Physiotherapy for Women Through Every Stage of Life
Women's bodies change throughout life, and those changes can influence how we move, exercise, recover and manage pain.
At Shenton Quarter Physio, we provide physiotherapy and exercise-based care to support women through different stages of life, from pregnancy and the postnatal period through to perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
Our approach considers the bigger picture. This includes your symptoms, goals, lifestyle, exercise history and the physical changes that can occur throughout different life stages.
Wondering how we can support you?
Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings significant changes to the body, which can sometimes contribute to pain or make everyday movement and exercise more challenging.
We can help with:
Back, hip and pelvic pain
Neck and upper body discomfort
Maintaining strength and mobility during pregnancy
Modifying exercise as your body changes
Preparing to stay active throughout pregnancy
Managing musculoskeletal aches and pains
Our aim is to help you continue moving with confidence and find exercise options that feel appropriate for you.
Postnatal Recovery and Return to Exercise
Returning to movement and exercise after having a baby can look different for everyone.
We can help you gradually rebuild strength, confidence and capacity for the activities that matter to you. This may include:
Addressing musculoskeletal pain or injuries
Rebuilding general strength and fitness
Guidance around returning to walking, running, gym-based exercise or sport
Exercise modification and progression
Supporting a gradual return to the activities you enjoy
We understand that pregnancy, birth and early motherhood can place new demands on the body, and your rehabilitation should take those demands into account.
Perimenopause and Menopause
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can influence many aspects of health, including muscle, tendon and bone health.
Exercise can play an important role in maintaining strength, mobility and overall physical health during this stage of life.
We can provide individualised guidance around:
Strength and resistance training
Exercise for bone health
Maintaining muscle mass and physical capacity
Managing musculoskeletal pain and injuries
Returning to or starting exercise
Building a sustainable exercise routine that suits your lifestyle and goals
You don't need to be experiencing a specific injury to see a physiotherapist. Sometimes, having guidance around how to exercise effectively and confidently can be the first step.
Physiotherapy that considers the whole picture
Women can experience musculoskeletal injuries and pain at every stage of life, whether that's a running injury, shoulder pain, back pain, arthritis or difficulty returning to exercise.
Our physio approach takes into account the factors that may be relevant to your individual circumstances, including changes associated with pregnancy, the postnatal period and hormonal transitions.
We provide evidence-informed assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and exercise guidance tailored to your goals.
What we don't provide
We want to make sure you see the right health professional for your needs.
Our physiotherapists don’t provide specialised pelvic health physiotherapy assessments, including internal pelvic floor examinations or specialist pelvic floor assessment.
If you are experiencing concerns such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or faecal incontinence, significant pelvic pain, or require a specialist pelvic floor assessment, we can help direct you towards an appropriately qualified pelvic health physiotherapist or other relevant healthcare professional.
Ready to get moving?
Whether you're managing pain, recovering from an injury, navigating physical changes associated with a new stage of life, or simply want guidance around exercise, we're here to help.
Book an appointment with one of our physio’s to discuss your goals and how we can support you.
Want more information? Check out our “Physio for Women” service page, or read our blog post “Peri-menopause and Joint Pain here.”
Written by Katelyn Baumgartel