Specialist physiotherapists for women's and men's health
2 Nov 2017
What are women and men’s health physiotherapists?
Continence and women’s health or pelvic floor physiotherapists hold postgraduate qualifications specialising in the management of continence and pelvic health. This enables them to design a personalised pelvic health program just for you.
What conditions are commonly treated?
Our women and men’s health physiotherapists treat a range of conditions specific to each gender.
Women:
- Women’s pelvic health
- Bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Pelvic and sexual pain
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic surgery
- Ante and post-natal care
Men:
- Men’s pelvic health
- Pre and post prostrate surgery
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Bladder and bowel dysfunction
Using technology
We use the latest technology and techniques, including real time ultrasound, to provide you with the best care and opportunities to improve your quality of life.
What to expect
Our women’s and men’s health physiotherapists will complete a thorough assessment including:
- a detailed history of your condition
- real time ultrasound
- lumbo-pelvic muscle function
- diagnosis and treatment planning and goal setting.
Their treatment may include:
- biofeedback
- education and advice
- exercise programs
- management strategies.
Interested in physiotherapy?
We offer both physiotherapy outpatient and casual appointments.
Have a referral from your GP or Specialist?
If you have a referral, please call to commence your outpatient rehabilitation program.
Tel: (03) 9788 3350
No referral?
Our casual physiotherapy appointments do not require a doctor referral and are available to anyone in the community, you do not need to have been a patient in our hospital.
Please note: A GP referral is required for a Chronic Disease Management Scheme and DVA claiming.
Complete an enquiry form or contact our Active Health and Wellbeing caregiver team to make an appointment.
Tel: (03) 9788 3331
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