Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Mount Maunganui
Pelvic health concerns are far more common than most people realise
They are very treatable. Our pelvic health physiotherapist, Freya, helps women and men of all ages manage symptoms involving the pelvis and pelvic floor, through every stage of life. That includes during pregnancy, in the post-natal period, and before and after prostate cancer treatment.
How we can help
Bladder issues
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Stress incontinence: leaking when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise
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Urgency: a sudden, hard-to-ignore need to go, sometimes leaking before you get there
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Frequency: needing the toilet often
Bowel issues
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Constipation
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Difficulty controlling wind or bowel motions
Pelvic pain
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Pain or discomfort in the pelvis
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Pain linked to conditions such as endometriosis
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Pain during intercourse
Pelvic organ prolapse
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A bulge or heavy, dragging sensation
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Difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel
Pregnancy-related issues
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Lower back or pelvic girdle pain
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Post-partum pelvic floor and abdominal rehabilitation
What to expect
Your first appointment lasts 60 minutes, and our aim is for you to leave feeling reassured and in control. We will talk through your symptoms, your lifestyle and what you would like to achieve. The physical assessment may look at how you breathe and how your spine and hips move. An internal examination is the most thorough way to assess pelvic floor function, but there is no obligation. We can do a great deal from an external assessment, or from conversation alone, and everything moves at your pace. You are very welcome to bring a chaperone.
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Together we will create a treatment plan built around your goals, usually including breathing, pelvic floor and whole-body strengthening, alongside plenty of practical education to support you between sessions.
