Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

Pelvic Floor consultations can benefit people at all stages of life, with a range of conditions. This appointment type is suitable for individuals who primary concern is pelvic floor dysfunction.

This assessment may include:

  • Urinary incontinence

  • Faecal incontinence

  • Pelvic pain

  • Pain with sexual intercourse

  • Vaginal heaviness

  • Vaginal Dryness

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

  • Leakage with exercise

  • Leakage with coughing/sneezing/laughing

  • Pelvic Floor symptoms during menopause

  • Vaginismus

  • Endometriosis

  • Bladder urgency

  • Chronic Constipation

  • Post hysterectomy or other gynaecological surgery

  • Overactive/hypertonic pelvic floor

  • Pelvic floor symptoms during pregnancy

  • Birth and labour preparation; pelvic floor relaxation and pushing strategies

Note: if you are pregnant this exam will include a very similar history to the pregnancy assessment however it will also include a vaginal examination. This is highly recommended during your pregnancy and allows us to assess the strength, endurance and coordination of your pelvic floor. This assessment will also ensure that pelvic floor can relax, which is very important if you are aiming for a vaginal delivery.

Pelvic Floor Conditions

  • Prolpase refers to to the bulging or dropping of one or more of the pelvic organs from their normal position into or out of the vagina. The pelvic organs consist of the uterus, vagina, bowel and bladder. Symptoms may include vaginal heaviness, bulging or a dragging sensation. Pelvic floor physio is an effective way to help treat and manage the symptoms of prolpase. Our team are trained in Pessary Fittings which are great options to support prolpase.

  • Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is when you are experiencing urinary leakage with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure such as when you sneeze, cough, laugh, jump or run. Urge Urinary Incontience (UUI) is when you experiencing urinary leakage associated with a strong urge to go to the bathroom. Both of these conditions are effectively treated with Pelvic floor physio.

  • Pelvic Pain can be caused by a number of different factors and encompasses a variety of different conditions such as endometriosis, vaginismus, vulvodynia and bladder pain syndrome.

  • Menopause and post-menopause is a common time for pelvic floor symptoms to worsen with up to 40% of post-menopausal women reporting urinary incontinence and up to 31% reporting symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, with most symptoms being reported around age 60-65 years old. Pelvic Floor Physio can be an effective tool during this time to alleviate and prevent symptoms.

Prolpase

Pelvic floor dysfunction can result in a range of symptoms such as incontinence, prolpase, constipation and painful intercourse. Dont let your pelvic floor symptoms take control of your like anymore and let our expert pelvic floor physios help guide you in your treatment