At Hawker Place Physiotherapy & Pilates we have four physiotherapists who have undertaken specialised training in pelvic health physiotherapy. Both men and women can experience pelvic health challenges throughout their lifetime, physiotherapy may be able to assist in the prevention or rehabilitation of this sensitive area.
Our men’s health physiotherapists are Grant Sutherland and Dr Irmina Nahon, whilst Irmina, Jennifer Goedde, and Jess Quinlan all practise in the area of Women’s Health.
What is the pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor consists of a number of muscles, ligaments and fascia which support the pelvic organs (bladder, bowel and uterus). The pelvic floor muscles include two layers of muscle that sit at the base of the pelvis and also play a role in controlling bladder function, bowel function and sexual intercourse. Damage or weakness to any of the pelvic floor muscles, ligaments or fascia can lead to problems with bladder control, bowel control, sexual dysfunction, or pelvic organ prolapse. Often these conditions can be resolved with pelvic floor physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
Common conditions we treat in Women’s Pelvic Health:
- Incontinence
- Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain and/or Sexual Dysfunction
- Postnatal Rehabilitation
- Mastitis
More information about our Women’s Health Services
Common conditions we treat in Men’s Pelvic Health:
- Rehabilitation from Prostate Surgery
- Incontinence (Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction)
- Pelvic Pain and/or Sexual Dysfunction
More information about our Men’s Health Services
