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HerHealth Physiotherapy

Locality: Richmond, New South Wales

Phone: +61 423 471 651

Address: 7/40 Bowman Street 2753 Richmond, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.herhealthphysiotherapy.com.au

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25.01.2022 Do you have a family member or friend that would benefit from a women’s health Physiotherapy consult? This Christmas we have gift vouchers for you to give the gift of pelvic health to someone close to you. This could be a session about:... Abdominal separation Preparation for pregnancy, labor or birth Post partum recovery Prolapse and incontinence assessment and treatment Hip, back or pelvic pain Too often women put themselves last- if you know someone who would benefit from an hour to themselves, to focus on themselves, get in contact!

25.01.2022 Welcome to the HerHealth team HEATHER As you may know, things have been a little crazy at HerHealth, so the delightful Heather has joined the team and we are so excited for you all to meet her! Heather has been working in the area of women’s health physiotherapy for over 6 years. Having three young children herself she knows what it’s like to juggle prioritizing your health while also caring for your family. ... She is passionate about helping women move comfortably throughout pregnancy and continuing to be physically active in preparation for labour and then transitioning into motherhood, empowering new Mum’s to work towards their goals in recovery and exercise. Heather knows that the journey into parenthood can be full of the unexpected and loves working with women to achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Whether women simply want to be stronger for the physical task of caring for their baby (those prams are heavy!) or return to exercise Heather loves helping women work towards their goals, allowing them time and space to prioritize themselves. When not in the clinic Heather loves spending time with her young family while finding time to enjoy running and is an avid netball player and fan. You’ll see Heather around the clinic on Fridays from 8-3 in March

23.01.2022 OPEN as usual We are continuing to work over the coming days, however if you have been in a hot spot, in contact with someone who has been to a hot spot or unwell, or if you are feeling unwell yourself, please reschedule! Christmas hours:... Monday 21st 8-7 Tuesday 22nd 7-7 Wednesday 23rd 7-4 Thursday 24th 7-9.30 Closed 25th dec- 5th jan We are currently fully booked until February, so if you know you need an appt, please book in advance or contact 0423471651. Have a beautiful Christmas and new year

23.01.2022 WHAT A SMILE! This is my lovely client Sarah and her gorgeous girl Daisy born 6 weeks ago. Sarah came to Physio throughout her pregnancy to work on her back, as well as labor and birth preparation. ... She was extremely fit and strong from working out at @mummy_movement for years prior. During our consults, we worked together on pelvic floor relaxation, pushing strategies and perineal massage. Sarah birthed Daisy after a 3 hour labor, with only one small tear requiring one stitch. At our 6 week check up today (with the lovely @calmbirthwithkataquilina ) Sarah is recovering beautifully and is ready to get back into gym work. She has had no bladder symptoms and her abdominal wall is healed beautifully! Thanks Sarah for letting me share your amazing birth story- all too often we hear of difficult and traumatic births, and don’t share the positives and beauty that can often take place. Birth shouldn’t be feared. If you have questions about birth preparation, send me a message!

23.01.2022 Why have an internal exam and what is involved? Vaginal examinations are a big part of women’s health Physiotherapy appointments, but not the only part. Some women may prefer not to have a vaginal examination or may not require one. If you are thinking you need a vaginal exam and want to know more, or are curious about them, read on!... Vaginal examinations give women’s health physiotherapists a lot of information. The pelvic floor is an internal muscle, therefore we CAN NOT press on the belly and feel if someone is using them correctly or not. We can’t look at someone and know if there is tightness or poor coordination or prolapse. Therefore, a vaginal examination gives us extra information about what is occurring inside the pelvis, to be contributing to a persons symptoms, such as sexual pain, heaviness, urgency or incontinence. Vaginal exams may look different depending on who you see and what you are there for, however it may include any of the following (and will usually be accompanied by some form of external assessment of the rest of your body!) GH+Pb- assessment of the length of your pelvic floor muscles to determine prolapse risk and how much tension/support there is. Palpation- pressing on the muscles at the entrance and deep inside to feel for tone, tension, and feel for pain Coordination- assessing if the person can squeeze, as well as relax Strength- how strong the muscles are and how long they can stay squeezed for Position- where the vaginal walls are located and how much or little they move on a push or cough( to determine if there is any prolapse) This process could last anywhere from 5-30 minutes depending on what the assessment is trying to determine. If you have anything questions about what an vaginal examination involves, send me a message and we can discuss it!

