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Pro-Active Physiotherapy Continence, Pelvic and Women's Health

Locality: Tamworth, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6766 3911

Address: 4 Bligh St 2340 Tamworth, NSW, Australia

Website: http://proactivephysio.net.au

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25.01.2022 Doing our bit to support Ovarian Cancer We have merchandise available in our reception to purchase. #ovariancancerawareness #support

24.01.2022 Recently published research from Sweden, that studied women's experience of POP after childbirth identified the overarching theme of being irreparably damaged... this theme consists of four categories: taken by surprise, restricted life, neglected by care providers, and psychological intrusion. We recognise how confronting an initial diagnosis of pelvic floor muscle damage and/or POP may be. For new mothers the balance of feeling joy for their child while experiencing the shock, regret, anger, grief and sadness of managing symptoms. Plus the nature of POP being ‘secret women's business’ has meant that most women haven’t sought help or spoken about their symptoms before. We often hear women talk about feelings of isolation and failure. This is why we are working to #breakthesilence about this taboo topic in women’s health. We strongly feel that this new research highlights the importance of discussion during antenatal care so that mothers aren’t left asking ‘why didn’t they tell me’? As highlighted in our position statement (link in our comments) we would also like to see better postnatal support for early intervention, the 6 week check is not enough. We are asking our maternity care workers to #starttheconversation.

22.01.2022 Are you excited to get back to the gym??!! With gyms re-opening next week, everyone is keen to get back to their favourite classes, but is your body ready? Amy Clift (Exercise Physiologist) can help you determine where you are at and advise you on your return to exercise.... If your concerns are more related to your pelvic floor health and returning to exercise, please consult one of our physios and we can help guide you in exercise prescription that is suitable for you and your pelvic floor. https://www.essa.org.au//Is_your_body_ready_to_return_to_t

20.01.2022 Our Physiotherapist Megan Dart is taking part in The September Long Run to help raise money and awareness to Men and their families who have been impacted by pr...ostate cancer. Thank you to those who have donated so far. If you would like to donate to the cause, please click the link below. https://www.thelongrun.org.au/fundr/megandart/the-long-run

17.01.2022 This June is month is POP Awareness Month, a condition rarely talked about but one that affects 50% of women. Here our co-founder, Amy Dawes shares the reason why we think it's important to #starttheconversation.

17.01.2022 Did you know that an itchy nipple could be a sign of something more sinister? Gemma was only 27 when she felt something just wasn’t right with her body...her ...nipples were incredibly itchy. As a nurse, Gemma immediately knew she had to seek medical advice, and after a series of appointments and tests, breast cancer was discovered. Would YOU know what to look out for? Our Breast Check Kit can help https://bit.ly/2GQ625t Thanks to early detection, Gemma is now cancer freethough she hates to think about what could’ve happened had she ignored the symptoms. If you’re not sure what to look for, you’re not sure how to check your breasts, or you need a reminder, you need our FREE Breast Check Kit https://bit.ly/2GQ625t It won’t stop you getting breast cancer but it could save your life!

16.01.2022 Looking for people with pelvic pain! Researchers at Curtin University are testing a new questionnaire for people experiencing ongoing pelvic pain. Do y...ou have pelvic pain, are you over 18 and do you have 25 minutes to complete an online survey? By completing the survey, you will be helping health care professionals understand how you feel when you are in pain. There is also a chance to win an Amazon voucher by participating in the survey. The survey is available online at: curtin.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_788V14s5pZ1mysl This study has been approved by the Curtin University Human Research Ethics (HREC) (approval number: HRE2020-0302).

09.01.2022 This was said to ABTA’s co-founder after she was prescribed one by her pelvic health physio. Pessaries can be an excellent conservative treatment option for POP.... So what is a pessary? A pessary is a plastic or silicon product designed to hold up descended pelvic organs inside the vagina. Pessaries don’t care at all about the age of the tissue they’re supporting; they just hold things up. Women of all ages can have the benefits of using a pessary. Many women can find the thought of using a pessary quite-confronting, mostly due to lack of information and unfamiliarity. However, a well-fitted pessary cannot be felt and can be life-changing to the the person using it, at any age. It can empower women to move, lift and exercise without the constant fear of the prolapse worsening. Pessaries can be self-managed and a viable alternative to surgery. It may not be a solution to everyone, but it’s a valid, conservative management option that might be worth a try. However, we highly recommend you seek the care of a specialist health professional to ensure you have the correct fit. *Did you know that pessary use has been around since before the days of Cleopatra (who is believed to have been treated for prolapse)? THAT is how long we’ve been suffering in silence. See more

09.01.2022 October 20th is world Osteoporosis day!!! Don’t forget Amy Clift runs Osteoporosis exercise classes.

08.01.2022 This AMAZING App may save your child's life! Monitoring fever and medications may seem like a simple thing to do, but when your child is sick, you are tired, you are swapping care between your partner..... things can easily be missed. This takes the "remembering" out of it!!!! Congrats Liz and Sarah! https://www.facebook.com/FamilyHQ

06.01.2022 https://www.prostate.org.au//a-pelvic-floor-exercise-prog/

04.01.2022 Natasha is our local prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse. She is amazing! Very kind and knowledgeable and so helpful to our men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Seeing a Prostate Cancer Nurse Specialist is completely free for anyone in our area undergoing treatment. Thank You Natasha!!!!! You certainly make our lives easier!

04.01.2022 To get a green light to exercise after birth, please see a women's health physio to fully assess your pelvic floor! You may not get a green light straight away, but you will never get a red light. There is always some exercise you can do that is safe for YOUR pelvic floor. Our physios can help you work to your limits and build you to a green light!

02.01.2022 When someone you care about is struggling, it can be hard to know what to say. Sometimes the best thing you can do is listen. PANDA’s Community Champions came ...up with some helpful responses you can give when someone tells you they are struggling, as well as some unhelpful ones to avoid. For more info for loved ones and carers: https://bit.ly/2JMwIp5 #pandaweek2020 #TellSomeoneWhoCares Image text: Instead of You look tired! When I had mine, I tried [this and that]. You could try: This can be such an exhausting time. How are you feeling?

02.01.2022 We love exercise and will always try to help women continue to be active! Things may need to change, but it's for now.... Not forever.

01.01.2022 Pelvic floor muscle health is important at all stages of a woman’s life, from adolescence to pregnancy, menopause and beyond, but many women suffer with symptom...s of incontinence, pelvic pain and prolapse silently. Women’s health physiotherapists are highly skilled and can help you with pelvic floor muscle training, stretching, general exercise advice and lifestyle modifications to restore normal coordination, endurance and strength to the pelvic floor muscles. Look for a women’s health physio at https://choose.physio/findaphysio and go to https://choose.physio/women's-health for more information.