Postnatal
Women's Health Physiotherapy & Pilates, Torquay
Postnatal Assessment
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 level exercise.
A pelvic floor consultation is a good idea (more information under Pelvic Floor tab) and can be done after you stop bleeding. We generally do internal pelvic floor assessments from around the 6 week mark but we would absolutely see you earlier if you had any specific concerns.
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 or in Pilates or physio rehab sessions.
Why Choose Us?
Our physios 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.
Open Hours
Monday : 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Tuesday: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Wednesday: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Thursday: 09:00 am – 03:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8:00 am – 11:00 am (by appt)
Sunday: Closed
Evenings by appointment
Location
Suite 104, First Floor, Torquay Medical Hub
1 Cylinders Drive, Torquay, Victoria 3228
Phone Number
0421248853
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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