Women’s Health Week in Australia kicks off 4th - 8th September.

This years theme - Grow Your Knowledge - helping women to make informed decisions about their health and prioritising their wellbeing.

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Pelvic pain in pregnancy, how can Physio help.

A weak pelvic floor often gets the blame for bladder leakage, our Women’s Health Physio’s explain why this isn’t always the case!

A well-functioning pelvic floor is essential for daily and is vital for running, don’t overlook it! Book in for your Womens’ Health Assessment beforehand, appointments are available at our Bowral Clinic.

Patient’s often wonder why we care so much about their feet when they come to us with a pelvic health issue.

Well, it’s because there is a deep connection between our feet, pelvis, including our pelvic floor muscles!

Read on to find out more .

Wether it’s a first time mum, goal of vaginal delivery after caesarean (VBAC), goal of a drug free delivery, or subsequent birth planning after a tricky birth that didn’t quite go to plan the first time, our Women’s Health Physio’s can help.

Because prolapse affects each woman differently, it is important that you have an individual assessment and diagnosis.

The post-partum recovery period is a precious window of time for rest and recovery.

Delivery of our babies via caesearean birth is major abdominal surgery and women need to take the time and care to recover safely and effectively.

Approximately 1 in 5 pregnant women will suffer pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. It can be a real nuisance and impact on many day to day activities including walking, standing, stairs, getting dressed, getting in and out of the car and exercise.

One of the primary causes of painful sex is a tense, or non-relaxing, pelvic floor. Approximately 15% of women experience painful sex, however this number rises to 68% in women during their first year post-partum.

When we hear about our pelvic floor we are commonly reminded to strengthen, tighten, lift and squeeze. For many, these exercises may assist with symptoms relating to bladder or bowel incontinence, but for others, pelvic floor exercises may be harmful and make their symptoms worse.

Mastitis is an inflammatory reaction of the breast tissue, caused by blocked milk ducts, which may result in infection. Women’s Health Physiotherapists can help treat Mastitis early and effectively without the need for antibiotics.

Did you know there is a proper way to poop? If you have issues with constipation, straining, fissures or hemorrhoids it could be because of the way you poop.

Do you leak a small amount of urine when you cough, sneeze, lift, laugh or jump? Urinary Incontinence affects up to 37% of women and up to 13% of men. Stress incontinence is generally caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles. In women, the pelvic floor is affected by pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.

The time immediately after your baby arrives, or "postpartum period" is a critical time to protect, repair and strengthen the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. These muscles are critical for restoring abdominal and trunk muscle length and function; and their recovery is easily overlooked whilst keeping up with the demands of a newborn