22.01.2022 Obstetric tens machine tutorial

21.01.2022 What does a women’s health Physio do? Women’s health physios are trained physiotherapists who have undergone extra training to specialise in conditions that affect women. Some of the areas we work with include:... Pregnancy aches and pains Labor preparation Post birth assessments Prolapse Incontinence Sexual pain Symptoms of endometriosis Symptoms of menopause Prep and post surgery- hysterectomy, prolapse repair, bladder and bowel surgery Hip, back, tailbone pain Abdominal separation We have the skills and the tools to assess the female body both internally and externally, to help you live pain free, move well and reach your goals. Tag someone who would benefit from seeing a women’s health Physio below

20.01.2022 Exercise and your menstrual cycle Did you know that some women are affected by the hormonal changes across their menstruated cycle, resulting in reduced energy and exercise tolerance? Week 1 of your cycle is the week that your period commences. While some women are prone to cramping and pain, getting moving can be an excellent way to reduce discomfort and increase positive moods. Some women will find it easier to exercise at this time.... Week 2 is when a lot of women (but not all) tend to feel that their energy levels rise and therefore have more motivation and energy for exercise. Week 3 can often be when women ovulate. This can be associated with feeling of lethargic or tired than usual. As with your period week, this is a good time to still keep moving, but maybe in a more gentle, slower fashion. You might swap running for swimming or walking, or lighten your weights in this week- by choice or by coincidence. Week 4 (or the week leading to your period if you don’t have a 28-35 day cycle) can cause feeling of less energy. This can be a great time to move in ways that your body feels good. You might not be aiming to hit any PB’s this week and that’s okay! Every woman’s cycle is different, and all woman are affected by hormones in completely different ways. A handy habit can be tracking your exercise intensity, energy levels and mood around your cycle and see if you can pick your patterns to make sense of why some days that 5km run feels good and others it feels like 20km. Have you noticed any obvious changes in your energy or exercise ability across your cycle? Let us know!

19.01.2022 When you attend your women’s health Physio appointments it is about YOU! YOU and your birth YOU and your body YOU and your mental health... YOU and your goals These are sessions that you deserve to discuss your birth, body, goals and ask any questions you may have. Based on your body and your goals, this session may involve: - an internal vaginal examination to assess your pelvic floor and healing. This can also determine your risk for return to exercise, strategies to assist in return to sex, and ways to maximise your pelvic health. We may do this in lying and/or in standing based on your symptoms and goals! - ultrasound examination of your abdominal wall, core and pelvic floor to assist in understanding your tummy muscles. This can be especially important for women with abdominal separation who want to learn to use their core, determine the exact distance of separation and ability to control the separation. It also teaches strategies to assist in tensioning the gap. - musculoskeletal examination of your muscle strength and mobility to assist in pain relief and return to exercise. This can be helpful for women who suffer from hip or back pain, breastfeeding aches and pains, or tailbone discomfort following birth. - exercise assessment and prescription to assist in return to exercise/sport, or strategies to strengthen the body All women deserve this assessment- not to feel forced into having further appointments or to raise concern about your pelvic floor or abdominal wall, but to be given information and options! It is your body and you get to decide what to do with it once you have the information- as long as you get the information in the first place! We offer gap free 6 week postnatal assessments (between 4-8 weeks Postpartum) for all women as we believe you deserve to have an hour to yourself, to understand your body and make informed choices once you have all the information you need.

19.01.2022 All women with teenage daughters- come check out Mummy Movement teens program! Teaching self confidence, lifting techniques, and creating an awesome supportive environment for our young women!

18.01.2022 A common condition we see in the clinic is reflux! Did you know that sometimes reflux can be contributed to by tightness through your ribcage? As your belly grows, it places more pressure and strain through your ribcage, therefore creating more pressure in your thorax and abdomen.... We can work on the soft tissues around your diaphragm, ribs and chest to assist in your reflux symptoms. Don’t be surprised if your symptoms are worse for the next 24 hours, they will settle down after that! Message us on 0423471651 if you have anything questions about your reflux symptoms!

18.01.2022 Come and check out these amazing women chatting about empowering birth strategies! I’m devastated to be missing this one but know that these wonderful ladies will share so much knowledge. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your 5th, there will be knowledge to be gained

17.01.2022 The short answer: NO! There is no limit to when you can see a women’s health Physio- we work with women of all ages to become confident in their bodies. Whether you are 50, 70 or 95, there are lots of ways we can help you move better, feel better and be leak free, pain free and prolapse symptom free. ... Even if you have previously had surgery Even if you don’t have a doctors referral Even if you don’t want a vaginal exam We can work around you and what you are most comfortable with, as the session is about you and your body! Make sure you let your mum, grandma, Aunty and friends know- help is available and it’s never too late!

