Physiotherapy - Women's 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 selected 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 as well as 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 WCH medical or midwifery staff.

Hours

Weekdays 8.00am - 4.00pm

A limited weekend service is provided for inpatients (Saturday and Sunday mornings 8.30am-12.00noon)

Contact Details

Head of Unit
Women's Physiotherapy - Tara Beaumont

Manager
Physiotherapy WCHN - Phil Calvert

Location

1st Floor - Queen Victoria Building

Mailing Address

Women's Physiotherapy

1st Floor Queen Victoria Building

Women's and Children's Hospital

72 King William Road
North Adelaide
South Australia 5006

 

Phone/Fax/Email

Phone: (08) 8161 7579

Fax:     (08) 8161 7890

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

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