Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy West Ryde, Sydney

NDPE are experienced pelvic floor physiotherapists specialising in Women’s Health offering quality physio care for local residents in West Ryde & surrounding areas including; Eastwood, Denistone, Marsfield, Epping, Ryde, Meadowbank, Melrose Park, Dundas Valley, Telopea, Putney, Carlingford & Ermington.

The ‘Pelvic Floor’ relates to a group of muscles that extend like a sling from the pubic bone to the tail bone (e.g. make up the floor of the pelvis). The Pelvic Floor muscles have 4 very important functions:

• Support the pelvic organs
• Play a role in bladder and bowel control;
• Required for normal sexual function;
• Help to stabilize the pelvis and spine.

There are many different types of factors which can cause ‘dysfunction’ within the normal workings of the pelvic floor, some of these include pelvic/lower back pain, pregnancy, childbirth, gynaecological surgery, menopause, constipation, obesity, ageing, inactivity and chronic coughing or lifting.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can present in different forms, such as:

• Pelvic floor weakness
• Pelvic floor overactivity (tight, tense and potentially painful muscles)
• Prolapse – descent of the bladder, bowel or uterus into the vagina which results in a heaviness/dragging sensation or bulge/lump
• Bladder and bowel incontinence
• Pain with intercourse
• Reduced vaginal sensation with intercourse
• Pelvic floor injury during childbirth

Exercises designed specifically for the pelvic floor, education, lifestyle changes and a variety of other management strategies play an integral role in the reduction and resolution of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Northern Districts Physiotherapy Eastwood ensures that the management of your particular condition is individualised and based on current research. Your Physiotherapist at Northern Districts Physiotherapy Eastwood will teach you how to exercise your pelvic floor muscles correctly.

Contact us on (02) 9874 8410 or at admin@ndpe.com.au to arrange an appointment with a Northern Districts Physiotherapy Eastwood physiotherapist.