Physio Manly

Beyond managing existing injuries, physiotherapy may also play a valuable role in helping you understand how your body moves, supporting better posture, and improving movement efficiency. This approach may assist in reducing the likelihood of future injuries.

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.

Women’s health physiotherapy covers the changing needs women may experience with pelvic health, pregnancy, postnatal recovery and menopause, including associated pain or continence issues. Our pelvic health physios see women throughout Sydney at all stages of life, from first-time mums to those navigating menopause and beyond.

The main distinction is the scope of care. Women’s health physiotherapy can support women with concerns related to pregnancy, postnatal recovery, menopause, pelvic health, pain and continence, while pelvic floor physiotherapy concentrates on the muscles supporting the bladder, bowel and pelvic organs. Because these areas are connected, your women’s health appointment may include pelvic floor assessment if it suits your needs and you have given consent.

At your initial visit, we will discuss your current concerns, relevant birth or surgical history, changes you have noticed and your health goals. This is followed by an assessment of how your body moves and functions, which helps guide an individualised care plan. Treatment only proceeds with your consent, and you can ask questions at any stage.

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.

If you have a chronic condition management plan from your GP, Medicare may cover up to five allied health sessions each calendar year when you are referred for physiotherapy. The five sessions are a combined allowance across the allied health services under that plan, and your GP will advise whether you meet the eligibility requirements. A private health fund may also contribute if physiotherapy is included in your extras cover. The contribution varies according to your cover and annual limits, so confirm the details with your fund before your appointment.

Physiotherapy may support a broad range of concerns, including back or neck pain, sports injuries, joint pain, muscle strains, headaches, pelvic pain, pregnancy-related discomfort, postnatal recovery, bladder concerns, bowel changes, incontinence, prolapse and rehabilitation after surgery or injury. Your care is shaped around your symptoms, needs and personal 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.

If it is clinically appropriate, your physiotherapist may recommend a physical examination. An internal assessment is only undertaken with your informed consent. Physiotherapy may also support bowel symptoms, pain during intercourse and pelvic organ prolapse, with the approach shaped around your symptoms, goals and comfort.

In most cases, you can book a physiotherapy appointment without a referral from other health professionals. Depending on your needs, treatment may include education, tailored exercises, movement strategies and manual therapy. Physiotherapy may also be eligible for rebates through some private health funds, depending on your level of cover. We recommend checking directly with your provider.

Physiotherapy isn’t only for when an injury occurs. Attending regular physiotherapy sessions may help support more efficient movement, assist in managing muscle tightness, and contribute to improved posture, helping you maintain a healthier and 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 regular physiotherapy help me stay active and healthy?We service patients in Sydney from suburbs 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