Liberty Women’s Wellness provides physiotherapy services for women at different life stages. Published practitioner: Candice West, Physiotherapist, Ahpra registration PHY0001929157. Appointments are based on individual assessment, informed consent and the practitioner’s registered scope.

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Pregnancy Care

Physiotherapy during pregnancy may be considered for musculoskeletal or pelvic-health concerns after individual assessment. It does not replace antenatal or obstetric care.

Appointments may include assessment of movement, pelvic-floor function or pregnancy-related pain; advice about activity; and information about birth preparation within the physiotherapist’s scope. Suitability and precautions depend on gestation, health history and current maternity advice.

Pregnancy Care

Physiotherapy during pregnancy may be considered for musculoskeletal or pelvic-health concerns after individual assessment. It does not replace antenatal or obstetric care.

Appointments may include assessment of movement, pelvic-floor function or pregnancy-related pain; advice about activity; and information about birth preparation within the physiotherapist’s scope. Suitability and precautions depend on gestation, health history and current maternity advice.

Postnatal Care

A postnatal physiotherapy appointment may be considered after birth according to symptoms, goals and individual circumstances. Urgent or concerning symptoms require appropriate medical assessment.

Appointments may include discussion of birth history, symptoms and goals; pelvic-floor or abdominal assessment with consent; advice about movement and activity; and referral or coordination with other practitioners where indicated. The proposed plan, possible discomfort, limitations and alternatives are discussed individually.

Postnatal Care

A postnatal physiotherapy appointment may be considered after birth according to symptoms, goals and individual circumstances. Urgent or concerning symptoms require appropriate medical assessment.

Appointments may include discussion of birth history, symptoms and goals; pelvic-floor or abdominal assessment with consent; advice about movement and activity; and referral or coordination with other practitioners where indicated. The proposed plan, possible discomfort, limitations and alternatives are discussed individually.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse can involve vaginal heaviness, pressure and bladder or bowel symptoms. Assessment helps determine whether pelvic-health physiotherapy is appropriate and whether medical review is required.

Physiotherapy options may include education, pelvic-floor assessment and exercises, activity advice and discussion of support devices where these are within the practitioner’s scope. Potential benefits, limitations and alternatives are discussed individually.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse can involve vaginal heaviness, pressure and bladder or bowel symptoms. Assessment helps determine whether pelvic-health physiotherapy is appropriate and whether medical review is required.

Physiotherapy options may include education, pelvic-floor assessment and exercises, activity advice and discussion of support devices where these are within the practitioner’s scope. Potential benefits, limitations and alternatives are discussed individually.

Bladder Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence

Pelvic-health physiotherapy may assess bladder leakage, urgency, frequency and related pelvic-floor concerns. Recurrent infection symptoms require medical assessment.

An appointment may include history, pelvic-floor assessment with consent, education, exercises, bladder-habit advice and referral where indicated. The plan depends on the findings and the person’s circumstances; outcomes vary.

Bladder Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence

Pelvic-health physiotherapy may assess bladder leakage, urgency, frequency and related pelvic-floor concerns. Recurrent infection symptoms require medical assessment.

An appointment may include history, pelvic-floor assessment with consent, education, exercises, bladder-habit advice and referral where indicated. The plan depends on the findings and the person’s circumstances; outcomes vary.

Bowel Dysfunction and Faecal/Flatal Incontinence

Pelvic-health physiotherapy may be considered for constipation, difficulty controlling stool or wind, urgency and related pelvic-floor symptoms. Some symptoms require medical assessment or investigation.

Appointments may include discussion of symptoms and habits, pelvic-floor assessment with consent, education, exercises, toileting-position advice and coordination with a GP or specialist where needed.

Bowel Dysfunction and Faecal/Flatal Incontinence

Pelvic-health physiotherapy may be considered for constipation, difficulty controlling stool or wind, urgency and related pelvic-floor symptoms. Some symptoms require medical assessment or investigation.

Appointments may include discussion of symptoms and habits, pelvic-floor assessment with consent, education, exercises, toileting-position advice and coordination with a GP or specialist where needed.

Persistent Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis

Persistent pelvic pain and painful periods can have different causes. Physiotherapy may form one part of care after assessment and does not replace medical investigation of new, severe or persistent symptoms.

Where appropriate and with consent, care may include musculoskeletal or pelvic-floor assessment, education, movement advice, exercises or hands-on techniques. Potential benefits, discomfort, limitations and alternatives are discussed individually.

Persistent Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis

Persistent pelvic pain and painful periods can have different causes. Physiotherapy may form one part of care after assessment and does not replace medical investigation of new, severe or persistent symptoms.

Where appropriate and with consent, care may include musculoskeletal or pelvic-floor assessment, education, movement advice, exercises or hands-on techniques. Potential benefits, discomfort, limitations and alternatives are discussed individually.

Pain with Intercourse

Pain with intercourse can have physical, psychological and medical contributors. A pelvic-health physiotherapy consultation may be considered as part of multidisciplinary assessment and care.

Assessment is undertaken only with informed consent and may include discussion, external or internal pelvic-floor assessment where appropriate, education, exercises and coordination with a GP, gynaecologist or mental-health practitioner. Outcomes vary.

Pain with Intercourse

Pain with intercourse can have physical, psychological and medical contributors. A pelvic-health physiotherapy consultation may be considered as part of multidisciplinary assessment and care.

  • Determining the Cause of Pain: Assessment considers factors that may contribute to pain and helps inform an individual treatment plan.
  • Individual treatment planning: Where physiotherapy is suitable, the plan is based on assessment, goals, informed consent and current evidence.
  • Collaborative Healthcare Approach: We believe in a collaborative approach and can work closely with other members of your healthcare team, including your GP and gynaecologists, to ensure comprehensive care.
  • Empathetic and Supportive Environment: We provide a supportive and empathetic environment, understanding the sensitive and personal nature of this condition.
  • Tailored Support and Guidance: Recognising the unique experiences of each individual, we offer tailored advice and support to address your specific needs and concerns.
  • Holistic Management Strategies: Beyond physical treatment, we offer holistic management strategies, including lifestyle adjustments and techniques to improve overall well-being and sexual health.