Femme Fit Physiotherapy

Femme Fit Physiotherapy Physiotherapy specialising in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic girdle pain and preg

There are a few times in pregnancy where I recommend an assessment of your pelvic floor:1. A baseline assessment in 2nd ...
29/01/2026

There are a few times in pregnancy where I recommend an assessment of your pelvic floor:

1. A baseline assessment in 2nd trimester between 12 - 20 weeks to establish correct pelvic floor contraction technique, determine if you need to start pelvic floor strengthening, or pelvic floor relaxation work if you have an overactive pelvic floor, and to assess the baseline flexibility of your pelvic floor

2. Around 34 weeks to discuss and begin perineal massage, birth preparation, assess that your pushing technique is correct, and provide advice for the early postnatal period

3. Anytime you have concerns regarding your pelvic floor function eg urinary incontinence, racing to get to the toilet, incomplete bladder emptying, pelvic heaviness, constipation/straining to empty bowels, painful in*******se

If you are pregnant reach out to book an appointment either online or by calling the rooms ✨

Let’s talk about Abdominal SeparationDuring pregnancy, it’s completely normal for the tissues that run down the middle o...
06/11/2025

Let’s talk about Abdominal Separation

During pregnancy, it’s completely normal for the tissues that run down the middle of your abdominal muscles (your “six-pack” muscles) to stretch to make room for your growing baby.
This is called diastasis recti - and most women experience it to some degree by their third trimester.

After birth, your body begins to heal, but sometimes that distance remains wider or the tissue continues to feel lax or may feel weak. You might notice:
✨ A doming or bulging down the midline when you sit up
✨ A feeling of core weakness
✨ Changes to the appearance of your abdominal wall

💡 Here’s the good news:
With the right exercises and support, we can get great changes through the abdominal wall.Physiotherapy can help by assessing your abdominal wall and provide strategies to:
✅ Reconnect with your deep core and pelvic floor
✅ Improve tension through the connective tissue
✅ Build strength for daily life and exercise

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. We can assess abdominal separation from as early as 3 weeks postnatal and begin exercises. If you have recently had a baby, book a postnatal assessment to check your abdominal wall (and more!)

Loved this chat with Jasmine - her determination to share knowledge makes her clients very lucky indeed!
02/11/2025

Loved this chat with Jasmine - her determination to share knowledge makes her clients very lucky indeed!

If you’re in the postnatal period and noticing pain around your thumb or wrist, especially when lifting, feeding, or hol...
02/11/2025

If you’re in the postnatal period and noticing pain around your thumb or wrist, especially when lifting, feeding, or holding your baby, you might be experiencing something called De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (also known as “mum thumb”).

This condition happens when the tendons that move your thumb/wrist become irritated and inflamed from repetitive movements, like picking up your baby!

Typical signs include:
👉 Pain along the thumb side of your wrist
👉 Discomfort when gripping or lifting
👉 Swelling or tenderness over the wrist
👉 Pain thats often worse in the morning

The good news:
It’s very treatable! Early management can make a big difference. Physiotherapy can help with:
✨ Reducing inflammation and pain
✨ Splinting the wrist
✨ Teaching you more ergonomic ways to lift and hold your baby
✨ Gentle exercises to strengthen and protect your wrist

The postnatal population is probably the one most commonly affected by De Quervains. If you are experiencing wrist pain, early treatment is definitely preferable! Reach out to book an appointment if this sounds like you 💜

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🤔 True or False: Everybody needs to be doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises?❌ False!While pelvic floor exercises (...
30/10/2025

🤔 True or False: Everybody needs to be doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises?

❌ False!

While pelvic floor exercises (aka Kegels) are often recommended, not everyone should be doing them.

Some people actually have overactive or tight pelvic floor muscles, and adding more “strengthening” can make symptoms worse.

✅ What really matters is knowing what your pelvic floor needs - strength, relaxation, coordination, or endurance.

A pelvic health assessment can help you understand whether you need to:

Strengthen 🏋️‍♀️

Relax and release 🧘‍♀️

Or learn better control and timing 🎯

✨ Your pelvic floor is unique, and it's important any exercises are tailored to you!

👩‍⚕️ If you’re unsure what’s right for you, book an assessment with a Women’s Health Physio to find out what your pelvic floor might need

02/10/2025

P***c Symphysis Pain in Pregnancy

Many women experience pain at the front of the pelvis during pregnancy, often noticed when walking, climbing stairs, rolling in bed or getting in and out of the car. This is commonly known as p***c symphysis pain or pelvic girdle pain.

