Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Inform Physiotherapy has highly trained physiotherapists to assess and diagnose your condition.

At Inform we offer individual perinatal appointments or our popular pregnancy package. Our pregnancy package offers three pelvic health physiotherapy visits. This package includes a one-hour initial appointment and two 45-minute consultations at a discounted rate of 10% compared to individual bookings. This package aims to provide specialized care to support women from conception through to pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. You will learn evidence-based information and skills to enable you to make informed decisions for your long-term health. See below for more details on what these visits could include:

Physiotherapy is beneficial for conditions such as;

Pre-conception – Preventative Health at its Best

Identify any underlying dysfunction that may affect fertility or pregnancy outcomes
Education on how to contract and relax your pelvic floor muscles
Optimizing bladder and bowel health
Advice on exercise and address any musculoskeletal concerns
Discussion on the different models of perinatal care, birth education and birth choices

Pregnancy – Body and Mind Preparation

12-30+ weeks:

Management of musculoskeletal issues including back pain, abdominal separation, pelvic girdle pain
Pelvic Health check including pelvic floor muscle assessment, advice for pelvic floor muscle exercise, address any bladder and/or bowel concerns
Guidelines/program for general fitness and exercise

30-38 weeks:

Labour positioning, breathing, visualization techniques
Demonstration and rental of TENS for pain management during labour
Individual pelvic measurements to assist with the prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction and birth injuries
Preparation for labour including perineal massage and education on correct pushing technique using real time ultrasound
Advice for optimal recovery following a vaginal and c section birth
Common breastfeeding challenges, what to look out for and where to get support

Post Partum – Optimize recovery

1-6+ weeks:

Support and advice for any symptoms or concerns with pelvic health including bladder/bowel, pelvic floor muscle, and perineal recovery
Treatment of breastfeeding conditions including ultrasound and laser for mastitis, engorgement, and nipple trauma.
Assessment and treatment of any musculoskeletal concerns as a result of labour or the early post partum period
Birth debriefing with our Women’s Health Physio Holly Breheny - process your experience of birth and the changes to your body in a trauma informed safe space

In addition to these consultation services Inform offers baby friendly pre and post partum individual and group exercise classes to get you feeling healthy and strong.

Call 9481-6312, email info@informphysio.com for further information or to make a booking

CALL 03 9481 6312

Inform Physiotherapy has highly trained physiotherapists to assess and diagnose your condition.

Physiotherapy is beneficial for conditions such as;

Back and neck pain
Headaches
Sciatica
Shoulder bursitis/impingement
Scoliosis

Tennis elbow
Plantar fasciitis
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Sports injuries

Muscle and joint pain
Post-operative joint rehabilitation
Tendon problems
Poor balance
Strength and bone density changes

Our therapists use a wide range of treatment approaches to achieve the best results including;

Joint mobilisation/manipulation
Massage
Exercise prescription

Dry needling
Electrotherapy
Postural/biomechanical correction

Taping
Education on lifestyle, fitness and worksite set up

Please call or email us if you have any questions regarding how we can help you. To make an appointment you can book online, give us a call or send us an email.

CALL 03 9481 6312

Perinatal Physiotherapy

Inform Physiotherapy has highly trained physiotherapists to assess and diagnose your condition.

Pre-conception – Preventative Health at its Best

12-30+ weeks:

30-38 weeks:

1-6+ weeks:

Inform Physiotherapy has highly trained physiotherapists to assess and diagnose your condition.

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