Pelvic health Osteopathy

Pelvic health Osteopathy

Pelvic health Osteopathy involves the treatment and management of a range of pelvic health and pelvic floor related conditions.

Pelvic health complaints are very common in all populations. It is suspected that 50% of people who have given birth will have some degree of prolapse and 51% of women, 14% of men and 28% of elite athletes experience urinary incontinence at some point in their life and over 50% of pregnant women experience low back pain.

Although these symptoms are very common, they are not considered normal and can significantly impact on a person’s quality of life. Improvement of these conditions is available, and we are here to help.

Osteopaths like to consider the body as one unit and cannot ignore mechanical problems elsewhere that may be contributing to your pain. This principle is no exception when treating the pelvic floor. We assess not only the pelvic floor directly, but also look at whole body influences including, posture, hormones, lifestyle factors, diet, exercise, and biomechanical changes.

Dr Kira Nee may utilise both internal and external techniques to assess and treat the pelvic floor. As well as bladder retraining techniques, tools to connect to your pelvic floor, pelvic floor muscle training and lifestyle modifications and advice.

Our Pelvic Health Osteopath Dr. Kira Nee has completed further study in pelvic health and has a wealth of knowledge on the treatment and management of pelvic health conditions.

We understand that you may be apprehensive prior to your pelvic health appointment and aim to provide a treatment that is caring and sensitive to your concerns. We strive to create a comfortable environment where you feel safe to have a judgment free conversation and express your health goals.

When should I see a Pelvic Health Osteopath?

If you are suffering from any signs or symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction it is a great time to consider booking an appointment.

Some signs of pelvic floor dysfunction include, but are not limited to:

• Heading to the toilet just in case
• Going to the toilet multiple times throughout the night
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Urgency to go to the toilet
• Urinary leakage and or incontinence
• Not being able to hold in wind
• Bulging or heaviness of the vagina
• Leakage with coughing sneezing, intercourse or exercise

Common Conditions Treated

Common conditions that we see in practice are:

• Vaginismus
• Vulvodynia
• Overactive Pelvic Floor
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse
• Pelvic floor muscle weakness
• Bowel Concerns- Constipation, straining, incontinence
• Bladder Concerns- Urinary incontinence, leakage, urgency
• Painful intercourse
• Constipation
• Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
• Scar tissue care
• Coccyx pain
• Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain
• Chronic Pelvic pain, Low back Pain & Sacro-illiac Joint Dysfunction

Medicare and Osteopathy

Under the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program, also known as the CDM program, clients who meet the criteria are eligible for up to five Medicare rebated session per calendar year. A rebate of $58.00 is available per session. Please note a referral is required from your GP to access this rebate.

Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program – is available to clients with chronic or terminal medical conditions that require multidisciplinary care from a GP and two health care providers. Your GP needs to prepare the appropriate paperwork to access this rebate.

Private Health Insurance and Osteopathy

A number of private health insurance providers offer rebates for Osteopathy services. For the exact rebate amount, please contact your health fund.

Download the Participating Health Funds for Osteo

Costs

• Initial assessments (45 mins)                                   $145
• Review (45 mins)                                                         $115

Note:

1. Private Health Insurance rebates available on Osteopathy services, please contact your provider for further information.

2. Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) referrals may be used for Pelvic Health Osteopathy appointments, a rebate of $58.00 is available per session.

How to get started

Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) Program

Contact your GP to check your eligibility. Once your GP has completed the referral contact Strong & Stable on (03) 9762 0976 to book your first appointment.

Download the Referral Form for Allied Health Services under Medicare

Private Pelvic Health Osteopathy Appointments

No referral is required for clients who wish to access private Pelvic Health Osteopath appointments; however it is often helpful if you bring any relevant medical information will you to your first appointment (e.g scan reports) as a detailed medical history will be taken.

Bookings can be made for private Pelvic Health Osteopath appointments via the ‘book now’ button or by calling Strong & Stable on (03) 9762 0976.