Physio Clontarf

Physiotherapy isn’t just about addressing current injuries. It may also help you gain a better understanding of your body, support improved posture, and encourage more efficient movement patterns, which may help in reducing the risk of future injuries.

Physiotherapy is not just for when something goes wrong. Regular physiotherapy sessions may help you move more efficiently, manage muscle tightness, and support improved posture, contributing to a healthier and more active life over the long term.

Women’s health physio is a focused area of practice covering pelvic health, pregnancy and postnatal recovery, menopause, and the pain or continence concerns that come with them. Our pelvic health physios see women across Sydney at every stage of life, from first-time mums to women navigating menopause and beyond.

Women’s health physiotherapy covers a wider range of concerns, including pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause, pelvic health and related pain or continence issues. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is more specifically centred on the muscles that support the bladder, bowel and pelvic organs. The two areas can overlap, so a women’s health appointment may include a pelvic floor assessment where it is relevant to your symptoms and goals.

Your first appointment will begin with a thorough conversation about your symptoms, birth or surgical history, when things changed and what you would like to achieve. We will then look at your movement and physical function before developing a plan suited to your needs. You remain in control throughout the appointment, with consent required for treatment and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

We’ll take a detailed history including your symptoms, your birth or surgical history, what’s changed and when, and talk through your health goals. From there we’ll assess how your body is moving and functioning, and build a plan around your specific needs. Nothing happens without your consent, and you’re welcome to ask questions at any point.

You may be able to claim through Medicare or private health insurance, depending on your circumstances. A GP-prepared chronic condition management plan can provide Medicare coverage for up to five allied health appointments in a calendar year, with those sessions shared across the allied health services included in the plan. Eligibility should be confirmed with your GP. Extras cover that includes physiotherapy may pay part of the consultation fee, although this depends on your policy and remaining annual limit. Checking with your fund beforehand can help clarify your benefits.

Physiotherapy can address concerns such as pelvic pain, pregnancy-related discomfort, postnatal recovery, bladder concerns, bowel changes, incontinence and prolapse, as well as back and neck pain, sports injuries, joint pain, muscle strains, headaches and rehabilitation following surgery or injury. Treatment is planned to suit your individual symptoms, needs and goals.

Physiotherapy may help manage bladder leakage, urinary incontinence and pelvic pain by assessing factors such as pelvic floor function, muscle tension, coordination and movement. Treatment may include pelvic floor muscle training, bladder habit education, breathing strategies and tailored exercises.

Your appointment may include a physical examination when clinically appropriate, and an internal assessment can be considered only with your informed consent. Physiotherapy may also assist with concerns including bowel symptoms, pain during intercourse and pelvic organ prolapse, while taking account of your symptoms, goals and comfort.

In most situations, you do not need a referral to book physiotherapy. The appointment may include practical advice, tailored exercise, movement approaches and hands-on treatment, based on your symptoms and aims. Depending on your level of private health fund cover, you may be able to claim a rebate, although annual limits and eligibility vary. Contact your provider to confirm what applies.

Physiotherapy isn’t only for when something goes wrong. Regular physiotherapy may help you move more efficiently, manage muscle tightness, and improve posture, supporting a healthier, more active life long term.Physiotherapist-led exercise classes offer supervised movement sessions focused on building strength, improving mobility, supporting balance and maintaining overall movement. Your exercises may be adapted to your current needs and goals, with ongoing guidance during the class.

Can physiotherapy help me maintain a healthy, active lifestyle?We offer services to patients in Sydney from locations including:

• Physio Allambie Heights
• Physio Brookvale
• Physio Cammeray
• Physio Clontarf
• Physio Crows Nest
• Physio Fairlight
• Physio Kurraba Point
• Physio Manly
• Physio Manly Vale
• Physio Mosman
• Physio Naremburn
• Physio Neutral Bay
• Physio Northbridge
• Physio Northern Beaches
• Physio Queenscliff
• Physio Seaforth
• Physio Lower North Shore