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      Pelvic Care

      Pelvic health physiotherapy assessment and management for women through all life stages including bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, pelvic pain and sexual pain.

      The pelvis contains many vital organs including the bladder, bowel and uterus; and fulfils many important functions such as defecation, bladder storage and emptying, childbirth and sexual intercourse. When these functions are disrupted, it has a significant impact on our daily lives. The physiotherapists at Subiaco Women’s Health are experienced in the assessment and management of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and pain with sexual intercourse and are here to help you get back in control of your body.

      We understand that seeking treatment for pelvic health issues can be overwhelming, to find out more about Subiaco Women’s Health, how we work and what to expect from your consultation, please see 'Our Approach'. The list below is not exhaustive, please do not hesitate to contact us about any other pelvic health concerns.

      • Bladder and bowel dysfunction

        Incontinence is the accidental or involuntary loss of urine from the bladder (urinary incontinence), or bowel motion (faeces) or wind (flatus or flatulence) from the bowel (faecal or bowel incontinence).

        Different types of incontinence include:

        • Stress incontinence is leakage from the bladder or bowel during physical exertion or effort (such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, walking or when lifting).
        • Urgency is a sudden, compelling desire to go to the toilet which is difficult to defer. Urge incontinence is accidental loss of urine or faeces associated with urgency.
      • Pelvic Organ Prolapse

        Your bladder, bowel and uterus are all organs of your pelvis. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when one or more of these organs bulges against, or sags down into the vagina, creating a bulge.

      • Pelvic and sexual pain

        Persistent pelvic pain can present as painful periods (dysmenorrhoea), pain with sexual intercourse (dyspareunia), vaginismus, coccyx pain (coccydynia), vulval pain (vulvodynia), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome, interstitial cystitis, pudendal neuralgia and anal pain.

        Up to one in five women between the age of 18-50 experience persistent pelvic pain.

      Book an appointment today with:

      • Mansi Aghera Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

        Mansi Aghera

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        Mansi is a Continence and Pelvic Health physiotherapist, who has completed her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy majoring in Continence and Pelvic Health at Curtin University. She has 7 years of experience in physiotherapy, having worked at SportsMed Subiaco (now Subiaco Women’s Health) for the last 4 years.

        She provides both outpatient services and inpatient maternity services. Outpatient services include private physiotherapy consultations, clinical pilates, antenatal pilates classes and antenatal pool classes. Mansi is experienced in working with women during pregnancy and postnatally and is passionate about helping women return to exercise safely post birth and achieve their goals. She treats pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions (sacroiliac joint pain, low back/sciatic pain, pubic symphysis dysfunction, and coccyx pain), rectus abdominis diastasis/abdominal separation, breastfeeding issues (cracked nipples, blocked ducts, and mastitis). Mansi also specialises in the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, and pelvic organ prolapse in adults at all life stages.

        Mansi’s treatment approach is evidence-based and holistic, with a focus on empowering patients with knowledge so they can take charge of their own symptoms.

        Whilst Mansi is not at work, she enjoys camping and 4WD adventures, cooking and reading.

        Qualifications and Experience

        • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
        • Graduate Certificate in Continence and Women’s Health

        Clinical Interests

        • Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
        • Antenatal and postnatal care
        • Pelvic Health
        • Persistent pain conditions
        • Spinal pain

        Gladly accepting referrals for

        • Urinary and faecal incontinence
        • Pelvic organ prolapse
        • Sexual dysfunction and persistent pelvic pain
        • Overactive bladder
        • Constipation/defecation dysfunction
        • General musculoskeletal physiotherapy
        • Pregnancy and postpartum specific care
        • Antenatal Pilates class assessments
        • Rehabilitation/Clinical Pilates assessments and classes
      • Elyse Schweitzer Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

        Elyse Schweitzer

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        Elyse graduated from Griffith University (QLD), with a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Masters of Physiotherapy in 2015. Since then, Elyse has worked extensively as a Physiotherapist and a Clinical Pilates Instructor in a Sports and Women’s Health area in Melbourne and Perth.  

        Elyse has studied the Masters of Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health at Curtin University.  Elyse is passionate about pelvic health, especially through pregnancy and the postnatal period. She has a keen interest in helping women return to exercise and sport after having a baby. 

        She also has a special interest in assessing and treating the pelvic and lower back pain. Elyse uses a combination of hands on therapy, education and exercise prescription to get the best possible outcome for her clients.

        In her spare time, Elyse enjoys pilates, going to the gym, reading a good book on the beach and spending time with friends, family and two dogs. 

