Women’s Health Physiotherapy at Adelaide Hills O&G

Physiotherapists working with pregnant and postnatal women are commonly referred to as ‘women’s health physiotherapists’ and are often trained as pelvic health physiotherapists too. They have a special interest in obstetric care and supporting people through a very special yet often challenging time in their lives.

Common conditions that physiotherapy can help with include:

• Pelvic floor dysfunction: This includes problems with the muscles and tissues in the pelvis that can lead to incontinence, prolapse, sexual pain and persistent pelvic pain.

• Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal problems: Pregnancy can cause a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including back pain, pelvic pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Postpartum recovery: After childbirth, people may experience muscle and joint pain, as well as issues with their pelvic floor function.

Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Our team of pelvic health physiotherapists provide support to adults and children with pelvic health conditions. They are experienced at managing concerns sensitively and ensuring clients feel comfortable during the appointment.   

Common conditions the pelvic health physiotherapy team can help with include:

• Bladder issues such as incontinence, urgency, frequency and difficulty emptying

• Bowel issues such as incontinence, urgency, difficulty emptying, constipation and pain

• Pelvic organ prolapse (including vaginal support pessary management)

• Persistent pelvic pain and sexual pain or dysfunction

• Pre and post prostate surgery rehabilitation

• Pre and post gynaecological surgery rehabilitation

• Children’s bladder and bowel dysfunction including bed-wetting

As part of these services, some of the team specialise in paediatric continence and work closely with children, adolescents and their families, and others in the team have specialised skills in treating men’s health conditions.

Physiotherapy can involve a variety of treatment techniques, including exercise, manual therapy, and education. The goal of treatment is to help people manage their symptoms, improve their function, and maintain their overall health and well-being.

At Adelaide Hills O&G the amazing physiotherapists from ‘myPhysioSA pelvic health’ are available full-time. You do not need a referral to book in with our physiotherapists. You do not need to be a patient of our practice to book in. Specialising in pelvic pain, pregnancy and postnatal care, incontinence and prolapse, our physios can help with a range of conditions.

Urgent appointments are often available for management of mastitis with therapeutic ultrasound.