Yes, you can see either a Women’s Health Physiotherapist or a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist when pregnant. There will be certain treatments that might be adjusted throughout your pregnancy however you are safe to see your PEAK Practitioner up until and after your birth.

Wear something comfortable. Depending on the appointment you have if you are working with your Physiotherapist on exercises you may wish to wear active wear. For a Womens Health assessment, you can attend in your normal clothes.

Yes! The Current guidelines suggest 150- 300 minutes of moderate activity every week. This can be broken into 30 minute blocks. It is recommended to complete two resistance training sessions as part of this. If you have been exercising prior to falling pregnant you may continue your training and listen to your body. You may need to adjust your type and intensity of exercise throughout the pregnancy but the evidence supports staying active.

While unfortunately leaking with sneezing or running is common for women (especially postnatally), it isn’t something that has to be accepted as normal. Urinary incontinence can have good outcomes with strengthening the pelvic floor and learning how to manage the symptoms.

Prolapse occurs when there is a loss of support of the tissue that supports the pelvic organs and the pelvic organs begin to lower in the pelvic cavity. This can occur due to a number of different reasons (Pregnancy, birth, menopause, constipation) Women’s Health Physiotherapy can help assess and identify this and help you to understand and manage the condition.

An assessment will involve a thorough history and subjective assessment followed by a functional assessment. Treatment will be directed by your findings, from there you will be provided with personalised advice and education to help you understand and feel in control of your concern. Your PEAK Physiotherapist will likely develop an exercise plan and if needed will recommend other devices to help with symptoms.