The important relationship between your core and pelvic floor muscles
If you’ve ever worked with a pelvic health physio, you’ll have often heard us say or cue “core and floor”. And if you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it 100 times (and probably say it over in your own head daily – that’s a win for us!). If this is new to you, let us […]
Urinary Incontinence
Leaking; serious information. Many people believe that urinary incontinence (leaking wee) is just a part of having children or getting older. While these life experiences surely can be common catalysts for incontinence, the good news is that in most cases, it can be managed or treated. Don’t feel ashamed about it, in fact know that […]
Welcome to the Pivotal Community.
We’re so glad you’re here. OUR PHILOSOPHY At Pivotal, we’re all about you! We believe everyone is unique and we pride ourselves on providing holistic care within a safe and inclusive environment. We listen and we hear you. This allows us to work with you to provide the best individualised care to help you be […]
Colorectal Physio 101 – Bowel Health Basics
What is Colorectal Physio? Colorectal physiotherapy is relatively new to Pivotal, so let’s discuss what it is and why someone might need treatment in this area. As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I (Kylie) assess and treat the entire pelvic floor, which can influence all compartments of the pelvis, including the surrounding organs (bladder, vagina and […]
Clinical Pilates – What and why?
What is Pilates? Pilates is a form of movement that focuses on: Breathing Axial Elongation & Core Control Spinal Articulation Organisation of the Head, Neck and Shoulders Alignment & Weight Bearing of the Extremities Movement Integration It is a somatic method of exercise, which means it helps to improve body awareness and consciousness of how […]
Postnatal Exercise – Part 2: The Reconditioning Process
Following on from our last blog on returning to exercise post natal where we discussed considerations, evidence and their time-frames. So, the question every mama wants to know – “When can I return to exercise?”. Let’s delve further into what the reconditioning process looks like. So, WHERE DO WE BEGIN? We strongly encourage women to […]
Postnatal Exercise – Part 1: Considerations and Timeframes
When can I return to exercise? We recently posted a blog post on exercise during pregnancy, but what about getting back into it after you’ve given birth? A question we often get asked by new mums is “when can I get back to exercise and my pre-pregnancy body?”. Taking it easy doesn’t come so easy […]
Conditions associated with breastfeeding and how physiotherapy can help
It’s well known about the number of health benefits associated with breastfeeding for both mother and infant. As experienced pelvic health physiotherapist, Melinda Cooper says “Breastfeeding is the most cost effective, disease preventing and health promoting activity a mother and baby can do”. Some of these health benefits include: Improves health, supports development and helps […]