Physio Neutral Bay

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 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.

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.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is one part of women’s health physiotherapy. It focuses on assessing and supporting the pelvic floor muscles, which help support the bladder, bowel and pelvic organs. Women’s health physiotherapy has a broader focus and may address concerns across different life stages, although pelvic floor assessment can form part of an appointment when appropriate.

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 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.

A physiotherapy assessment can consider pelvic floor function, muscle tightness, coordination and the way you move when addressing urinary incontinence, bladder leakage or pelvic pain. Depending on your circumstances, care may include bladder habit education, pelvic floor exercises, breathing strategies and an individual exercise program.

Depending on your circumstances, assessment may involve a physical examination. An internal assessment may be discussed where clinically appropriate, but it will only occur after you have given informed consent. Care may also address bowel symptoms, pain during intercourse and pelvic organ prolapse, with treatment tailored to what you need and feel comfortable with.

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 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.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