        Qualifications & Experience

        • Bachelor of Exercise Science
        • Masters of Physiotherapy
        • Master of Clinical Physiotherapy – Continence & Pelvic Health Major

        Clinical Interests

        • Pelvic health
        • Antenatal and postnatal care 
        • Pelvic pain 
        • Clinical pilates 
        • Breast conditions – mastitis, blocked ducts and cracked nipples 

        Gladly accepting referrals for

        • Antenatal and postnatal assessments 
        • Antenatal and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions 
        • Rectus abdominis diastasis (abdominal separation) 
        • Breast conditions – cracked nipples, mastitis, blocked ducts 
        • Pelvic pain – dyspareunia, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain
        • Pelvic organ prolapse 
        • Urinary incontinence 
        • Overactive bladder and cystitis 
        • Bowel dysfunctions – constipation 
        • Pre and post pelvic surgery care – pelvic organ prolapse repair, hysterectomy 
        • Clinical pilates assessment and classes 
      • Jess Crage Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

        Jess Crage

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        Jess Graduated from Curtin University with a Bsc Physiotherapy. Since graduation she has worked
        both in both maternity and rehabilitation settings in public health and private practise. Her
        experience and interest are in assisting women during the antenatal and postnatal period. As a
        mother of 3 she empathises with her clients and feels it is a great privilege to be able to work with
        them on their own perinatal journey. She has undertaken further studies in pelvic health and also
        works with the management of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain and pelvic organ
        prolapse.

        Qualifications and Experience

        • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
        • More than 15 years clinical experience
        • DMA Clinical Pilates

        Clinical Interests

        • Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction during the child bearing years
        • Management of bladder and bowel dysfunction
        • Management and rehabilitation of pelvic floor dysfunction
        • Management of pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse
        • Rehabilitation classes for older clients
        • Keeping clients of all abilities active
      • Rebecca Jayaprakash Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

        Rebecca Jayaprakash

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        Rebecca graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) in 2018, and is a member of the Vice Chancellor’s list, which recognises students in the top 1% of their course for excellent academic achievement. Rebecca is currently in the process of completing her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health Major), after developing a special interest in Women’s Health. 

        Rebecca has 5 years of clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist having worked at some of the most reputable clinics in Sydney. Rebecca is a certified Pilates clinician through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute and is experienced in running clinical Pilates classes and prescribing individual therapeutic exercises based on each patient’s presentation. Rebecca is also competent in Dry Needling (certified by the Australian Physiotherapy Association), which she incorporates into her treatment as necessary. 

        Rebecca is passionate about helping women through the life stages achieve their goals by tailoring treatments to each individual and basing her management on the latest evidence and research. Rebecca is experienced in treating pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions such as lower back pain and pelvic girdle pain. She is also competent in providing physiotherapy services for pelvic floor conditions such as incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain. Additionally, Rebecca will be able to assist patients manage inflammatory conditions of the breasts and rectus abdominus diastasis. Rebecca will be available for 6-week postnatal checks to address any pelvic floor concerns and help women return to exercise safely. 

        Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys dancing, practising Yoga and spending time with her family and friends.

        Qualifications and Experience

        • Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy)
        • In progress: Master of Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Health Major)
        • Clinical Pilates (APPI)
        • Women’s Health Through the Life Stages Level 1 (APA)
        • Dry Needling Level 1 (APA)

        Clinical Interests

        • Antenatal and postnatal care
        • Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal conditions 
        • Rectus abdominus diastasis 
        • Clinical Pilates and exercise during pregnancy and in the postnatal period
        • Management of osteoporosis
        • Pelvic health

        Gladly accepting referrals for

        • Pregnancy and postnatal musculoskeletal conditions
        • Urinary incontinence
        • Pelvic organ prolapse 
        • Overactive bladder
        • Breast conditions – mastitis, blocked ducts, cracked nipples 
        • Sexual pain and dysfunction
        • Rectus abdominus diastasis 
        • Clinical Pilates assessment
      • Emma Bolton Pelvic Health Physiotherapist

        Emma Bolton

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        Emma graduated from Curtin University in 2012 and has since worked in public hospitals and private practice in a variety of clinical areas. Emma’s interest in the field of pelvic health started whilst working on the obstetric and gynaecology wards and further grew after the birth of her first child. Emma has completed post graduate qualifications in this field and is passionate about empowering, educating and assisting women in their rehabilitation journeys with bladder, bowel, pelvic floor or postnatal concerns.

        Outside of work, Emma enjoys running, playing basketball and spending time with her three young children at the beach, on the trails and camping.

        Qualifications and Experience

        • Bachelor of Physiotherapy
        • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Women’s Health)

        Gladly accepting referrals for

        • Urinary and faecal incontinence
        • Overactive bladder
        • Constipation
        • Pelvic organ prolapse
        • Pelvic floor concerns in pregnancy and postpartum
        • Breastfeeding issues (cracked nipples, blocked ducts, mastitis)
        • Rectus abdominis diastasis
        • Sexual pain and dysfunction

      Resources

      • Pelvic Care

        Your initial assessment involves taking a comprehensive history to outline all factors contributing to your problem. Depending on your condition, our physiotherapist may recommend an internal vaginal or rectal examination for optimal assessment.

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      More Information?

      If you would like more information, please call today on (08) 9382 9600 and one of our physiotherapists will be happy to help you.