Physiotherapy - Women's Allied Health

The Physiotherapists in Women's Allied Health offer services in the areas of pregnancy and gynaecology care.

Pregnancy care

Physiotherapists offer information, treatment and strategies to help women cope with physical changes during their pregnancy and up to three months after the birth of their baby.

We provide antenatal education for women and their support people on topics including

• back care
• pelvic floor exercise
• relaxation techniques
• skills for labour and postnatal rehabilitation.

Treatment for musculoskeletal and other conditions associated with pregnancy (including carpal tunnel syndrome, pelvic/back  pain and incontinence) is available for inpatients and outpatients with a referral. Available equipment includes back and abdominal supports, fitness balls, and TENS machines (for pain relief in labour).

Routine postnatal care includes pelvic floor rehabilitation, exercise prescription and back care advice.

Gynaecology care

We provide outpatient treatment for gynaecological conditions including:

• incontinence
• prolapse
• bladder and bowel retraining
• pelvic pain.

Gynaecological surgery patients receive pre-operative care from the physiotherapist in the pre-admission clinic. Post-operative care includes

• pelvic floor education
• mobility advice
• back care
• general exercise/activity advice.

Outpatient physiotherapy follow-up of inpatients is arranged as necessary.

How to access the service

Referrals are accepted from medical or midwifery staff.

Hours

Weekdays 9am-5pm

A weekend service is provided for inpatients.

Contact details

Unit Head

Tara Boudville

Location

First Floor, Queen Victoria Building

Mailing address

Physiotherapy

Women's Allied Health

Women's and Children's Hospital

72 King William Road

Phone/fax/email

Ph (08) 8161 7579

Fax (08) 8161 7890

Email cywhs.physioqv@cywhs.sa.gov.au

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