Did you know that pelvic floor assessments are recommended during pregnancy? We treat women through all stages of pregnancy to optimise pelvic floor function during gestation and in preparation for birth, no matter what type of birth you’re planning to have. It is recommended that all women should have an antenatal assessment at 16-24 [...]
Are you struggling with embarrassing bladder problems? Have you been doing your pelvic floor exercises diligently, but getting nowhere? Many of us have heard the old bit of advice that we all need to strengthen our pelvic floor and do “Kegels”. Pelvic floor exercises or “Kegels” are when the hammock of pelvic floor muscles [...]
The first 4 weeks post-partum are such a unique and special time as you begin to figure out this new way of living and caring for a newborn. It’s important during this time to also prioritise yourself and your recovery, no matter which type of birth you have had. We recommend a telehealth call [...]
Are you a woman with a pelvic floor problem? Are you occasionally leaking urine? Having trouble controlling wind? Or have you just had a baby and been told you need to do Kegels? What even are Kegels? “Kegels” is another term for pelvic floor exercises or contractions. When you think ‘stop the flow of [...]
Are you a new mum looking for tailored Mum’s and Bub’s pilates classes to help optimise the recovery of your abdominals and pelvic floor after birth? Would you like the added benefit of a small tailored class and the professional care and expert guidance of a qualified women's health physio and accredited exercise physiologist? Are you [...]
Are you at home with your beautiful new arrival and not sure what you should be doing to help your pelvic floor, C section scar and/ or abdomen recover from your birth? Perhaps you have questions on where you should be starting to help your recovery? Perhaps you have symptoms, like incontinence, pelvic pain, bowel [...]
You have probably read about the importance of maintaining a good exercise routine during and after breast cancer treatment, but you may be wondering why it is actually so important? We have significant research into the benefits of exercise during and after treatment for breast cancer, particularly due to its effectiveness on minimising side [...]
Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain Are you experiencing pain at the back of the pelvis around the sacral bone or over the pubic bone during your pregnancy? Do these areas hurt when you stand up, turn over in bed, get in or out of the car, walking, or using stairs? You may be experiencing pregnancy [...]
Are you experiencing coccyx pain after a fall or after childbirth? Are you experiencing coccyx pain with sitting or rising from a chair? Has your coccyx pain been there for some time now and just not resolving? At Synergy Physio we have expertise in pelvic pain and women's health and can help you determine what [...]
Are you a new mum juggling new demands with lack of sleep and a little bit of fatigue? Those early weeks with a new born are challenging, exciting and stressful as you adapt to your newest family member. Whether it is baby number one or baby number five there is certainly always something new you [...]