Physiotherapy Services Specialising In Women’s Health

Commencing in October 2009, Body with Soul welcomes the joint services of Danielle Barratt and Monica Donaldson, in providing a full range of physiotherapy care for women in the antenatal and post natal years. Services include:

Assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions:

Urinary incontinence (stress, urge or mixed incontinence)
Bowel incontinence
Constipation - Haemorroids
Pelvic organ prolapse
Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse)
Vaginismus/Painful vulval dysfunctions

Assessment & treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions during the antenatal & postnatal periods:

Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain
(sometimes referred to as Symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD, but also includes sacro-iliac joints)
Back pain
Neck pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome/DeQuervain’s
Rectus abdominus diastasis (separation of the abdominal muscles)
Pain or dysfunction in any other part of the body
Education and prevention of injury

Assessment and treatment of breast problems:

Mastitis
Blocked ducts
Engorged breasts

Ergonomics:

Assessment and advice on work stations at home/office
Assessment and postural advice for breastfeeding positions, changing nappies, bathing, handling baby in/out of a car seat, lifting baby in/out of a cot, use of baby carriers and slings

Assessment and management of lymphoedema

General exercise programmes:

Osteroporosis/osteopoenia
Returning to work
Safe exercises during antenatal and postnatal periods
Chronic painful conditions

Chronic Pain management:

Functional postures and movements
Specific exercise (return to sports / daily functional activities) plans
Use of TENS

Home visits to assess and treat all of the above

For appointments please call: 6779 0660.