Women’s Health Physiotherapy in Townsville
Expert Support for Every Stage of Womanhood
Women’s Health Physiotherapy focuses on treating conditions unique to women across all life stages, from adolescence to menopause. At Wholesome Physiotherapy, we provide personalised care for issues related to pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and hormonal changes. Our treatments are grounded in the latest evidence and delivered with compassion.
What Conditions Do We Treat?
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We help manage urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, and bowel issues using tailored pelvic floor muscle retraining, biofeedback, and education.
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Learn how to prepare your body for birth with pelvic floor awareness, perineal massage, breathing techniques, and education surrounding how to support your physical recovery postpartum. We empower you with practical tools to support a smoother birth experience.
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We support new mums with early pelvic floor rehab, abdominal wall assessment (including diastasis recti), C-section or perineal scar management, and safe return-to-exercise programs.
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A non-surgical option for pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence, pessary fitting provides symptom relief and improves day-to-day comfort. We fit and review pessaries to ensure comfort and safety.
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We provide multi-faceted treatment for conditions like vulvodynia, endometriosis, painful intercourse, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Our approach includes manual therapy, muscle retraining, and pain education.
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From painful periods to menopause-related changes, we offer pelvic floor support, movement therapy, and education to help you feel empowered during hormonal transitions.
Why Choose a Women’s Health Physiotherapist?
Our therapists undergo extensive training in pelvic floor and pre/postnatal physiotherapy. We take time to listen, assess thoroughly, and collaborate with your healthcare team when needed.
Common FAQs
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Internal exams help us understand how your pelvic floor is functioning. However, they are always optional and only done with your consent.
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You can book from 2-3 weeks postpartum for early care or wait until 6 weeks for a full assessment.
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Absolutely. Physiotherapy can help manage pregnancy-related pain and prepare your body for birth.
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Yes! We understand the stress of trying to arrange childcare so you are more than welcome to bring your baby along to your appointment. We can be flexible and work with you and your baby’s needs.