Pelvic Health Physio at Berth
Women's Health Physiotherapy & Pilates
Berth, 2 Wright Place, Geelong
Pelvic Health at Berth Geelong
Our women's health physio's at Berth, Geelong can assess and treat:
- The correct activation and execution of pelvic floor exercises
- Urinary incontinence (stress and urge)
- Overactive bladder
- Pelvic pain
- Overactive pelvic floor requiring down training
- Issues with sexual function
- Bowel issues; constipation, faecal incontinence, rectal pain, fissures
- Prolapse (including pessary management)
- Obstetric injuries (3rd and 4th degree tears)
- Pelvic floor issues post menopause
- Those who struggle with sensation and getting a pelvic floor contraction
- Bladder Pain (previously know as Interstitial Cystitis)
- Coccyx pain
Pelvic floor consultations usually involve an internal examination for best assessment of pelvic floor function but this is not always necessary.
The pelvic floor, like any group of muscles can be trained for strength, co-ordination and endurance and exercise programs are often very individual depending on assessment findings.
Postnatal Assessment at Berth Geelong
A ‘Postnatal check’ is recommended after pregnancy. We will assess and provide treatment for any existing issues and prevent any from occurring as you enter into life as a mother. We will also take into consideration your previous activity level and what activity you wish to get back to. The rehab you will need could range from the demands of caring for your baby to return to running and high impact exercise.
A pelvic floor consultation is a good idea (more information under Pelvic Floor tab) and can be done after you stop bleeding and have had your initial check with your GP or obstetrician.
It is never too late- once postnatal, always postnatal from a pelvic floor perspective! .....that is of course until you rehab it!
Scar Management
Scar management can be useful for C-Section and Episiotomy scars. This usually involves some hands-on treatment and education and some techniques for you to do at home.
Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)
Many women will also experience abdominal separation (Diastasis Recti) which is very normal during pregnancy. Sometimes however, natural healing of this issue is not forthcoming and can lead to back and pelvic floor issues.
A Physiotherapy assessment can identify the extent of a separation and provide a rehabilitation program. Some ladies will only need a quick check and some advice if things are healing well and some may require a little more rehab, specifically progressive retraining of the abdominals. This can be done via home program, physio sessions at Berth Geelong or in Pilates or physio rehab sessions.
Why Choose Us?
Our physios at Berth Geelong are specifically trained in postnatal conditions, diastasis recti assessment and management and Pilates in the post natal population.
Pregnancy & Birth Recovery:
Physio Guide to The First 6 Weeks
Click below for our free Pregnancy and Birth Recovery Guide.
Contact Us
If you are unable to find a suitable time via our online booking system, please call, or send us an email and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Beth Open Hours
Tuesdays 8.30am-4.30pm
Acknowledgement to Country
Surf Coast Shire spans the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar people. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and Protectors of this place. We acknowledge their ancestors who cared for the land, rivers and sea - and all of its creatures - for thousands of generations. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future who continue on this path.
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