Post Natal Services
Your journey begins when you think about becoming pregnant.
At pelvic strength physiotherapy we pride ourselves in having an on site specialised pregnancy clinic called Pregnancy and Beyond to cater for all of your pregnancy needs.
You will have lots of questions
How will pregnancy change my body?
Where is my pelvic floor?
Am I fit enough to carry a baby?
What exercise is safe for pregnancy?
How can I actively birth my baby?
PRENATAL CLASSES
New Mums & Bubs Exercise & Education Classes
FEEL GREAT FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH THESE CLASSES FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY.
The Mother & Baby Exercise Program is an 8 week group exercise and education program. Each week, the new mothers do an hour of exercise run by a physiotherapist specialising in post-natal exercise and then a 30 minute topic presented by one of a physiotherapist, dietitian, lactation consultant, speech therapist or counsellor. The 30 minute education sessions cover important mothercrafting topics such as baby massage, nutrition for mums, introducing solids, feeding your baby, communicating with your baby, toys for your baby & tips for adjusting to your new life as a mum.
Research has been conducted on this program which demonstrated that those new mums that participated in this program were happier as well as a lower risk of post-natal depression. The success of this program has been published and has featured on Channel 7 news & the Herald Sun.
The Mums & Bubs Exercise program is an 8 week group exercise and education program. Each week compromises of 1 hour of exercise, tailored by a physiotherapist specialising in post-natal exercise, followed by a 30 minute education session on important parenting topics.
ASSESSMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING CLASSES
Emily Norman | Physiotherapist
Call Now For Booking : 9724 9755
Babes On Board Classes
FEEL GREAT FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH THESE CLASSES FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY.
Babes on Board Pre and Post natal classes have been running for 15 years. Gill Wright brings her years of experience working in a variety of maternity hospitals across Melbourne and her post-graduate specialist Women’s health exercise qualifications
together to create a fun, safe and all round great exercise class.
Gill is passionate about enabling women to exercise and is skilled at modifying and accommodating any pregnancy issues and problems.
At Babes on Board class you will work on a combination of cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility and core strength. Classes are run at multiple venues and rebates can be provided via Private ‘Extras’ cover. Please contact Gill on 0425 769 242 or via website www.babesonboard.com.au
Core Stability Physio Group Classes
Core Stability Physio is a small business run by Katherine Edmonds, Physiotherapist. Core Stability Physio specialises in small group exercise classes run by physios. Assessments are required prior to starting in the group classes.
- Target stabilising muscles in the body to improve core strength and joint stability.
- Low-impact exercises designed to improve body awareness, coordination, balance and posture, and reduce pain and stiffness.
- 3 different Core Stability Physio group classes are offered at Pelvic Strength Physiotherapy:
General group classes
- Small group floor-based exercise classes (limited to 6 in a group)
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- Suitable for participants with poor posture, weak abdominal muscles, weak pelvic floor muscles, mild-moderate pelvic organ prolapse, chronic neck or back pain (and many other conditions)
Pregnancy group classes
- Small group classes specifically designed for women during pregnancy
- Floor-based exercises performed on mats and fit balls
- Suitable throughout all stages of pregnancy
Postnatal group classes
- Small group classes specifically designed for women who have recently had a baby
- Floor-based exercises performed on mats and fit balls with small equipment like hand weights, stability balls and foam rollers
- Suitable from 6 weeks after childbirth and babies are welcome
Katherine Edmonds | Physiotherapist
katherine@corestabilityphysio.com.au
Call Now For Booking : 0403 510 374
Prenatal Yoga Classes
PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO SUPPORT YOUR PREGNANCY AND CHILD BIRTH.
This weekly yoga class helps you have a healthier, happier and more comfortable pregnancy by strengthening, stretching and supporting your body to cope with the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy and child birth. Small groups and personal attention means classes are tailored around participants’ needs.
