Physiotherapy During Pregnancy
Your body adapts rapidly to support growing life. As posture, hormones and load shift, symptoms may arise — but movement remains one of the most powerful tools you have.
We commonly support:
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Lower back pain
- Rib and thoracic discomfort
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Pelvic floor symptoms
- Preparation for birth
- Core and breathing coordination
- Safe strength training and exercise modification
Exercise during pregnancy is not only safe in most cases — it is highly beneficial for circulation, strength, mood, pelvic floor function and labour preparation when guided appropriately.
Postpartum recovery is not about “waiting to heal.”
It is about restoring strength progressively and confidently.
Postpartum Recovery and Physiotherapy
Assessment can begin from 3 weeks postpartum, depending on your birth and recovery. Early guidance supports optimal healing, pressure management and safe return to activity.
We support:
- Diastasis recti assessment and retraining
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Prolapse symptoms
- Scar assessment (caesarean or perineal)
- Core and breathing re-education
- Safe lifting and daily load management
- Progressive return-to-exercise planning
Movement is not something to fear postpartum — it is something to rebuild with structure and clarity.
- *Private health & Medicare rebates available!*
Our Approach to Postpartum Recovery
We assess the whole body — not just the pelvic floor.
Your initial session may include:
- Detailed history and birth story discussion
- Movement and postural assessment
- Core and pelvic floor evaluation
- Real-time ultrasound biofeedback (when indicated)
- Breathing and pressure management assessment
- Strength and load tolerance testing
Internal pelvic examination is performed only with informed consent. Alternative assessment options, including externally positioned ultrasound, are always discussed if preferred.
Treatment plans evolve as your body evolves.
Specialised Return To Exercise Support
Returning to exercise postpartum should be progressive and guided — not rushed, and not avoided.
We provide:
Individualised return-to-running pathways
Tailored to your postpartum stage
Focused on movement quality and core integration
Structured for safe progression
You may also transition into our physio-led exercise classes, where your program remains individualised within a small group setting.
These classes are:
Guided by physiotherapy principles
Tailored to your postpartum stage
Focused on movement quality and core integration
Structured for safe progression
Strength can grow alongside change.
Pregnancy and postpartum are transformative — and with the right guidance, your body can adapt, recover and become stronger than before.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Physiotherapy
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