Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Services on the Mornington Peninsula
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Pregnancy Physiotherapy appointments are individualised for the woman and her needs and includes:
Musculoskeletal aches and pains
Pelvic floor dysfunction (incontinence and prolapse management)
Birth preparation including pelvic floor assessment, active birth skills, perineal massage and TENS set up
Assessment of pushing technique
Postpartum planning
Safe exercise in pregnancy including exercise for GDM
It is recommended that you see us early in the first trimester to ensure we have plenty of time to optimise your pelvic floor and body for birth, however anytime is also perfectly fine
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First appointment recommended 4-6 weeks after birth (if you have any pain or difficulties, the sooner the better. Conversely, it’s never too late - postpartum is forever!)
Rehabilitation of your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
Recovery after 3rd and 4th degrees tear
Recovery after instrumental delivery (forceps/vacuum)
Prolapse assessment and management
Abdominal separation and management
Scar management
Advice regarding returning to running or high impact exercise
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Mastitis is an inflammatory condition of the breast which is associated with redness, pain and fever. Around 1 in 5 breastfeeding mothers are affected by mastitis, usually occurring in the first 12 weeks post birth. Mastitis should be treated promptly to prevent serious complications.
Ways we can help your breastfeeding journey:
Therapeutic ultrasound
Breastfeeding education
Cold / heat and self-massage advice
Home stretches
Whole breast lymphatic massage
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The pelvic floor is a crucial muscle that supports us more than we realise in our every day life.
Care includes treatment for:
Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis associated pain
Hip and coccyx pain that has not responded to usual treatment
Urinary Incontinence
Bowel dysfunction
Pelvic organ prolapse
Faecal Incontinence including rectal balloon therapy
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A women's body is incredible, but at certain times of our lives we need extra support and care.
Care includes:
Breast and gynaecological cancer rehabilitation and support (during or after treatment)
Osteoporosis management
Healthy ageing assessments
Falls and balance assessments
Fragility fracture management
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Every child reserves the best start to life! Conservative management is s recommended by the International Childrens Continence Society as the first-line treatment for most types of urinary issues in children.
Care includes:
Conservative management of daytime wetting and bed wetting
Management of functional consitpation
Faecal soiling/incontinence
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We offer Men’s Health education and support pre and post prostatectomy
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6 Week hire from 36 weeks
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We are highly qualified and passionate about providing thoughtful and individualised treatment for your unique body