Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor, Pregnancy & Postnatal Care)

Women’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Narrabeen and Frenchs Forest

At BeachLife Physiotherapy, our Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists support women through every stage of life, including pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, and pelvic floor conditions. We provide personalised, evidence-based care for pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, and pregnancy-related conditions, helping women across the Northern Beaches feel confident, strong, and in control of their bodies.

Our Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services are designed to address both short-term concerns and long-term pelvic health, whether you’re preparing for childbirth, returning to exercise after birth, managing bladder or bowel symptoms, or navigating hormonal changes.

Conditions & Services We Offer:

Bladder Dysfunction & Incontinence Physiotherapy

• Urinary incontinence (stress, urge, or mixed)
• Overactive bladder (urgency and frequency)
• Incomplete bladder emptying or urinary retention

Bowel Dysfunction & Incontinence Physiotherapy

• Bowel incontinence (leakage of stool or gas)
  
• Chronic constipation and straining
  
• Rectal pressure or prolapse-related symptoms

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Physiotherapy

• Support for bladder, uterine, or rectal prolapse
• Pelvic floor muscle strengthening and coordination
  
• Education and symptom management strategies
  
• Pessary support and fitting in collaboration with medical providers

• Pregnancy & Antenatal Physiotherapy
• Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and pregnancy-related lower back pain
  
• Sciatic or nerve-related pain during pregnancy
  
• Postural advice and ergonomic support
  
• Pelvic floor strengthening to prepare for birth
  
• Safe antenatal exercise and movement guidance
  
• Breathing, relaxation, and labour preparation techniques

Postpartum (Postnatal) & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Physiotherapy

• Pelvic floor physiotherapy following vaginal or caesarean birth
  
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation) assessment and management
  
• Scar tissue recovery (perineal or caesarean section)
  
• C-section mobility and strengthening support
  
• Pelvic pain or painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
  
• Gradual, safe return-to-exercise programs focusing on core strength, functional movement, and fitness goals
  
• Guidance for returning to sport or high-impact activity after pregnancy

Breast Health Physiotherapy Support

• Mastitis and blocked ducts
• Pain relief and swelling management
• Ultrasound therapy and lymphatic drainage

Sexual & Pelvic Pain Conditions

• Vaginismus, vulvodynia, or general pelvic pain
• Pelvic floor relaxation, release, and desensitisation techniques

Menopause & Hormonal Health Support

• Addressing pelvic floor changes related to hormonal shifts
• Bladder or bowel symptom management
• Vaginal discomfort, dryness, or irritation
• Bone health and strength training
• Exercise during menopause: Individualised programs to support bone density and balance

Additional Women’s Health Physiotherapy Services

• Postural and ergonomic support for new mothers
• Return-to-work or return-to-sport rehabilitation
• Support after miscarriage, stillbirth, or traumatic birth experiences

Education and lifestyle strategies to support long-term pelvic health

Our Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services are available at both our Narrabeen and Frenchs Forest clinics. We work closely with GPs, obstetricians, and other health professionals across the Northern Beaches to ensure coordinated, respectful care tailored to each woman’s needs and stage of life.

Why Choose BeachLife Physiotherapy?

Our Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapists offer compassionate, evidence-based care in a private and supportive environment. With longer consultation times and individualised treatment plans, we focus on education, reassurance, and practical strategies that empower you to understand your body and move with confidence. Whether you’re seeking pelvic floor physiotherapy after birth, pregnancy physiotherapy, or support for bladder, bowel, or pelvic pain conditions, we’re committed to helping you achieve a healthier, more active life.