Women’s health physiotherapy addresses various conditions affecting women throughout their lives, including:

• Incontinence: Bladder and bowel leakage

• Chronic pelvic pain: Including endometriosis and muscle spasms

• Pregnancy and postpartum issues: Back pain, sacroiliac joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and mastitis

At Best Physiotherapy, our skilled Women’s Health Physiotherapists are dedicated to helping you maintain and restore normal function, minimise dysfunction, prevent disability, and improve your quality of life. Our female physiotherapists can effectively treat:

• Pregnancy-related pain and dysfunction (pre- and post-natal)

• Abdominal separation (rectus diastasis)

• Pelvic floor strengthening

• Caesarean or perineal scar management

• Pelvic girdle pain or “pelvic instability”

• Urinary urgency

• Neck pain and stiffness, including wry neck

• Headaches

• Back pain, including disc injuries, pinched nerves, and sciatica

• Wrist pain (carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis)

• Mastitis

• Reduces pregnancy-related aches and pains

• Helps maintain a healthy weight

• Improves sleep quality

• Educates and prevents postnatal complications

• Ensures strong pelvic floor activation

• Provides accurate diagnosis and professional treatment

• Relieves pain and aids recovery

• Offers education and advice about injuries and discomfort

• Facilitates a rapid return to work, fitness, and other activities you love

Best Physiotherapy in Footscray offers specialized pre and post-natal Pilates classes on reformer beds designed to support women during and after pregnancy. Our expert-led classes focus on core stability, pelvic floor strengthening, and overall well-being, accommodating the unique physiological changes that occur during this special time.

1. Enhanced Core Strengthening: The reformer bed provides resistance and support, making core exercises more effective and helping to support the growing baby and ease postpartum recovery.

2. Improved Pelvic Floor Health: Reformer exercises can target and strengthen pelvic floor muscles, helping to prevent or reduce incontinence issues and support quicker recovery after childbirth.

3. Better Posture: The reformer bed assists in maintaining proper alignment, which addresses postural changes and reduces back pain and other discomforts associated with pregnancy.

4. Controlled Movement: The reformer bed allows for controlled, precise movements, which can improve muscle tone and flexibility safely during pregnancy.

5. Low-Impact Exercise: The reformer bed offers a low-impact form of exercise that reduces stress on the joints while still providing an effective workout.

6. Mental Well-being: Regular use of the reformer bed in Pilates can promote relaxation, reduce stress, and boost overall mood, which is beneficial during and after pregnancy.

1. Adjustable Resistance: Reformer beds have adjustable springs to modify resistance levels, making exercises adaptable for different stages of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.

2. Support and Stability: The reformer bed offers excellent support and stability, which is crucial for safely performing exercises during pregnancy.

3. Versatility: A wide range of exercises can be performed on reformer beds, targeting various muscle groups and addressing specific needs of pre and post-natal clients.

4. Customizable Workouts: Exercises on the reformer bed can be easily modified to suit individual needs, ensuring that each session is safe and effective.

5. Enhanced Flexibility: The reformer bed helps to improve flexibility, which can aid in alleviating muscle tension and preparing the body for labor and delivery.

At Best Physiotherapy in Footscray, we provide tailored pre and post-natal Pilates classes on reformer beds led by our experienced team, including an Olympic sports physio. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment to help you stay active and healthy throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

Key Features:

• Experienced Instructors: Our instructors have extensive experience in pre and post-natal care.

• Personalized Programs: Programs are customized to meet your specific needs and fitness levels.

• State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use top-quality reformer beds to ensure the best possible Pilates experience.

• Convenient Location: Located in the heart of Footscray, easily accessible for residents in Melbourne.