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Women's Health Physiotherapy at Revive
Women's Health Services at Revive focus on the management of pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence and pre and post natal care. We offer specific assessment and treatment of pelvic floor issues including prolapse and incontinence, pre and post natal (pregnancy classes Northside Brisbane) and pessary fitting (at Ashgrove Women's Health Physio)
PELVIC PAIN
Treatment for Pelvic pain conditions including vaginismus or endometriosis.
INCONTINENCE
Treatment for incontinence including both stress urinary incontinence and over active bladder or urgency or mixed incontinence.
PREGNANCY
Pre and post natal care including education, prevention and treatment of pelvic floor and postural dysfunctions.
PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
Treatment for Pelvic organ prolapse includes a thorough assessment, advice, exercises and other interventions.
POSTNATAL
Aftercare, advice, treatment, management and support
EXERCISE CLASSES FOR PREGNANCY AND NEW MUMS
PreggieFit
Active Mums
Mums & Bubs
CONSTIPATION
Treatment and management of DRAM (diastisis of the Rectus Abdominus Muscle) .
GYNAECOLOGICAL PRE AND POST-OPERATIVE CARE
Our team offers pre and post-operative advice for surgeries
Pessary Fitting at Revive
Frequently asked questions about Pessaries
How long do I leave my pessary in place? It depends on the type of pessary that's needed. Some can be left in for a week
and others need to be removed daily.
Can I have sex with a pessary in place ? No, it needs to be removed.
Does a pessary increase the risk of infection or odour? Like any foreign matter in the body, there is always a small risk -
your physiotherapist will discuss with you how to minimise this.
Is it painful to have fitted or have in situ? No, your pessary should be comfortable. It may take several trials of different pessaries to find the one that best suits you.
Meet Our Physiotherapists with specialised training in Women's Health
Jess Gelling
Jess is an experienced Physiotherapist with a gentle and understanding approach to the assessment and management of all Women’s Health issues. Jess is also qualified and experienced in fitting pessaries to assist the rehab and management of prolapse. Jess is taking on new clients.
Post Graduate training:
Female pelvic floor workshop: Conducted by Dr Pauline Chiarelli
Advanced clinical skills for Women's Health physiotherapy: Conducted by Michelle Lyons
Pilates Institute of Queensland : Level 1 mat work Western acupuncture and dry needling Treatment of the lumbar spine and pelvis: Conducted by Advanced Manual Therapy
Associates Women's Health Physiotherapy intensive introductory course : Conducted by Women's Health Training Association
Pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence - advanced: Conducted by Women's Health Training
Association
Upcoming:
2022 Research update: Conducted by Women's Health Training
Associates Advanced pessary fitting workshop
What is Women's Health Physiotherapy?
Our physiotherapists are trained to assess and provide treatment to conditions affecting women throughout all stages of life, including:
- Incontinence including both stress incontinence and over active bladder or urgency or mixed incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pre and post natal care including education, prevention and treatment of pelvic floor and postural dysfunctions
- Pre and post natal exercise based classes
- Pelvic pain conditions including endometriosis
- Mastitis and blocked milk ducts
- Pre and Post gynaecological surgeries
- Conditions causing pelvic pain such as vaginismus or endometriosis
- Abdominal separation
Signs and symptoms that you may need to see our Physiotherapist for Women's Health
- Lower back or pelvic pain during and after pregnancy
- Pain with intercourse
- Painful periods
- Constipation
- Heaviness, dragging or bulging sensation in the vagina
- Leakage of urine when you cough, sneeze, run or jump
- Frequent urge to urinate with or without leakage
- Painful and hard breasts that lead to blocked milk ducts
- Weakened abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
What to expect
We begin the assessment by taking a thorough history. We need to know when your symptoms started and what your current concerns are. You may feel that you have an extensive story - that's okay! It is important to understand the full background of what has led to your appointment.
In most cases, the best way to assess pelvic floor function is by conducting an internal pelvic or vaginal examination.
Treatment is dependent on the condition but may include:
- A tailored pelvic floor strengthening program lifestyle advice
- The prescription of a pessary (see separate handout)
- Down-training of the pelvic floor and relaxation techniques
- Abdominal and pelvic exercises
SRC shorts
We stock and fit SRC shorts at both clinics.
Please call your nearest Revive to book your complimentary fitting or for more information about ordering and styles.
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