What is Women’s & Pelvic 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 physios 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 pelvic 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.
Who is Woman’s Health Physio for?
Women’s health physio is for women of all ages experiencing symptoms, incontinence or pain in the pelvic girdle. Urinary incontinence is surprisingly more common than you might expect with one third of all adult women experiencing some leakage of urine at least once a week(1). Child birth can be quite traumatic on the pelvic floor causing stretching or even tears in muscles, ligaments and potentially even nerve damage. Not to mention the stress on the body of carrying a growing baby around everywhere you go.
But it’s not just childbirth that can cause incontinence or pelvic issues, younger females diagnosed with hyper-mobility disorders have been shown to experience an increased incidence of urinary incontinence. Maintaining good pelvic health at a young age is vitality important, so this should be addressed as early as feasible. As we get older, muscles become weaker, not just our skeletal muscles but also the muscles of the pelvic floor. As these muscles provide a vital supporting role for the pelvic girdle, any decrease in strength may result in issues such as urinary incontinence or pelvic prolapses.
With the appropriate women’s physio treatments these conditions can be treated. Read below for more information on our women’s health physiotherapy services and conditions that we treat.
Our Wynnum Women’s Physiotherapy Services
Treatments use by a Pelvic 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. These devices can help you learn to activate the correct muscles, which will help with your recovery. 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. Good outcomes have been experienced by many women with pelvic floor physiotherapy.
Our Wynnum Women’s Health Physiotherapists
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). Since then she has undertaken multiple advanced courses to develop her expertise in women’s health physiotherapy.
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 classes 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!
Anna Oh
Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor & Women’s Health Physiotherapist
Qualifications
Anna graduated from the University of Queensland in 2016 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). Since then, she has developed a strong passion for women’s health physiotherapy and has completed extensive additional training in pelvic health, pregnancy care, and postnatal recovery.
She combines her deep knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy with her women’s health expertise and Pilates training to provide holistic, movement-focused care.
Why Women’s Health?
Anna was drawn to women’s health after seeing the real, life-changing impact pelvic floor physiotherapy had on her clients. She loves helping women feel confident and capable again—whether that means returning to exercise after birth, overcoming bladder issues, or managing pelvic pain.
She treats a wide range of women’s health conditions including pelvic floor weakness, urinary incontinence, pelvic girdle pain, and postpartum recovery. She also supports women through pregnancy and helps them prepare for birth and beyond.
Known for her warm, supportive approach, Anna is passionate about empowering her clients with the tools and confidence to move well and feel strong.
Other Interests
Outside the clinic, Anna loves travelling, discovering Brisbane’s best restaurants, and getting her heart rate up at boxing or indoor cycling classes with her husband. Her friendly, down-to-earth style makes her especially relatable to women navigating busy, active lives.