Benefits of Real Time Ultrasound to Assess the ‘Core’ and ‘Floor’
Real time ultrasound (RTUS) is a tool that allows us to view the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in a minimally invasive way. It provides real-time visual feedback about the way that your muscles and connective tissues are moving. This can be fantastic for people who struggle to know if they are correctly engaging their […]
DYSPAREUNIA
One of my biggest goals with social media as a Women’s Health physio is to debunk and un-taboo topics that affect so many women, yet no one talks about them. Dyspareunia is a perfect example of this. Dyspareunia is the term used to describe pain before, during or after vaginal intercourse. There are many causes […]
Why you need physio post-mastectomy
A mastectomy is more than just a surgical procedure. Not simply because it tends to be involved with managing, or the risk of, cancer; it’s understandably a highly emotional experience for a woman to lose a breast for so many reasons. The surgery itself is carried out under a general anesthetic and may include an […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that can lead to numbness, tingling and/or pain in the hands and fingers, and we often see it affect pregnant women. So, why would a growing belly cause tingly fingers? Amid the many physical changes that women experience during pregnancy, some can contribute to the development of CTS […]
Pregnancy and recovery support … but make it fashion.
In collaboration with obstetricians, SRC Health has designed a range of garments to help women feel comfortable throughout their pregnancies, and to help new mums get back to their busy lives with a little extra support. These aren’t your regular run of the mill maternity leggings or post-natal supports and there’s a reason they are […]
PART II: Tears and injuries from childbirth – how to reduce your risk
[!] Trigger warning—the content of this article may be distressing for some. Reducing risk, treatment, and recovery Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting, yet sometimes daunting experience, especially for first time mothers. As women’s health physios, we’re here to help you feel safe, educated, and empowered during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery. Here are four […]
PART I: Tears and injuries from childbirth – how to reduce your risk
[!] Trigger warning—the content of this article may be distressing for some. As if being pregnant and preparing for a new little person in your life isn’t challenging enough…surely every pregnant woman has heard a library-worth of birth horror stories before she even gets to the third trimester! We have to remind ourselves that well-meaning […]
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 […]
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 […]