What is pelvic health physiotherapy?
Pelvic physiotherapists are musculoskeletal physiotherapists who have completed specialised training in the assessment and treatment of pelvic health problems affecting both men and women.
Using evidence-based techniques, our pelvic physiotherapists help restore optimal pelvic floor function and movement, improving overall quality of life. There are many conditions classified under pelvic health.
What can pelvic health physiotherapists help with?
- Bowel issues
- Faecal incontinence
- Hip pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy (<12 weeks)
- Post-Natal (6 weeks – 1 year)
- Post-surgery (c-section, hysterectomy, prostatectomy)
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Urgency and Frequency
Internal pelvic floor exams
An internal pelvic floor assessment is the most effective way to evaluate 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 type of assessment doesn’t need to happen in your first session, and there’s never any pressure to proceed unless you feel completely comfortable and ready.
Pelvic health physiotherapy services & treatments at Foundation Clinic
- 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.
Get to know our pelvic health physios
Emma McCosh and Laura How are our pelvic health physiotherapists based at Foundation Clinic in Taupo. They are friendly, warm and professional practitioners who help patients feel at ease.
Emma is our Senior Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, experienced in treating both men's and women’s health. She is qualified to perform internal assessments, including speculum exams, and can fit pessaries to help manage incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Laura is a Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Specialist with a passion for helping patients improve their pelvic health. She regularly upskills her knowledge through advanced pelvic health training to ensure her assessments and treatments are current, accurate, and tailored to your needs.
Pelvic health physiotherapy prices
Laura How:
Private Pelvic Health Physio:
- Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $165
- Follow up – 45 minutes – $125
ACC Pelvic Health Physio:
- Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $55
- Follow up – 45 minutes – $40
Emma McCosh:
Private Pelvic Health Physio:
- Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $200
Follow up – 60 minutes – $200
ACC Pelvic Health Physio:
Initial appointment – 60 minutes – $55
Follow up – 60 minutes – $40
Book an appointment with our pelvic health team
Schedule an appointment at Foundation Clinic Taupo. Our qualified specialists have helped numerous patients improve their quality of life through pelvic physiotherapy services. We are here to assist with expert knowledge and a caring approach.
PELVIC HEALTH SERVICES ONLY AVAILABLE IN TAUPO
