What is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?
Pelvic health physiotherapists are musculoskeletal physiotherapist’s who have specific training in assessing and treating pelvic related conditions in both male and females.
There are many conditions classified under pelvic health. Some of the conditions that a pelvic health physiotherapist can help with include:
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Urgency and Frequency
- Faecal incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Bowel issues
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy (<12 weeks)
- Post-Natal (6weeks – 1year)
- Post-surgery (c-section, hysterectomy, prostatectomy)
- Hip pain
- Low back pain
INCONTINENCE
THE LACK OF VOLUNTARY CONTROL OF URINATION OR DEFECATION
IT IS COMMON, BUT IT IS NOT NORMAL
– it can be managed
Up to 80% of women experience incontinence during pregnancy and 30% will continue to experience incontinence after childbirth.
Over 50% of women will develop a prolapse after menopause.
At least 95% of men will experience incontinence after prostatectomy.
Who is the Pelvic Health Physiotherapist at Foundation Clinic Taupo?
Laura How and Emma McCosh are our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists based at Foundation Clinic Taupo.
Emma McCosh is our Senior Pelvic Floor Physio. She treats both males and females and is able to perform speculum exams and fit pessaries for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Laura How has a passion to help both males and females in the area of pelvic health. She continues to upskill by completing pelvic health related courses (in person and online) to be able to provide up to date and accurate assessment and treatment for her clients Laura is a kind and confidential practitioner that will make you feel comfortable in your consultation.
What is an internal pelvic floor assessment?
An internal pelvic floor assessment is the best way to assess the pelvic floor muscle function. An internal examination can include either an internal vaginal or internal rectal examination. Pelvic health physiotherapists have specific training to perform these assessments.
This assessment does not have to occur at the first appointment and there is never any pressure to proceed with this type of assessment or treatment unless you are absolutely comfortable.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Treatments may include:
- Education
- Pessary fitting
- Stress management
- Relaxation strategies
- Manual therapy – internal and external
- Dry needling
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises
- Bladder and bowel diaries
- Bladder and bowel training
- Home management plans for ongoing treatment.
Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Prices:
Laura How:
Private Pelvic:
- Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $150
- Follow up – 45 minutes – $100
ACC Pelvic:
- Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $55
- Follow up – 45 minutes – $40
Sarah McCosh
Private Pelvic:
- Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $200
Follow up – 60 minutes – $200
ACC Pelvic:
Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $60
Follow up – 60 minutes – $45
PELVIC HEALTH SERVICES ONLY AVAILABLE IN TAUPO
