Pelvic Assessment
Evaluate the alignment and stability of your pelvis to identify the root cause of your pain.
During pregnancy, it's common to feel pain in the pelvis and lower back. This can be caused by conditions known as Pelvic Girdle Pain or Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction.
As your pregnancy progresses, the rapid growth of your baby places increased demand on the muscles, ligaments and tendons of your pelvic region. When these structures are unable to keep pace with the changes occurring in your body, it can lead to discomfort and pain — often felt around the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis, or across the pubic bone at the front.
At Lively Physio & Pilates we assess the alignment and stability of your pelvis to identify the underlying causes of your pain, and all of our physiotherapists are trained to treat you safely and effectively throughout every stage of pregnancy.
We offer specialised treatments for the lower back and pelvis during pregnancy, which may include supportive taping to help you stay comfortable and active. For additional support, we also provide fitting for SRC Health recovery shorts — a clinically designed compression garment for prenatal and postnatal care, developed in consultation with an obstetrician and endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, offering targeted support to the pelvic region.
Our care doesn’t stop at prenatal support. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists also provide a thorough six-week postnatal assessment, including evaluation of the pelvic floor and screening for abdominal separation (diastasis recti), for a comprehensive approach to your recovery after birth.
Yes — our treatments are gentle and tailored to each stage of pregnancy. All of our physiotherapists are trained in prenatal care, and we work closely with your obstetric team where appropriate.
SRC recovery shorts are a clinically designed compression garment, developed in consultation with an obstetrician and endorsed by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), that provides targeted support to the pelvic region prenatally and postnatally. We provide professional fitting at our clinic.
We recommend a thorough assessment around six weeks after birth, including pelvic floor evaluation and abdominal-separation (diastasis recti) screening — a crucial step for a safe and complete postnatal recovery.
Our latest addition to our clinic is this wonderful machine. The RTUS is used to assess and train a person’s deep core muscles (transversus abdominis/multifidus) and pelvic floor muscles.
This machine works just like the one for pregnant women, but the emphasis is on muscles. The screen will show the specific muscles and then the training will be directed by one of our qualified physiotherapists.
Experience the difference of a whole-body approach to healthcare. Whether you’re looking to book a Physiotherapy assessment, join a Clinical Pilates session, or inquire about remedial massage, contact us to find the most efficient path to your recovery.