Each class helps address and manage common pregnancy discomforts and problems including back pain, sciatica, fluid retention, indigestion/heartburn. Prepare your body and mind for child birth with meditation and visualisation so that you can more effectively manage anxiety, pain and discomfort leading up and during child birth and approach this special time with confidence.
POSTNATAL CLASSES
New Mums & Bubs Exercise & Education Classes
FEEL GREAT FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH THESE CLASSES FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY.
The Mother & Baby Exercise Program is an 8 week group exercise and education program. Each week, the new mothers do an hour of exercise run by a physiotherapist specialising in post-natal exercise and then a 30 minute topic presented by one of a physiotherapist, dietitian, lactation consultant, speech therapist or counsellor. The 30 minute education sessions cover important mothercrafting topics such as baby massage, nutrition for mums, introducing solids, feeding your baby, communicating with your baby, toys for your baby & tips for adjusting to your new life as a mum.
Research has been conducted on this program which demonstrated that those new mums that participated in this program were happier as well as a lower risk of post-natal depression. The success of this program has been published and has featured on Channel 7 news & the Herald Sun.
The Mums & Bubs Exercise program is an 8 week group exercise and education program. Each week compromises of 1 hour of exercise, tailored by a physiotherapist specialising in post-natal exercise, followed by a 30 minute education session on important parenting topics.
ASSESSMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO STARTING CLASSES
Emily Norman | Physiotherapist
Call Now For Booking : 9724 9755
Babes On Board Classes
FEEL GREAT FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH THESE CLASSES FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY.
Babes on Board Pre and Post natal classes have been running for 15 years. Gill Wright brings her years of experience working in a variety of maternity hospitals across Melbourne and her post-graduate specialist Women’s health exercise qualifications
together to create a fun, safe and all round great exercise class.
Gill is passionate about enabling women to exercise and is skilled at modifying and accommodating any pregnancy issues and problems.
At Babes on Board class you will work on a combination of cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility and core strength. Classes are run at multiple venues and rebates can be provided via Private ‘Extras’ cover. Please contact Gill on 0425 769 242 or via website www.babesonboard.com.au
Core Stability Physio Group Classes
Core Stability Physio is a small business run by Katherine Edmonds, Physiotherapist. Core Stability Physio specialises in small group exercise classes run by physios. Assessments are required prior to starting in the group classes.
- Target stabilising muscles in the body to improve core strength and joint stability.
- Low-impact exercises designed to improve body awareness, coordination, balance and posture, and reduce pain and stiffness.
- 3 different Core Stability Physio group classes are offered at Pelvic Strength Physiotherapy:
General group classes
- Small group floor-based exercise classes (limited to 6 in a group)
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- Suitable for participants with poor posture, weak abdominal muscles, weak pelvic floor muscles, mild-moderate pelvic organ prolapse, chronic neck or back pain (and many other conditions)
Pregnancy group classes
- Small group classes specifically designed for women during pregnancy
- Floor-based exercises performed on mats and fit balls
- Suitable throughout all stages of pregnancy
Postnatal group classes
- Small group classes specifically designed for women who have recently had a baby
- Floor-based exercises performed on mats and fit balls with small equipment like hand weights, stability balls and foam rollers
- Suitable from 6 weeks after childbirth and babies are welcome
Katherine Edmonds | Physiotherapist
katherine@corestabilityphysio.com.au
Call Now For Booking : 0403 510 374
Womens Wellness Yoga Classes
MOVE, BREATHE AND MEDITATE YOUR WAY TO A BRIGHTER, HEALTHIER AND MORE VIBRANT YOU.
These group classes are personalised to take into account your specific needs. When your yoga program fits you, yoga is comfortable, safe and enjoyable. This makes having a regular practice more likely and more achievable, and allows you to experience the many physical, emotional and life benefits yoga can offer.
