Goulburn Physiotherapy Centre

28/09/2025

There are a number of bladder concerns that can be helped with physiotherapy. The chart below outlines some of the symptoms and conditions that our pelvic health physiotherapists can assess and treat, in both men and women.

If you experience any of these concerns or would like to know more about how these conditions can be managed, please contact the clinic on 48215544 to book an appointment with one of our pelvic health physiotherapists.

Understanding starts with the right words.

If bladder concerns are new to you, it’s normal to feel unsure about how to explain what you’re experiencing. This infographic inside our spring 2025 issue of Bridge Magazine helps you match your symptoms with the correct terms, making it easier to ask for help and get the support you need.

Read the full issue of Bridge below:
🔗https://bit.ly/BridgeMagSpring2025

Call the National Continence Helpline at 📞 1800 33 00 66 for free and confidential advice.

25/09/2025

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Australian men. While prostate cancer does have a high survival rate, many men suffer side effects from cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy or hormone therapy. These side effects can include urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, and can have a significant impact on quality of life.

Pelvic health physiotherapists are specially trained in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in both men and women. Tim and Karen are both experienced in providing comprehensive assessments, treatments and education to men throughout the treatment process for prostate cancer.

To learn more about the role of physiotherapy in supporting people with prostate cancer, please follow this link: https://australian.physio/inmotion/five-facts-about-prostate-cancer-and-pelvic-health-physiotherapy

If you or a loved one has been affected by prostate cancer and you’re looking for assistance in managing any of the above concerns, Tim and Karen are available for appointments - please contact the clinic on 48215544.

24/09/2025

Congratulations to Josie who attended her graduation ceremony at the University of Canberra this week, and celebrated the completion of her Master of Physiotherapy degree. We are all very proud of her efforts and are so excited to have her in the clinic as a full time Physio! 👩🏻‍🎓🎉

Josie is available now for appointments throughout the week - please contact the clinic on 48215544 if you’d like to make an appointment.

18/09/2025

Vocalisation in labour has been linked to improved pain control because it appears to relax the mouth and, as a result, the respiratory diaphragm, abdomen and perineum. The vibration that goes through the body during vocalisation can help women cope with and relieve pain during delivery.  

Physical Benefits:
- Breath Support: Vocalisation, particularly low-pitched sounds like deep moans or sung vowels, can help women manage their breathing during contractions.  

- Perineal Integrity: Some studies suggest that maintaining an open glottis during the second stage of labour, often achieved through vocalisation, can help reduce the severity of perineal tears.  

- Vibration: Deep vocal sounds create vibrations that can provide physical support to the woman during contractions.  

Psychological Benefits:
- Coping Mechanism: Vocalisation can serve as an instinctive and valuable coping tool for many women during labour.

- Shared Experience: Vocalisation makes the labouring woman’s internal experience audible and tangible to others present, fostering a sense of connection and understanding.

- Altered State of Consciousness: For some women, vocalising during labour helps them enter a more primal, instinctive state, which can be a part of the natural birthing process.

Many women report feelings of awkwardness, embarrassment or shame, which can inhibit vocalisation during childbirth. Our Birth Ready classes are the perfect environment for you to learn how to use your voice and your breathing without fear of judgement or shame, so that you can feel safe and empowered during labour.

17/09/2025

Perineal massage can reduce the need for episiotomies and the risk of perineal tears, and may also reduce postpartum perineal pain.

- Evidence shows perineal massage from 34 weeks reduces risk of perineal trauma, particularly in first-time mums

- Massage during the second stage of labor has also been shown to increase the likelihood of an intact perineum and reduce severe lacerations of continued on from perineal massage during pregnancy

- Decrease your risk of any perineal injury by 9%

- Decrease your risk of severe perineal injury (3rd or 4th degree tear) by 64%

- Decrease your need for an episiotomy by 21%

Learn the correct techniques, positioning, and how to integrate perineal massage into your birth prep and labour routine during our Birth Ready classes

16/09/2025

Evidence for the use of birth balls is growing, showing they can reduce labour pain, shorten labour duration, and promote favourable labour progression.

- Reduced Labour Pain: Research indicates that using a birth ball can significantly reduce pain during labour 

- Shorter First Stage of Labour: Studies suggest that birthing balls may lead to a shorter first stage of labour, especially when combined with other movement and positioning 

- Improved Maternal Mobility: The use of a birth ball encourages movement and can help a woman find a comfortable position, which is believed to improve labour progress and baby positioning.

- Maternal Empowerment: Women using birth balls often report feeling more in control of their bodies an experience psychological empowerment during labour.

Learn specific exercises to mobilise the pelvis and create space for birth, and practice birth positions that widen the pelvic outlet and support an easier delivery at our Birth Ready classes.

15/09/2025

We are thrilled to bring to Goulburn this amazing opportunity for the pregnant women and partners in our local community, as they prepare for the delivery of their baby.

This course is ideal for first pregnancies as well as women who have had a baby previously, but may be considering a vaginal birth after Caesarean (VBAC) or wanting to gain more information on how to prepare for a different birth experience.

When & Where:
Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm, delivered over 4 weeks at Goulburn Physiotherapy Centre
2025 Course Dates: 8th - 29th October & 12th November - 3rd December

What’s Involved:
Small group course, partners included. Ideally the course dates will fall between weeks 24-36 of your pregnancy.

Comprehensive education on:
- Stages of labour
- The pelvic floor
- How to help reduce birth induced pelvic floor injury
- The physiology of pain
- Push preparation

Supervised practice in a supportive, safe and private environment for:
- Preparing the pelvis and pelvic floor for labour and birth
- Positioning for labour and birth
- Practical techniques to help manage labour and birth related pain
- Pushing techniques

15/09/2025

Happy Birthday to our lovely receptionist, Grace! We’ve been very lucky to have Grace’s warm and friendly presence in the clinic for the past three years, looking after our staff and patients’ needs each day. Have a wonderful day, Grace! 🎂🎈

11/09/2025

It’s not always easy to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK, but it could change a life.

By starting a conversation and commenting on the changes you’ve noticed, you could help that family member, friend or workmate open up. If they say they are not OK, you can follow these conversation steps to show them they’re supported and help them find strategies to better manage the load. If they are OK, that person will know you’re someone who cares enough to ask.

10/09/2025

R U OK?Day is Thursday 11 September, but we’re getting in early with a reminder about the importance of checking in and asking R U OK? any day.

It’s natural to feel a little hesitant, but research has shown that 9 in 10 people feel grateful, supported and cared for when someone genuinely asks them if they’re OK.

If you notice a change, don’t wait - ask R U OK? Any Day.