Women’s Health Physiotherapy.

  • Pelvic Health.

    Our Pelvic Physiotherapists specialise in treating conditions related to the pelvic region, helping to relieve pain and improve function. Pelvic Physiotherapists can be your first point of contact to flag your presentation or help to assist with management through the life stages.

    Conditions we manage:

    Endometriosis
    Adenomyosis
    PCOS
    Dyspareunia - Pain with Intercourse
    Dysmenorrhea - Painful Periods
    Vaginismus
    Vulvodynia
    Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis)
    Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    Bladder or Bowel urgency and incontinence
    Chronic UTIs

    Through tailored pelvic floor training, manual therapy, education, and relaxation techniques, we are here to address any symptoms you may present with. Whether the presentation or pain is chronic or recent, Pelvic Physiotherapy offers a personalised approach to help restore comfort and quality of life.

  • Pregnancy.

    Initial Pregnancy Session 
    Includes:
    Extensive subjective through past of gynae/OBS, pelvic health, exercise and goals
    Education on expectations and changes in pregnancy 
    Bladder and bowel changes, MSK conditions to look out for, prep the body to sleep on side, avoid laying on back, compression
    DRAM - monitor doming - provide tailored core exercise
    PF ax - provide tailored PFMT

    Throughout Pregnancy

    Management of a variety of pregnancy related conditions and musculoskeletal concerns which include:

    Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain, Low back pain, Round ligament pain, Varicosities, Carpal tunnel.

    Our clinical exercise pilates classes are individualised and safe throughout pregnancy.

    Birth Preparation (from 34 weeks):
    Birth Preparation Includes:
    Discussion of birthing options and informed consent
    Perineal stretching types - examination of PF and taught massage
    PF downtraining - relaxing through pelvic floor, coaching through belly breathing, exercise ball and stretches
    Teaching pushing techniques and positions for labour
    TENS machine (Hire)
    Continue exercise safely
    Education for early days post-partum

  • Post-Partum.

    Initial Post-Partum Session
    Includes:
    Discussion of birth experience and mental wellbeing
    Mastitis education
    PF examination to assess healing, POP and provide tailored PFMT
    DRAM
    Return to exercise and ensure safe to return depending on activity type
    Compression
    Musculoskeletal conditions
    Bladder and bowel management

Our Pelvic HealthTeam.

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Lauren Bendo

Director & Physiotherapist

Lauren is a highly motivated and personable physiotherapist who has an emphasis on a hands on approach, whilst providing patients with the tools, education and support to reach their rehabilitation goals.

Lauren has worked professionally in high performance sporting environments. She is currently the head physiotherapist for the Adelaide Thunderbirds and their elite pathways contributing to their exciting 2023 and 2024 championship victories. She is also the head physiotherapist for the Australian Under 21 National Netball team, and has previously worked with the Australian Fast 5 Netball Team in their World Cup championship. She has previously worked with the Contax Netball club and National State Basketball Program.

Passionate about promoting the well-being of female athletes, Lauren has developed a special interest in Women's Health. Her dedication extends to providing comprehensive care and guidance to women throughout every life stage, including pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, pelvic pain management and incontinence, particularly with the return to activity and in the sporting environment.

Lauren leads several of our clinical exercise Pilates classes where she continues to challenge patients individually with progressive overload principles.

Physiotherapist

Georgia Lovelock

Georgia completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours and has since gained extra qualifications in the field of women’s health. Her goal is to break down the taboo of women’s health conditions and help women through each stage of life from period and pelvic pain, to pregnancy, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and menopause. She has completed her Level 2 in the Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapy course allowing her to perform internal vaginal and anal examinations. 

Aside from Women’s Health Physiotherapy, Georgia also enjoys teaching Pilates and treating sports related injuries. She has ongoing experience with the Adelaide Cricket Club women’s and men’s team and thrives off injury prevention and management throughout their season.