16.01.2022 Physiotherapy in pregnancy Do you know what we can work on during your pregnancy? Not only can we work on any of your aches and pains, we can start assessing and discussing your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, labor preparation and recovery strategies.... Some common aches and pains in pregnancy include: lower back pain pelvic girdle pain(pain across your belt line) pubic symphysis pain (pain directly at the front of your pelvis- my girls call it their ‘vagina bone’) We can assess you for this at anytime in your pregnancy and determine where your pain is coming from, plus work on strategies to keep you mobile and pain free. We can also begin working on your pelvic floor after 20 weeks, provided there are no concerns with your placenta or cervix. Things we can work on include: Pelvic floor strength/relaxation/flexibility Pushing techniques (so the first time your asked to push isn’t when the midwife/obstetrician tells you to) Perineal flexibility Advice on birthing and labor positions Ideally, we recommend a session around the 20 week mark (once you’ve had your 20 weeks scan and everything looks good), and from there we can make an action plan about how often you need an appointment and what your goals may be. The abdominal wall is a common area we work on, with many women wanting to ‘avoid abdominal separation’. While I can’t promise that that is possible (all women develop stretching of their midline during pregnancy- it’s essential for baby to grow), we can discuss how well you are loading your abdominal wall. We can also help you decide on what exercises may be beneficial for now, and what needs to be modified to keep you moving through your pregnancy and support your abdominal wall. If you have any questions about what else we can work on during pregnancy, let me know in the comments or send a dm!

15.01.2022 Return to Sex after baby Something that can cause a lot of worry, fear and concern for women after having a baby is the first time returning to Sex. There are a few things you can do, that may assist in this process!... 1. If you have any scar tissue- massage it gentle prior to return to sex, This can help it be less sensitive 2. Wait at least a week after you’ve stopped bleeding- every woman will bleed for a different length of time, but to avoid infection, it is important to avoid intercourse until you haven’t bled for a full week. This helps to ensure your uterus is back to size and your cervix has closed. 3. LUBE! Early post partum and especially if you breastfeed, the tissues in the vagina can be quite dry. Add any form of friction and this can lead to a lot of discomfort. Lube can be super helpful in reducing friction - if you are using condoms as contraception, look for a water based lube (oil based lubricants can cause condom breakdown!), if you are not using condoms, you can choose between water based and oil based depending on what you find more comfortable 4. Positions- YOU are in control. Make sure you are able to control depth, speed and pressure to avoid any positions or depths that don’t feel quite right! What do you wish you knew prior to return to sex after baby?

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15.01.2022 Empowering births seminar Whether this is your first birth or 5th, there will be knowledge to be gained from these four women’s health professionals Make sure you sign up for tickets ASAP so you don’t miss out!

15.01.2022 Happy new year and welcome to 2021! We are looking forward to being back in the clinic from tomorrow, with Cate returning on the 14th. This year we are endeavouring to reduce our wait list times and increase appointment availability to get you in sooner! Please be patient with our availability, currently Brooke has a 4-5 week wait and Cate has a 1-2 week wait. We do have cancellation lists that are always checked, however if you know you need an appt (e.g. 6 week post par...tum, 20 week pregnancy check etc), please book in early to avoid long wait times We will also be working with masks on due to the recent recommendations provided by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. This will be in conjunction with all of the other practices we have been utilising since opening- wiping down all surfaces, frequent hand washing and sanitising. @mummy_movement and I will also been aiming to bring more frequent tips and tricks to keep you moving, active and feeling confident in your bodies. If there is any information that you want to see, send a message and we will make sure to add it to the list of topics we are planning to discuss this year!

13.01.2022 2020 what a year! It’s only the second year of HerHealth Physiotherapy, and what a huge year it’s been! This year included:... Our first ‘wine cheese and squeeze’ event with @mummy_movement (plus empowered birth and training through pregnancy) All things pelvic floor information night with @healthylivingconceptsphysio Online pregnancy and Physiotherapy discussion with @the.birth.collective Constant chats about empowered birth and preparation for birth with @thisiswhatidoula Meeting up with the lovely @calmbirthwithkataquilina to talk about the role of Physiotherapy in pregnancy and the post partum period Constant support and seminars with @physiotherapyclinic and @enlighten.physio An amazing relationship with the guys at @greaterwesternhealth and @balancehealthperformance Wonderful information from the amazing @alisonm_naturopath about women’s health, periods, and care during pregnancy and post partum period Welcoming the delightful Cate to the HerHealth team! Having the biggest baby boom and hiring out more TENS machines than I can count! (That includes more baby cuddles and ovary popping feels than ever before!) Welcoming so many wonderful women into the HerHealth space Oh and got married in the middle of a global pandemic This year was a tough one, but thanks to the support of all of you amazing women (clients, family and other allied health legends), HerHealth is thriving and going into 2021 bigger and busier than ever before. Thankyou once again for supporting my dream to empower and support as many women as I can. I’m so grateful for everyone of you who share your story and let Cate and I into your journey. It’s an absolute honour and I can’t wait to keep doing it See you all in 2021

