Why Lymphatic Drainage Matters

Posted at 09:00h in General Health, pelvic floor, Women's Health by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

If you’ve recently had a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), you’re likely familiar with the initial tightness, swelling, and changes in how your body feels. While the surgery can be transformative, recovery takes time, and post-op swelling or discomfort can last longer than expected. This is where...

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13 Oct Dry Needling for C-Section Scars: A Pelvic Floor Physio’s Guide to Healing Beyond the Surface

Posted at 09:00h in Women's Health by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

How can dry needling for C-section scars help reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you reconnect with your core after surgery? If you’ve had a Caesarean section, you’re not alone—about 1 in 3 births in Australia are via C-section. While most women expect some tenderness during...

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10 Oct Stress Urinary Incontinence

Posted at 12:32h in Informative Videos by WWMH

In this video, Urvi from Western Women's and Men's Health discusses stress urinary incontinence, what causes it, and how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help improve bladder control and confidence. ...

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15 Sep Healthy Toileting Habits for Optimal Bladder and Bowel Function

Posted at 09:00h in Bed Wetting, Paediatric Physio, Paediatric Toilet training, pelvic floor by sthompson@hoppersphysio.com.au

Did you know that the way children are taught to use the toilet can have a lasting impact on their bladder and bowel health? The healthy toileting habits they develop during their early years—how and when they go to the toilet, and how they position...

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