Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy is the longest established, dedicated continence, pelvic floor and pelvic health physiotherapy practice, in the Northern Rivers region.
There are two locations of practice, Murwillumbah and Tyalgum (west of Murwillumbah). We provide professional pelvic health physiotherapy service to the Tweed Shire, including Murwillumbah and surrounding villages, Tweed coast towns and Tweed Heads, lower Gold Coast, as well as parts of northern Byron, Lismore and Kyogle Shires.
Our physiotherapy clinic is experienced in restoring the health of the bladder, bowels, pelvic floor, reproductive organs and pelvic region. Our treatment and guidance helps empower men, women, LBGQTIA+ and children to significantly improve or cure their pelvic health.
Pelvic Health physiotherapy can help with many conditions including:
- Pelvic floor strength and relaxation
- Bladder and bowel control
- Prolapse management
- Pain relief
- Sexual sensation and function
- Surgery preparation and recovery
Can Pelvic Health physiotherapy help me?
Adults or children with any of the following symptoms will benefit:
- Needing to rush to the toilet
- Having to go frequently
- Bladder or bowel pain with filling or holding on
- Bedwetting
- Leakage of urine( even just a few drops) or bowel contents
- Difficulty controlling wind
- Feelings of incomplete emptying of bladder or bowel
- Straining or pain with emptying
- Feelings of heaviness, dragging, discomfort or pain in the pelvic floor, groin, tailbone, buttocks, lower back or pelvis
- Erectile problems
- Pelvic pain with tampon use, during sex, vaginismus, vulvodynia, menstrual pain, endometriosis, pudendal nerve, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, anal fissures haemorrhoids, rectal pain, hip bursitis
- Pregnancy and postnatal – back or wrist pain, abdominal muscle separation, adapting fitness routines, pelvic floor, correct pelvic floor exercises, caesarian recovery
- Menopause – is a unique transition period when women may face some of these challenges or notice things getting worse
- Surgery – preparation for and optimal recovery afterwards – for bladder, bowel, gynaecological or prostate conditions, transgender surgery
What to expect in a consultation?
Respect, confidentiality and professionalism are guaranteed. The pelvis and pelvic floor area are intimate parts of ourselves, both physically and on an emotional/mental level. Typically, the first physiotherapy session is 1 hour to enable thorough assessment and understanding. It will include history taking and physical examination. Treatment may then continue over a few sessions, usually 3-6 sessions, sometimes more, depending on the complexity of health issues. Treatment will include education and a realistic home programme tailored for each individual. Treatment may involve specific pelvic floor retraining – strength and relaxation exercises, biofeedback including real time ultrasound, exercise programmes for general fitness that are safe for you and your unique situation, ‘hands on’ manual physiotherapy techniques, bladder or bowel re-training, relaxation training, dietary advice, perineal skin care, product suggestions, pessary fitting and recommended lifestyle modifications.
Appointments
All Appointments are one to one. Telehealth available upon request.
| Initial consultation: | 1 hour |
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| Follow up: | 45 minutes |
| Short consultation: | 30 minutes |
(Please inform the receptionist if you are coming for a pessary fitting)
Murwillumbah Clinic
| Phone: | 02 6672 3818 |
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| Reception available: | weekdays 9am – 5pm |
| Appointment Times: |
Wednesday, Thursdays, Fridays 9am – 5pm
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| Address: |
Inside Murwillumbah Physiotherapy and Health Care
28 Brisbane St Murwillumbah NSW 2484
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Tyalgum Clinic
| Phone: | 0405 217 953 |
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| Appointment Times: |
Tuesdays 9am – 5pm
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| Address: |
8 Wollumbin St Tyalgum NSW 2484
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Bladder & Bowel Control
Women’s Health Through Life Stages
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Mentoring
I offer mentorship to those starting out on their pelvic health career. With 25 years experience as a pelvic health physiotherapist, I have much to pass on. I have mentored physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, yoga teachers, and sexologists. I am a guest lecturer at Southern Cross University in their Women’s Health component, and have had several Osteopathy students in placements. Mentorship can be via telephone or video call, for an agreed period or as casual sessions. We can also arrange practical sessions. Please contact me for further information, and payment options.
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