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20 Jun Dyspareunia or Sexual Pain

Posted at 16:09h in General Health, pelvic floor, Physiotherapy for sexual pain, sexual pain, Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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Dyspareunia is the term used for pain experienced with, during, or after sexual intercourse. It can occur before penetration, on penetration, during penetrative intercourse or be an ongoing pain afterwards. It can be felt deep inside the pelvis, or closer to the entrance of the vagina,...

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07 Jun Pessary fitting available now at WWMH

Posted at 08:56h in pelvic floor, pessary, Pregnancy, Uncategorised, Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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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...

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24 May Breastfeeding

Posted at 10:16h in Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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Do your breasts feel hard, painful and warm to touch? Do you have a tender, red lump? Are you feeling feverish and unwell? Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis are painful and make breastfeeding difficult and uncomfortable. This is very distressing and can affect your ability to...

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10 May The Prostate and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Posted at 20:33h in General Health, Men's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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Some interesting facts: The average urethral length in women is 4cm The average urethral length in men is 20cm This extra long length of the urethra in men, can be seen as an anatomical advantage – as more pressure is required to cause leakage. However - men...

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28 Apr What is Clinical Program Classes and how can they benefit you?

Posted at 14:24h in General Health, Uncategorised by WWMH 0 Comments

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At Western Women’s and Men’s Health in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, we offer a range of classes to suit people of all different capabilities. 

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04 Apr The secret ‘How To’ for pelvic floor exercises

Posted at 14:41h in Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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You know you need to do them, but why? And how exactly do you do them? How often do you need to do them? It’s all just a bit mystifying . . . .

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04 Mar Peri Natal Massage

Posted at 20:33h in Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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Pre and Post-natal massage can be beneficial for both expectant and new mothers in managing the significant changes their bodies go through, during this time. A pregnancy massage uses soft tissue massage along with gentle stretching techniques, to reduce common pregnancy-related aches and pain such as...

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10 Feb Caring for your pelvic health after having a baby

Posted at 20:53h in Pregnancy, Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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Have you recently given birth? How's everything feeling 'down there'?  Having a baby changes a woman's body in a variety of ways, some of which can be quite unpleasant in the days, weeks and months after giving birth. Over 70% of women birthing vaginally will end...

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17 Jan Breastfeeding

Posted at 20:31h in Women's Health by WWMH 0 Comments

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Do your breasts feel hard, painful and warm to touch? Do you have a tender, red lump? Are you feeling feverish and unwell? Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis are painful and make breastfeeding difficult and uncomfortable. This is very distressing and can affect your ability to...

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21 Nov Watermums

Posted at 17:15h in General Health, Pregnancy by WWMH 0 Comments

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Watermums is back!  As per the recent government announcements, we have recommenced our hydrotherapy and watermums classes at Aquapulse.  Watermums is a fantastic way for pregnant ladies to maintain or improve general fitness, reduce stress on the pelvis and pelvic floor, improve flexibility, reduce swelling...

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