Can you improve your pelvic floor function through exercise?
What does a pelvic health physiotherapist do?
At Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy, Jana, who is a pelvic floor qualified physio, offers a comprehensive assessment and then treatment for conditions related to the pelvic floor.
That includes muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the bladder, uterus, rectum, and other pelvic organs.
The first assessment involves assessing and managing a range of pelvic floor disorders, such as:
- Incontinence – urinary or faecal leakage.
- Pelvic organ prolapse – when pelvic organs shift from their normal position.
- Pelvic pain, including conditions like endometriosis, painful intercourse, or pain post-pregnancy).
- Pregnancy and postpartum care – helping with issues such as diastasis recti or pelvic girdle pain.
- Post-surgical recovery – for example, post-hysterectomy or prostate surgery.
Jana is qualified to perform internal vaginal and rectal examinations, and can use techniques such as manual therapy, biofeedback, exercises, and education to restore function, strength, and control to the pelvic floor.
This work can be vital in improving quality of life, particularly for individuals experiencing pain, weakness, or dysfunction in the pelvic region.
Jana notes it can be embarrassing and overwhelming when having problems with your pelvic floor but tries to make it as comfortable as she can for the patients.
If you would like to make a booking or find out more information, please contact Jana on phone 09 274 6000.
Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy in Botany now offers Pelvic Health services.
Book now at https://www.peakpilates.co.nz/botany/