This pain occurs when the pelvic joints are placed under increased strain due to:

💡Hormonal changes that affect joints

💡Postural and movement adaptations during pregnancy

💡The growing demands on the body as pregnancy progresses

While this can be a common part of pregnancy, it should not be ignored.

A women’s health physiotherapist can assist by:

💗 Assessing pelvic function and control

💗 Prescribing individualised exercises to support the pelvis by keeping the muscles strong

💗 Teaching movement strategies and modifications to reduce strain

💗 Advising on the use of pelvic support belts or taping where appropriate

If you are experiencing p***c symphysis pain, physiotherapy can provide effective strategies to help manage symptoms and maintain comfort throughout pregnancy or other times.
Early intervention is best - don't let the pain spiral to a point where it may become harder to manage

If you are experiencing pain around your pelvis book in via the website or by calling the rooms

Day 4 of Women's Health Week isPAIN TO POWERPelvic related pain conditions are some of the most common presentations to...
04/09/2025

Day 4 of Women's Health Week is
PAIN TO POWER

Pelvic related pain conditions are some of the most common presentations to the clinic. Pelvic pain, painful periods, endometriosis, and painful in*******se just to name a few. Pain affects women both physically and emotionally.

Pain should never be dismissed, and you shouldn't need to push through pain alone. Advocate for yourself and search for answers.

Sometimes it is about finding the right combination of management strategies across disciplines 💫

Day 3 of is HEART SMART Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, with the risk in women increa...
03/09/2025

Day 3 of is HEART SMART
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, with the risk in women increasing around the time of menopause
Oestrogen is important for periods, pregnancy and bone health, however it also keeps cholesterol levels under control. When our oestrogen levels are higher, we are more protected from heart diseases, however as these levels fall, our risk goes up.
The Heart Foundation recommends regular heart health checks with your GP from age 45 for most women and earlier in some populations - including those with a family history of heart disease at a young age, early menopause, or a history of pregnancy conditions such as pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes
Things that can help lower risk are
💫 Health eating
💫 Physical activity
💫 Stress management

Check out the Jean Hails website for more information!

Day 2 of Women's Health Week is TAKE THE LEADIt's important to be able to inform, empower and advocate for yourself and...
02/09/2025

Day 2 of Women's Health Week is
TAKE THE LEAD
It's important to be able to inform, empower and advocate for yourself and your health.
Take the lead and book the appointment, write a list of concerns/topics you wish to address, ask questions and bring a support person if you need to!


The theme of Day 1 of Women's Health Week is...Every Check Matters!So whether you're due a cervical screening, breast o...
01/09/2025

The theme of Day 1 of Women's Health Week is...Every Check Matters!
So whether you're due a cervical screening, breast or bowel check, pelvic floor assessment, skin check or dental check take this as your reminder to pop these on your to do list, and make them a priority!

Tomorrow begins Women's Health Week with Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week (1-5 September 2025) is Australia’s largest ev...
30/08/2025

Tomorrow begins Women's Health Week with

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week (1-5 September 2025) is Australia’s largest event dedicated to the health and wellbeing of all women, girls and gender-diverse people.

This year, the theme is ‘Say yes to you’ and each day they focus on a different health topic to help women prioritise their health and wellbeing.

Keep a lookout on our socials this week for daily posts on various health topics, starting tomorrow 💫

To Women's Health, we say YES! 💞

26/08/2025

✨ Exciting News ✨

The clinic is growing! 💕 Femme Fit Physiotherapy is opening a second location from September 22nd 🎉

My mission has always been to support women at every stage of life – from pregnancy, postnatal recovery, pelvic floor health, strength training and beyond. With your amazing support, I'm now expanding to make care even more accessible.

🌸 Second space 🏠
🌸 More availability ⏰
🌸 More support for women 💪🏼

I will be opening Monday's and Thursdays at 15-17 Forest Rd, Hurstville. The diary is already open to take bookings and I can’t wait to welcome you into the new clinic space while continuing to care for you at the original location inside Hurstville Private.

📅 Mark your calendars – September 22nd is the big day!
Stay tuned for sneak peeks of the new space 💫

Call 9580 2255 or go to the website (link in bio) to book an appointment

Thank you for being part of the Femme Fit community – your support is very appreciated! 💕

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Hurstville Private Hospital, Suite 7, 37 Gloucester Road
Hurstville, NSW
2220

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+61295802255

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