Pelvic floor physiotherapy in Melbourne

Many women struggle with pain, incontinence, and bowel control issues at various stages throughout their lives, from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond. Our physiotherapist team provides specialised care for women contending with pelvic pain and other pelvic problems with comprehensive pelvic floor physiotherapy treatments. 

We also treat a range of clients, including those seeking sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, not just women’s and pelvic health.

Book an appointment with an experienced pelvic floor physio in Melbourne, and we’ll find a tailored solution to help you regain strength, control, and comfort.

Are you struggling with pelvic pain?

In the last five years, almost half of all adult women in Australia have experienced ‘bothersome’ pelvic pain, defined as ‘pain felt in your lower belly and above your legs’ (Jean Hailes, 2023).

It can affect women at any stage of life, impacting daily activities, comfort, and overall well-being. Whether caused by muscle tension, pregnancy, injury, or underlying health conditions, pelvic pain is often complex, but it is treatable.

Pelvic physiotherapy can help

Pelvic floor physiotherapy focuses on making the pelvic floor muscles more functional, which support essential organs such as the bladder and bowel. These muscles are crucial in bladder control, bowel function and overall pelvic health.

Our physiotherapy treatment options are the ideal way to address pelvic pain, bladder leakage and bowel incontinence, and they are designed to help women tackle their pain, especially throughout pregnancy and following childbirth.

Common pelvic floor issues we can address

  • Urinary incontinence

    Leaking urine during activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising.

  • Urgency

    A sudden, strong need to urinate that may lead to accidents.

  • Pelvic pain

    Chronic discomfort in the pelvic region, which can vary in intensity.

  • Pain during intercourse

    Discomfort or pain during sexual activity (dyspareunia).

  • Bowel dysfunction

    Issues such as constipation, straining during bowel movements, or faecal incontinence.

  • Heavy sensation

    A feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvic area, often associated with pelvic organ prolapse.

  • Bladder or bowel emptying issues

    Trouble fully emptying the bladder or bowels.

  • Back pain

    Discomfort in the lower back that may be linked to pelvic floor dysfunction.

  • Changes in menstural cycle

    Irregularities or increased pain during menstruation.

  • Vaginal discomfort

    General discomfort or sensitivity in the vaginal area, which can be linked to conditions like Vulvodynia.

  • Pelvic floor muscle weakness

    Difficulty controlling or engaging the pelvic floor muscles.

  • Bladder pain

    Pain in the bladder area, sometimes related to conditions like painful bladder syndrome.

These symptoms can vary in intensity and may be related to underlying conditions that can be addressed with physiotherapy.

Nurturing pelvic physiotherapists for women

Our physiotherapy services are designed to meet your body where it is and guide you to where you want it to be.

Our postgraduate-trained physiotherapists are experts in pelvic floor rehabilitation, compassionately managing conditions through exercise prescription, education and motivation, pelvic floor strengthening and down-training, pessary prescription and fitting, electrical stimulation, equipment prescription, dilators, muscle biofeedback, taping, massage and muscle release, mobilisations and manipulations, dry needling, and clinical Pilates.

What to expect during a pelvic physio appointment

Comprehensive assessment

When you book a consultation with our skilled physiotherapists, we begin with a thorough assessment to gather a detailed health history. This helps us understand your specific challenges and concerns.

Goal setting

Next, we engage in goal-setting to determine what you hope to achieve through physiotherapy. This collaborative process ensures your treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs and objectives.

Personalised treatment plan

Based on the assessment and your goals, we will create a personalised treatment plan. If necessary, we also offer the option for an internal pelvic floor exam conducted with professionalism and sensitivity.

Book an appointment with an experienced and compassionate pelvic health physio in Melbourne

Our women's health services

  • Physiotherapy

  • Clinical Pilates

  • Massage

  • Lactation consultant

  • Psychology

  • Dietitian

  • Education

  • Midwifery