What is Women’s Health Physiotherapy?
Women’s health physiotherapy, also known as pelvic floor physio is a specialised branch of physiotherapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment and management of various conditions related to the pelvic floor muscles and structures in women. Women’s health physio’s address issues that are unique to the female body particularly concerning the pelvic region. The pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role in supporting the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus and bowl) maintaining continence and sexual function.
Our women’s health physiotherapists take the time to ensure you are given a personalised approach to treatment and to ensure you are fully comfortable and gain the most from your treatments with Advantage Healthcare & Physiotherapy. They are experts in treating a wide range of conditions from incontinence, pelvic pains, post surgical intervention, prenatal and postnatal pains as well as any general muscular ache associated with pregnancy or childbirth. They will give you a thorough assessment to identify what may be the issue, give you advice and treat the issue.
A thorough assessment is required as a lot of women’s health issues are multifaceted with multiple issues often culminating in your condition. If you would like to read more about some of the issues that we treat, clinic on the links below.
Our Women’s Health Physiotherapy Services
Weak Pelvic Floor
Pregnancy Physiotherapy
Post-Natal Physiotherapy
Pelvic pain
Pelvic floor strengthening
Other Musculoskeletal Issues
Treatments use by a Woman’s Health Physiotherapist
A wide array of treatments can be used by a pelvic floor physio in treating your pelvic issues from pelvic floor exercises to utilising biofeedback devices when necessary. There may be education on lifestyle modifications, advice on bowel and bladder habits to manual therapy techniques to help treat surrounding areas that may also be contributing to your condition, such as lower back and pelvic pain.
Our Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Eleni Cody
Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor & Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Eleni started her career as a Personal Trainer after studying Human Movement Studies (Exercise Science) in 2000. It was here that she developed her interest in injuries and rehabilitation, and went on to study a Master of Physiotherapy Studies at the University of Queensland (2005).
Why Women’s Health?
Eleni joined Advantage Healthcare and Physiotherapy in 2007. She has a keen interest in Women’s Health, having studied further since graduating. She has a special interest in helping women with pelvic floor weakness, bladder problems, returning to exercise post-birth and assisting women with prolapse. Eleni also enjoys teaching Pilates and rehabilitation and progressing individuals, of all ages and abilities, through their strengthening and fitness program.
Eleni also enjoys working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions and seeing them overcome their injuries. She uses adjunct therapies such as acupuncture, dry needling and cupping.
Other Interests
Eleni is a busy mum of two young children. In her “free” time she enjoys being in the outdoors, running, going to the beach, catching up with friends and family and eating out!
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