Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic

26/06/2025

You learn something new everyday. I knew “Kegels” were named after a man, but I had no idea some female reproductive organs were named after men 😬 I’ll have to look that one up now. Oh and the unsexy technical terms 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣 Happy Friday

18/06/2025

WHAT IS GOOD HYDRATION?
No, it’s not drinking 8 glasses (or 2L) of water per day. Good hydration is all about the colour of your urine. So if you don’t check the colour of your wee when you go to the toilet, it’s time you start.

Health Direct URINE COLOUR CHART
https://media.healthdirect.org.au/publications/Urine-Colour-Chart.pdf?v160425

Natalie McConochie
B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy), APAM.

Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic
140 Cobra St. Dubbo. NSW 2830
Ph: 6882 2782
W: www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au
Online booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment


Mudgee Pelvic Health Clinic
(Within Mudgee Medical Centre)
145 Church St. Mudgee. NSW 2850
Ph: 02 6882 2782
Online Booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment

01/05/2025

Perimenopause symptoms like mood swings, low libido and hot flushes can make life difficult for those who experience them. For partners, it can be confusing too. But there are ways to help.

03/04/2025

ADENOMYOSIS AWARENESS MONTH
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Z3ek5GgbW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

April marks Adenomyosis Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on a condition that is often referred to as the 'cousin' of endometriosis and can occur with endometriosis or on its own.

It occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. It can cause debilitating pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and other challenging symptoms, adenomyosis remains significantly underdiagnosed and misunderstood.

This month, we're dedicated to supporting those living with adeno, hearing powerful stories and informative content. Join us over the coming weeks as we raise awareness.

💛

02/03/2025

ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS MONTH

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14oaSSnoeh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

23/10/2024

RURAL GP SHORTAGES
Every Thursday I provide a Pelvic Health service in Mudgee through Mudgee Medical Centre. I arrive there at 8.15am. The practice opens at 8.30am. And every week when I arrive there is a MASSIVE line up of patients out the front, waiting for the practice to open, in the hope of securing a last minute emergency appointment with a GP. The number of patients far outweighing the number of available appointments.

Now due to patient confidentiality, I couldn’t take a photo this morning of the line up. But it near broke my heart. People pouring out into the carpark. Some walking away from the line up acknowledging they probably won’t get an appointment today. And what is really sad, is this problem is not unique to Mudgee.

In my 20 years practicing in Dubbo and surrounding areas I don’t think our gp shortages have ever been this bad. We have had a significant population growth, but our government hasn’t acknowledged that with that growth we need a health workforce capable of sustaining it. Other states have incentives to help build a rural health workforce. NSW is seriously lagging behind.

The health and wellbeing of our rural communities matters. And I apologise for my bluntness … but seeing these line ups out the front of Mudgee Medical Centre every week is just making me so upset for our rural communities. If you are struggling to get an appointment with a gp, if you have no gp in your community, please write to your local member of parliament to address this issue. The current status quo is just not good enough …

End the Rural Doctors Shortage Petition
I encourage you all to please help make a change and sign. Thank you
https://chng.it/CmBHF7sq4v

Natalie McConochie
B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy), APAM.

Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic
140 Cobra St. Dubbo. NSW 2830
Ph: 6882 2782
W: www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au
Online booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment


Mudgee Pelvic Health Clinic
(Within Mudgee Medical Centre)
145 Church St. Mudgee. NSW 2850
Ph: 02 6882 2782
Online Booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment

End the Rural Doctor Shortage Crisis

03/09/2024

WOMEN’S HEALTH WEEK 2-6 September 2024

Natalie McConochie is tackling the big issues head on. Read about the Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic founder and physiotherapist here: www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/8747987?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Post

31/08/2024

Another wonderful day of pelvic pain education and networking 💪

16/07/2024

BIRTH TRAUMA AWARENESS 2024 - Informed Consent

Birth trauma affects over 45 per cent of birthing parents, and this week we’re speaking up again about the significant and debilitating impact it has on birthing people. During the NSW inquiry into birth trauma, far too many birthing parents spoke about an absence of informed consent, which is this year’s theme for Birth Trauma Awareness Week. Every birthing parent deserves to know the risks and the alternatives available to them during the birthing process.

One of the treatments we will not stay silent about is pelvic health physiotherapy, as it has the power to prevent birth trauma and treat injuries postpartum; this is something all birthing parents need access to.

Read more about the role of pelvic health physiotherapy in birth trauma treatment and prevention:
https://australian.physio/sites/default/files/submission-2024-03/Physiotherapy%20and%20Birth%20Trauma%20Position%20Statement%20FINAL.pdf

Australasian Birth Trauma Association - ABTA

07/06/2024

INTERNATIONAL CLITERATTI
Female researchers leading the way in our understanding of female sexual function

“Once upon a time the cl****is wasn't even mentioned in medical textbooks. You're about to meet a group of healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge of the body part. They call themselves the "International Cliteratti". This story was produced by 7.30's Emily Jane Smith and Charlie Bell. Narration by Natasha Mitchell.”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph2EXpzMP1Q

ABC News In-depth

Natalie McConochie
B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy), APAM.

Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic
140 Cobra St. Dubbo. NSW 2830
Ph: 6882 2782
W: www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au
Online booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment


Mudgee Pelvic Health Clinic
(Within Mudgee Medical Centre)
145 Church St. Mudgee. NSW 2850
Ph: 02 6882 2782
Online Booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment

Once upon a time the cl****is wasn't even mentioned in medical textbooks. You're about to meet a group of healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing kno...

14/05/2024

CONTINENCE AIDS PAYMENT SCHEME (CAPS).

As a pelvic health physio, I would love to say Pelvic Floor Exercises “cures” all incontinence. The reality is, at times there are no treatment options that will cure, only options that help to manage the symptoms. In these circumstances, Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic physiotherapists have the expertise to assess this, and are able to sign off on your application forms for CAPS.

Please note: The Continence Aids Payment Scheme is for continence aids E.g. pads, NOT treatments.

“WHO CAN GET IT …
You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).

To get paid under CAPS you must meet all of the following:
* be 5 years or older
* have permanent and severe incontinence confirmed by a registered health professional
* be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have permanent residency rights for as long as you get the payment
* have eligible neurological conditions or other conditions as mentioned on the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

If you have a non-neurological condition, you must also have a Pensioner Concession Card.”

Services Australia
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/who-can-get-continence-aids-payment-scheme?context=21826

You can make an appointment with Anna Parker for your CAPS assessment by ringing 6887 2782 OR book online https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment

Natalie McConochie
B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy), APAM.

Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic
140 Cobra St. Dubbo. NSW 2830
Ph: 6882 2782
W: www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au
Online booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment


Mudgee Pelvic Health Clinic
(Within Mudgee Medical Centre)
145 Church St. Mudgee. NSW 2850
Ph: 02 6882 2782
Online Booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment

You need to meet eligibility for the Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS).

11/05/2024

HAPPY MOTHER’s DAY to all the perfectly imperfect mum’s 💐🩷

Natalie McConochie
B.App.Sc.(Physiotherapy), APAM.

Dubbo Pelvic Health Clinic
140 Cobra St. Dubbo. NSW 2830
Ph: 6882 2782
W: www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au
Online booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment


Mudgee Pelvic Health Clinic
(Within Mudgee Medical Centre)
145 Church St. Mudgee. NSW 2850
Ph: 02 6882 2782
Online Booking: https://www.dubbopelvichealthclinic.com.au/book-appointment