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...
It’s September again, which means that it is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men? The numbers are startling, with around 20,000 men in Australia being diagnosed and close to 3,300 deaths each...
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...
In May Tamika undertook a 5 day intensive Women's Health course to develop her knowledge and skills on managing pelvic floor and pregnancy related issues. By completing this course Tamika has developed her skills in assisting with treatment and management of incontinence and pelvic organ...
Do you walk around in fear of coughing, sneezing or even laughing, because you’re not sure if it will cause you to leak? If this is you then you may be suffering from stress incontinence. This condition is generally a result of weak pelvic floor...
Physiotherapy and Prostate Cancer Surgery The most expected problem post prostate surgery is urinary incontinence. The degree of impact varies from person to person. For some it is a mild problem managed with pads for a few weeks, but for others it can be a year-long...
Do you have pain in your back, buttock or hip? Is pain making it hard for you to walk? Does it hurt when you roll over in bed or get dressed? Pelvic Girdle Pain usually begins during pregnancy but may start after the birth of your...
The treatment of breast cancer may involve surgery, chemo, radiation, hormonal therapy and/or reconstruction. If your treatment plan involves some or all of these, you may suffer some side-effects, including: Axillary Web Syndrome: Also known as “cording”, AWS can occur after breast or axillary (basically...