Perineal tears are a very common experience after vaginal birth and are estimated to occur in up to 9 out of 10 new mothers. The experience of a tear may equally be upsetting or worrying to a new mum so it can be helpful to know what to expect from recovery and when to seek help if recovery isn’t as expected.

Abdominal separation is a common occurrence during pregnancy where changes to your hormone levels coupled with a growing and changing abdomen, cause a stretch to the linea alba - a prominent connective structure between your abdominal muscles.

If you’re looking for a rewarding physiotherapy career that encompasses client groups right across the lifespan then pelvic health physio is calling you!

herapeutic Ultrasound can be used to help clear blocked ducts. The Ultrasound machine transmits heat into the deep tissues of your breast which helps to break up blockages in your milk ducts into smaller parts. Ultrasound therapy is also thought to have an inflammatory effect and these benefits are still being studied. It is very important to feed or express 30 mins after the treatment as it can unclog your ducts and then continue to feed frequently from the affected side to prevent further blockages from occurring. Generally, we advise three ultrasound treatments over the course of three days for the most relief!

For Caesarean awareness month our Myotherapist Stefanie shares her top tips for Caesarean Section Incision site care to help optimise healing and encourage healthy scar formation.

Pain is complex, and so is explaining it.

In this blog, we have broken down an overview of chronic pelvic pain into smaller chunks, to delve into the complexities of chronic pelvic pain and how to manage it.

To our valued clients. We are thinking of you all and hope that you remain safe and well.

Throughout the period of ’Stage 4 Restrictions’ in response to Victoria’s current State of Disaster there are certain guidelines around the access to healthcare.

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Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy is a very specific and specialised field of Physiotherapy, with a particular emphasis on not only optimising pelvic health, but also general wellbeing.

In the initial consultation with your Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, you can expect that your Physiotherapist will take a comprehensive medical history from you and may ask specific questions relating to your bladder/bowel/sexual and obstetric history. They will also ask what led you to making the appointment, as well as what your goals are for Physiotherapy. This will all help with individualised and holistic treatment planning.

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“I’ve torn my tummy muscles’ might be one of the most common statements we hear in the clinic room. However, the hype and misinformation that exists (surrounding what is essentially a normal change associated with pregnancy), is one of the most worrying things we deal with on a daily basis (beyond any perceived or actual ‘tearing’ of abdominal tissues - which is rare).

You’ve read all about ‘The first 6 weeks’ for your newborn baby - this read is all about the other most important person in the house - Mum!

Chronic pelvic pain has been described as a silent epidemic. It has been estimated to affect up to 1 in 5 women, however many of us have never heard of it.

What causes chronic pelvic pain and how can physiotherapists help to deal with the condition?