Paediatric Pelvic Health
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is not solely for women and definitely not for adults only. Children can benefit from Pelvic Health Physiotherapy as well. Bladder and bowel concerns can occur [...]
Stress, Urge and Mixed Urinary Incontinence Explained
Urinary Incontinence is a very common complaint among women of all ages. Research has shown that up to 1 in 3 women who have had a baby, and approximately [...]
Internal Vaginal Examinations
Vaginal examinations are a very useful way of specifically assessing the pelvic floor and/or diagnosing pelvic conditions. This may be performed as an external visual assessment or may include an [...]
I have been diagnosed with prolapse, now what?
Imagine this you have been to your doctor because you are experience symptoms in your pelvis. They complete a pelvic exam (hopefully) and tell you that you have a prolapse. [...]
Vaginismus vs Vulvodynia
What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus is the involuntary contraction or tightening of the vaginal muscles typically when the vulva is touched. This involuntary contraction can cause pain/discomfort before sex, when inserting [...]
From Bump to Bub
A Women’s Health Physio’s Perspective of What to Expect Being a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist has given me a great deal of insight into the challenges each stage of pregnancy brings. [...]
Caesarean Scar Massage
A Caesarean, or C-Section delivery is major abdominal surgery, involving surgical incision through 7 layers of tissue in order to deliver your newborn. Now, we don’t say this to scare [...]
Sex After Pregnancy
Pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period is a wild ride of emotions. Some of these emotions you may not be able to control (thank you hormones) and that’s okay. When [...]
Why you’re having painful sex
No one feels like having sex if it hurts, but it’s easy for your partner to feel like you don’t care... Painful sex is something that is not often discussed [...]