Family Clinics Caulfield South is excited to welcome Embrace Physio + Pilates to our community. Embrace is now offering expert Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy right here in our clinic, conveniently located near Calvary Kooyong and Hyson Apartments. Whether you’re navigating a new stage of life or managing long-standing symptoms, Embrace’s experienced Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists are here to support you with compassionate, evidence-based care.
What is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy?
What does urinary leakage, painful intercourse, constipation, vaginal heaviness or bulging, and difficulty controlling wind all have in common? They can often be improved with the support of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.
Let’s start with the basics: What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, fascia, and connective tissue that forms a supportive sling at the base of the pelvis. It plays a key role in supporting the bladder, uterus, and bowel, and helps maintain continence by providing tension around the urethra and anus.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth, through hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause, or even without a clear cause. It can lead to symptoms such as urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, or a sensation of vaginal heaviness or bulging due to prolapse.
Unfortunately, many people suffer in silence due to stigma or a lack of awareness. The good news? Help is available. Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists are specially trained physiotherapists with advanced knowledge of pelvic anatomy and function. They work to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and help individuals feel more in control of their bodies.
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy involves a comprehensive assessment of pelvic floor structure and function and may include an internal examination if appropriate and consented to. Treatment is evidence-based and may include pelvic floor muscle training, bladder and bowel retraining, pessary fitting, individualised exercise programs, and soft tissue techniques.
For more information on who they are and how a pelvic floor physio can help you, have a look at their website https://www.embracephysiopilates.com.au/
