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Pregnancy & Postnatal

Pelvic Floor

Do you have bladder leakage or vaginal heaviness?
Are you pregnant or have had a baby and want to look after you pelvic floor?
Are you confident you know how to correctly contract your pelvic floor?

If you’re pregnant or have recently had a baby now is the time to look after your pelvic floor. We know that pregnancy and childbirth significantly increase the risk of bladder leakage and prolapse.  Even if you don’t have these problems now you’re still at risk of experiencing bladder leakage or prolapse in the future. Prevention really is better than a cure.

According to recent research 50% of women cannot contract their pelvic floor muscles correctly after receiving verbal or written instruction.  It also shows that 25% of women use a technique that could weaken their pelvic floor.  It’s vital that you know how to correctly contract and relax your pelvic floor.

Common Symptoms:

•    Leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, exercise or on the way to the toilet
•    Rushing to the toilet with an overwhelming urge to go
•    Going to the toilet frequently
•    Having your sleep interrupted by the need to urinate
•    A feeling of vaginal dragging, heaviness or bulge
•    Difficulty controlling your bowel & wind
•    Painful sex

Possible Causes Of Pelvic Floor Problems:

•    Pregnancy & childbirth
•    Constipation & straining
•    Ageing & menopause
•    Chronic cough
•    Heavy Lifting
•    Strenuous sports
•    Over-training of core / abdominal muscles
•    Holding tension in the pelvic floor muscles due to stress

How We Can Help:

Research shows that pelvic floor exercises in pregnancy and postnatally prevent bladder leakage. Research also shows that a pelvic floor exercise program is only effective when prescribed under the guidance of a specifically trained Physiotherapist, rather than following information from a brochure or online. At Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy we specialise in providing a personalised pelvic health program exclusively for you.

What To Expect:

•   A thorough assessment to establish your goals, pelvic floor requirements and treatment plan
•   Design of a personalised pelvic floor muscle exercise program
•   Progression of your program  and application to daily activities

Did You Know

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Optimise Your Pelvic Health During Pregnancy & Beyond

•    At Women’s & Men’s Health Physiotherapy we lead the way in pelvic health ensuring you can enjoy your pregnancy and the early months with your baby to the fullest
•    We understand that back and pelvic joint pain can reduce your enjoyment at this exciting time
•    We can help your body recover from pregnancy so you can return to pleasurable activities

Get Expert Help For Your Pelvic Muscles & Joints

•    Pregnancy hormones relax your joints, ligaments and abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. Your growing baby strains and stretches these structures
•    Labour and birth and the demands of caring for your newborn can cause further physical problems
•    Research shows that pelvic floor exercises in pregnancy and postnatally prevent bladder leakage
•    The pelvic floor muscles support and control the bladder and bowel and assist sexual function and your abdominal muscles support the spine
•    At Women's & Men's Health Physiotherapy we specialise in designing a personalised pregnancy and post-natal pelvic health program exclusively for you

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What Is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?

The pelvic floor muscles are at the base of the pelvis and attach from the pubic bone at the front to the tail bone at the back. They are like a hammock and support the bladder, uterus and bowel. They also help control the bladder and bowel and play a role in sexual function.

If the pelvic floor muscles are weak, they can contribute to poor bladder and bowel control and pelvic organ prolapse. If you are unable to relax your pelvic floor you may have problems with bladder and bowel emptying or sexual and pelvic pain.

Our specifically trained Physiotherapists will evaluate the function of your pelvic floor muscles and assess your ability to contract and relax these muscles. Pelvic floor muscle training under the guidance of a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist is recognised as an effective treatment for these problems.

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Real Time Ultrasound – A Useful Tool

We’re up to date with the latest technology which includes Real Time Ultrasound. 
This is an imaging technology that shows contraction and relaxation of deep muscles in real time and allows us to give you a more accurate assessment if required.
 
Uses Of Real Time Ultrasound

•  Your Physiotherapist may make use of ultrasound as part of your pelvic floor and abdominal assessment to ensure you’re activating and relaxing your muscles correctly

•  It may be used as a teaching tool to provide you with immediate visual feedback to improve learning and performance

•  Real Time Ultrasound can be used as a bladder scanner to assess bladder emptying
 

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549 Burke Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124
T: 03 8823 8300
F: 03 8823 8399
E: physio@wmhp.com.au

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We specialise exclusively in bladder, bowel and pelvic floor problems, pelvic pain and the discomforts of pregnancy. Since 1992 we have worked with thousands of women and men to improve their wellbeing.
 
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