These classes are ideal whether you are a beginner or have some previous yoga experience. We use asana (postures) linked with breathing practices to prepare you for deep relaxation and some meditation.
Larissa Haramis
Yoga Instructor
Bookings: 0466 522 150
Call Now For Booking : 0466 522 150
Post Natal Services
Our experienced and passionate team of clinicians offer continued support and care to help you return to a healthy active lifestyle.
Post Natal Assessment
Do you have a weak pelvic floor/ do you have symptoms of a vaginal prolapse, are you ready to return to high impact exercise, are your abdominal muscle strong . Our post natal assessment will answer all of these questions and more and can be done as early as 6 weeks post natal
Post natally you may have:
● A weak pelvic floor
● Painful intercourse
● Vaginal dragging and bulging
● Weak abdominal muscles
● Pelvic girdle pain
● Painful wrists
● Back or neck pain
Our highly qualified caring clinicians can help:
● Indepth post natal assessment
● Pelvic floor muscle ultrsound
● Individualised pelvic floor muscle exercise programme
● Progression of your pelvic floor exercise programme
● Abdominal muscle exercise programme
● Treatment of vaginal prolapse if present
● Advice on returning to exercise
Pregnancy And Beyond Muscle & Joint Pain
Seek help for back and neck pain in pregnancy and beyond. Its very common. We can help
During pregnancy hormones are released into your body to help loosen your joints, ligaments and muscles in preparation of labour. Postnatally carrying and lifting your baby may cause back and neck issues.
You may have:
● Pain in your back radiating down your leg
● A stiff painful neck
● Hip pain
● Be unable to sleep at night
● Postural issues due to pregnancy or holding/feeding your baby
Our highly qualified caring musculoskeletal clinicians can help relieve your pain:
● In-depth musculoskeletal assessment
● Individualised treatment techniques
● Individualised exercise programme
● Education re return to normal pain free function
● Referral to on site pregnancy massage therapist
Pregnancy And Beyond Massage
Feel your body float ,experience a pregnancy massage with our experienced massage therapists. Aches and pains are common in pregnancy and during the post -natal period due to your changing shape as your
baby grows and the added challenges on your body when caring for a new born. Relief from muscle tension and pain allows you to stay active and feel healthy .
We have special pregnancy pillows that cushion your tummy and allow you to have a massage in comfort. Your massage will include:
● In-depth assessment of your symptoms
● Pregnancy massage
Painful Wrist Syndrome
Do you have pain in your wrists? Does the pain make it difficult for you to carry your baby? We can help resolve the pain in your wrists
Painful wrist syndrome (De Quervains Tenosynovitis- the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist become painful and swollen) is common in pregnancy and post-natally.
Retention of fluid during pregnancy can cause the pain. Postnatally the tendons are aggravated by lifting and caring for your baby. The pain can become severe if left untreated.
Our highly qualified caring clinicians can help;
- Indepth assessment of your symptoms
- Taping
- Modified lifting
- Education
- Exercise to help resolve symptoms
Abdominal Muscle Assessment
Abdominal muscle separation as your baby grows is normal during pregnancy. However your abdominal muscles support your spine and the extra weight of baby can weaken your abdominal muscles and give less support to your spine. Some of the signs of weakened abdominal muscles are :
Feeling a tenting or point of muscle down the length of your abdomen when sitting up
● Feeling a gap between the muscles
● Loose lax abdominal muscles
● Having poor posture
Our highly qualified caring clinicians can help
● In depth assessment of your abdominal muscles
● Individualised abdominal muscle exercise programme
● Progression of your exercise programme as your muscles strengthen
● Lifestyle modifications
● Advice on exercise in pregnancy and post nata
Breastfeeding, Mastitis And Blocked Milk Ducts
We can help if you have mastitis/blocked milk ducts. Establishing breastfeeding can be challenging. Mastitis is the inflammation of blocked milk ducts, which may or may not be infected. It is a painful and distressing condition.
