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.




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INCONTINENCE

Treatment for incontinence including both stress urinary incontinence and over active bladder or urgency or mixed incontinence.

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PREGNANCY

Pre and post natal care including education, prevention and treatment of pelvic floor and postural dysfunctions.


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PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Treatment for Pelvic organ prolapse includes a thorough assessment, advice, exercises and other interventions.


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POSTNATAL

Aftercare, advice, treatment, management and support


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EXERCISE CLASSES FOR PREGNANCY AND NEW MUMS

PreggieFit

Active Mums

Mums & Bubs


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CONSTIPATION

Treatment and management of DRAM (diastisis of the Rectus Abdominus Muscle) .


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GYNAECOLOGICAL PRE AND POST-OPERATIVE CARE

Our team offers pre and post-operative advice for surgeries  



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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.













Prue Barker

Prue enjoys treating both musculoskeletal injuries and pelvic health concerns. She has completed the Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy through the University of Melbourne, and uses this training to treat a range of pelvic floor concerns for both men and women. Prue particularly enjoys helping women return to sport postpartum, treating female pelvic pain concerns, and pre and post prostatectomy urinary incontinence in men.  
Prue’s second love after physiotherapy is Pilates, and she enjoys utilising her Pilates training alongside a hands-on approach to treatment to get clients back to doing what they love. 


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


Grad Cert Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (Uni of Melbourne)

APA Introductory Women’s Health Physiotherapy

APA Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Level 1

APA Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Level 1












 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.

Ashgrove Clinic

 3366 0500

240 Water Works Road, Ashgrove

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West End Clinic

 3064 3207

405 Montague Road, West End

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