Physiotherapy
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How we started
In 1996, Michelle and Jenny used their extensive women's health expertise to establish Focus on Women Physiotherapy as a specialist, private practice based on the Gold Coast. They are passionate about the impact physiotherapy intervention can have on a woman's life. Their time in private practice has
coincided with exciting developments in the clinical research of women's health issues, and they excel at delivering a contemporary, high-quality, professional service to their clients. Working closely with their medical colleagues, Focus on Women Physiotherapy has expertise in a broad spectrum of women's health issues:
Pelvic floor problems
- management of incontinence
- waterworks problems (urgency & frequency)
- pre and post operative exercise education
- treatment of pelvic pain
Individual ante and post-natal assessment
- pelvic floor muscle function
- general exercise regimes
- treatment of muscle and joint dysfunction
- postural re-education
- management of breast mastitis
Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
- of low back pain, sciatica
- pelvic and SIJ pain
- abdominal muscle rehabilitation
- advice for the older women to reduce the problems of ageing (age related stiffness and loss of mobility)
Breast Surgery
- instruction in and supervision of exercise programs
- scar management
Lymphoedema
(swelling caused by damage to or removal of the lymph nodes)
- education and assessment
- massaging and bandaging protocols
Defecation difficulties
- avoiding straining and damaging pelvic floor
- lack of wind control
- rehabilitation of bowel function
To make an appointment with Focus on Women please call 5564 8455
Focus on Women
Suite 6 Pindara Place Level One13 Carrara St Benowa QLD 4217