Women's health physiotherapy
Throughout life women can undergo significant changes to their bodies, most notably during pregnancy.
At Horizon Physiotherapy we are passionate in assisting women to achieve their specific exercise goals in a safe way, using an individualised approach.
We offer many programs that will assist in returning your body.
Programs
Real time ultrasound
At Horizon we offer (non-invasive) real time ultrasound imaging to assist in assessing pelvic floor and abdominal musculature.
We also offer treatments for specific antenatal and postnatal conditions, including:
Therapeutic ultrasound for blocked milk ducts or perineal tears
Bracing or support taping for pelvis or sacro-iliac complaints
Assessment of rectus abdominis diastasis
Postural and movement correction
Post Partum Assessment
At Horizon Physiotherapy we assist women to manage the physical changes that can occur with their bodies during pregnancy and beyond.
We have a specific post partum screening which we recommend should be done around 6-8 weeks post delivery. Screening involves assessment of posture and body alignment, strength of the abdominal muscles and pelvic floor function.
We use real time ultrasound which is non-invasive but also offer the option for vaginal assessment as required.
Body Back after Baby Program
Our Body Back after Baby program is a Pilates based rehabilitation program which is developed to ensure optimal recovery and return to activity.
Initial sessions are 1:1 with progression into a class format.
Physiotherapy for acute postnatal period
Other problems that can benefit from physiotherapy:
Therapeutic ultrasound for perineal tears, hemorrhoids, blocked milk ducts/mastitis
Laser for cracked nipples
Wrist pain (de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel)
Pelvic girdle pain
Continence issues and prolapse
Back or neck pain
Rib or thoracic pain