11.01.2022 What if your pelvic floor doesn’t need to be stronger? What if it’s already strong, but doesn’t know how to relax? Would you know the signs to look for?... We treat a lot of women with tight pelvic floor muscles, who think they are weak- the reason being, many symptoms can be similar. You can have: Frequency Urgency Leakage Pain Constipation With both! That is why it’s always best to have an assessment done if you have these symptoms, because it could be either. When we sit down to discuss your symptoms, we will often have an idea which one is involved prior to performing an assessment, however it’s always helpful to check and ensure we are giving you the correct advice and strategies to work on. If you are trying to squeeze your pelvic floor, make sure you can feel both a LIFT and a DROP- if you can’t feel one, or either and if you have any of the symptoms above- find yourself a good women’s health Physio and get it checked out!

10.01.2022 Q: Can I bring my baby to my consult? A: ABSOLUTELY! We love having babies here as part of your session- that way you can feed, settle and cuddle throughout!... We have plenty of space on the floor for capsules and blankets, and plenty of space on the bed if bub wants to be a little closer. Thankyou beautiful Jenna for letting me capture and share this special moment

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08.01.2022 Feeling successful after passing my certificate in the conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse What does this mean? The University of SA is the first to have a course to certify physiotherapists in the assessment and management (including pessaries) of prolapse. This means we were assessed on our clinical reasoning, assessment and fitting of pessaries.... I was lucky enough to have learnt so much from the wonderful Taryn Hallam (women’s health training associates) and Jo Murdoch (@physiotherapyclinic ) prior to committing to this university certificate, which made it a far far easier process, so Thankyou ladies!! Lots of research papers, reading, online discussions and essays, plus one trip to Adelaide and one trip to @sydneypelvicclinic to pass the practical components, were very worth it. Thrilled to have completed this and to be able to have gained many more skills to assist all of my wonderful women with prolapse!

06.01.2022 The Inside Story Today is day 3 of women’s health week 2020! The inside of the pelvis can be an area of great mystery! The elusive pelvic floor muscles, the unknown of what that region looks like and what it should feel like to do a pelvic floor contraction, as well as the unknown of what things should feel like during sex or a period.... The pelvic floor consists of 2 sets of muscles- deep layer of muscles that lift and support like a sling superficial circular muscles that squeeze together These muscles support the pelvic organs, allow for bladder and bowel control, stretch to birth babies, and contract and relax during intercourse. Many perceptions are that pelvic floor weakness causes leakage. This isn’t always the case- sometimes tightness or overactivity of the muscles can cause leakage. Likewise, pain or discomfort with intercourse, or painful periods, can be contributed to by tightness in the muscles. Leakage can definitely be caused by weakness. As can prolapse. A lot of symptoms of tight and relaxed pelvic floor muscles can be similar- this is why it is always best to get assessed by a women’s health Physio to understand what is occurring in your body! I also always recommend getting assessed at 20 weeks and 34 weeks in pregnancy and definitely at 6 weeks post partum to understand what changes are taking place, how to prepare for birth, and how to recover and return to movements comfortably. Have you seen a Physio to discuss your pelvic floor? What did you find out that may have surprised you?!

05.01.2022 OBSTETRIC TENS MACHINES So many of you beautiful pregnant ladies have been enquiring about obstetric tens machines to assist with pain relief in labor- so we now have 10 machines to hire out! If you know you are wanting to hire a machine for your labor and upcoming birth, please get in early as there is a wait list and I would hate for you to miss out!!...

05.01.2022 Go check out @mumliapp to read about the importance and process of your 6 week check, as well as other amazing bits of information. #mumli @mumliapp

04.01.2022 Mummy Movement is a gym for all women (and men). Now they are offering classes for teens. Come and check out this incredible community of supportive, inspirational women

02.01.2022 Its our second birthday! 2 years ago I began my first day as HerHealth Physiotherapy. It was scary, exciting and nerve wracking, and I had no clue what it was going to look like; but my goodness am I so glad I did!... This last 2 years has brought huge growth and this business wouldn’t be what it is without the amazing community of women and men supporting it! I’m thrilled to have been able to have Cate and Heather join the team to help as many of you as we can. It has been my dream to be able to help all women feel confident, strong and in control of their bodies, and to be able to do that each day is just incredible. Thankyou for sharing our information, giving our details to your friends and family members, and always supporting us (And thanks @mummy_movement for giving me the push I needed to do this!)