Common women’s health conditions we can assess and treat at Right at Home Allied Health:
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Incontinence / leaking (Stress urinary incontinence, Urge urinary incontinence, Mixed urinary incontinence, Faecal or flatus incontinence) -
Constipation (obstructive and/or fluid/fibre)
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Post-void urinary retention / residual volume
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Overactive bladder (OAB) (frequency and urgency)
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Urethral hypermobility
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OASIS recovery (obstetric anal sphincter injury)
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Prolapse management (non-surgical) (uterine, anterior, posterior and multi-compartment prolapse)
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Pelvic floor muscle training uptraining and downtraining
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Pilates matwork
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Reformer pilates
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Menopause related changes – exercise management
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Low bone density and osteoporosis – bone strength and falls prevention
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Return to exercise after joint replacement surgery
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Pregnancy related pain:
- Pubic symphysis syndrome (anterior pelvic pain in pregnancy)
- SIJ pain (low back/pelvis)
- Low back pain
- Hip pain
- Varicose veins of the leg
- Varicose veins of the vulva
- Excessive swelling of the legs and feet
- Carpal tunnel syndrome / wrist pain
- Pelvic floor strength
- Birth preparation for pelvic floor
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Postnatal pain and function
- de quervain’s / thumb pain
- OASIS recovery
- DRAM (abdominal separation)
- Mastitis management
- Functional strength and exercise
- Return to sport and exercise
- Return to work
Treating Women’s Pelvic Health
What to expect in your women’s pelvic health physiotherapy consults:
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Detailed discussion of your symptoms
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Assessment of the function of your pelvic muscles (if relevant)
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Initial management strategies
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Multi-day symptom tracking using validated assessment tools for specific diagnosis and analysis of bladder or bowel function
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Ongoing management strategies and treatments
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Home exercise program and / or lifestyle advice to reduce bothersome symptoms
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Referral for specialist assessment or management as appropriate
For referrers:
Women’s pelvic health training is through APA Women’s Pelvic Health Certification
Specific assessments may include
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Bladder diary (SR-BD)
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Bladder diary (SR-BD)
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external ano-perineal examination
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Internal examination (vaginal examination, DRE)
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TARTUS (coming soon)
Treatments offered:
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TTNS
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Sacral TENS
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PFMT for strength, endurance, speed, power
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EMG biofeedback
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Bladder training for urgency
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Bowel training for urgency
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Constipation management
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Fluid and fibre management
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Urge suppression
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Toileting positioning
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Lifestyle modification to reduce symptoms of urgency, prolapse, and incontinence
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