Our highly qualified caring clinicians can help:
- In-depth assessment of your symptoms
- Therapeutic ultra-sound to resolve inflammation in the breast tissue
- Lymphatic massage to drain the inflammation
- Mini-vibrators to use at home prior to feeding to drain inflammation
- Advice re comfortable clothing
- Real time ultra-sound to assess presence of an abscess
- Referral to our on site lactation consultant
Lactation Consultant
We can provide one on one care for a variety of breastfeeding issues. This may be before baby arrives planning, immediately after baby arrives challenges, cry / fuss problems, weight issues, and sleep issues. With a Neurodevelopmental Care Model (Possums) approach, based on current infant brain and breastfeeding research.
Pelvic Girdle Pain
One in 5 women experience pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. For approximately 95% of women this resolves after giving birth. Pregnancy hormones loosen ligaments, joints and muscle tendons around the pelvis in preparation for labour. Treating these symptoms early is essential. We can help.
The symptoms of pelvic girdle pain are many and varied:
● Pain in your lower back and buttocks
● Pain at the front of your pelvis, groin or inner thighs
● Grinding and clicking around the pubis
● Pain getting in and out of the car, going upstairs and standing on one leg
Our highly qualified caring clinicians can help:
● In-depth assessment of your symptoms
● Lifestyle modification
● Individualised pelvic floor, abdominal muscle and hip exercise programme
● Taping
● The fitting of a pelvic girdle brace
Real-time ultra sound & bladder scanner
Real time ultra sound technology enables us to show you your pelvic floor & abdominal muscles moving.
Our real time ultra sound, which can also be used as a bladder scanner is extremely useful not only as a diagnostic tool but also to teach clients the correct way of contracting Pelvic Floor and lower abdominal muscles. The ultrasound is used as part of each new clients initial assessment (not used if you are pregnant). It is very rewarding for clients to actually see their Pelvic Floor muscles moving on contraction.
Contact us for a pelvic floor/abdominal assessment and see your muscles in action.
Advice On Post-natal Exercise
Gradually resuming your normal exercise programme post delivery is important for your health and wellbeing. However it is essential that Pelvic floor and abdominal muscles that have been weakened and stretched during pregnancy are strong before returning to normal/ high impact exercise. This will protect you from issues such as urinary leakage and vaginal prolapse.
Our highly qualified caring clinicians can help you to reach your exercise goals safely
- Post- natal assessment
- In depth assessment of the pelvic floor
- Individualised pelvic floor exercise programme
- Aims and goals of a post natal exercise
- Abdominal muscle strengthening
- Advice re return to pre pregnancy exercise goals
Healthy Eating Pre & Post Pregnancy
Ensure you’re providing the best possible nutrition for you and your baby
Adequate nutrition is essential during pregnancy with evidence showing that the food a mother consumes during her pregnancy can affect the development of her infant, and may also impact on the baby’s health later in life. A mother’s nutrition requirements are increased during pregnancy however the common saying “eating for two” is in fact incorrect. There are also important dietary considerations for the mother once the baby is born. To learn more, come see us at Eating 4 Health where we can provide nutritional advice for both mums and baby:
- Supplements prior to falling pregnant
- Nutrition requirements during pregnancy
- Appropriate weight gain during pregnancy
- Nutrition requirements for breastfeeding and/or formula feeding mums
- Appropriate weight loss after giving birth
- Guidance for introducing solids to your baby
- Fussy eating in children
DID YOU KNOW
Pelvic floor muscles support your baby during pregnancy.
Your abdominal muscles will stretch during pregnancy.
Exercise is extremely beneficial during and after pregnancy.
Your muscles have to be strengthened post delivery.
Strong pelvic floor muscles help to prevent and resolve vaginal prolapse.
CONTACT US
Our knowledgeable reception staff can assist you with all questions and concerns
appointments@
pelvicstrengthphysiotherapy.com.au
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