Women's & Pelvic Physiotherapy
Public Service,
Physiotherapy Service
Greenlane Clinical Centre (GLCC) Outpatient Service
Assessment and treatment of:
- Urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence, obstructive defaecation, pelvic organ prolapse, birth related perineal trauma, pelvic and sexual pain
- Maternity related musculoskeletal problems
- Male urology, colorectal and pain dysfunctions
Auckland City Hospital (ACH) Inpatient Service
Assessment and treatment of:
- antenatal and postnatal musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions
- birth related perineal trauma
- gynaecology inpatient services
Services provided
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists diagnose and support people to regain mobility and reduce pain caused by an injury, disability or health condition such as arthritis.
Female urinary incontinence
Treatment is available for all types of urinary incontinence.
The initial appointment is an education session followed by individual follow up appointments. This will involve assessment of the pelvic floor muscles, education, lifestyle advice and possibly the use of biofeedback tools.
Prolapse
Conservative management including exercise and lifestyle modification. The initial appointment is an education session, and then individual follow-up appointments thereafter.
Pelvic and sexual pain
Treatment of pain disorders will include education, lifestyle modification advice, biofeedback and exercises. This is done initially in a class setting, and may be followed by individual treatments where required.
Male urinary incontinence
Treatment of incontinence including pre and post prostatectomy.
Treatment may consist of education, pelvic floor muscle training, lifestyle and exercise advice.
Faecal incontinence
Treatment is available for all types of faecal incontinence.
This will involve assessment of the pelvic floor muscles, education, advice and possibly the use of biofeedback tools. This is initally done in a education session, and may be followed by individual treatments where required.
Obstructive defaecation
Treatment may involve education and advice, exercises and lifestyle modification. This is initally done in a education session, and may be followed by individual treatments where required.
Gynaecological surgery recovery
After major gynaecological surgery physiotherapists will work with people towards optimal recovery.
This includes exercises and advice regarding daily activities including mobility. Please watch our Heading Home video for more information
Homeward Bound - Following Gynaecological Surgery - YouTube
Maternity physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal conditions associated with pregnancy.
Appointments are in the form of a group education session.
Treatment may consist of education, exercises, advice regarding daily activities and lifestyle modifications. Please note that whilst we are able to advise women on appropriate pelvic joint and supports, belts and braces we are not able to provide these items.
Please watch this video for advice regarding back and pelvic care during pregnancy.
Back care during pregnancy from
National Women's Health Auckland on
Vimeo.
Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm
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