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Leonie Mills Physio

Leonie Mills Physio is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of men and women throughout the Great Southern

08/07/2025

⭐Open During School Holidays ⭐
Appointments can be booked via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or by calling 0447008803.

The clinic space is set up as kid-friendly as possible and you're welcome to bring kids to your appointments.

02/07/2025

How much should you actually drink in a day? Most people know it as 1.5 to 2 litres per day but it’s a bit more complicated than that….

💧 Your fluid intake needs will depend on factors including your body size, work conditions, physical activity in the day and if you are breastfeeding
💧 Fluid intake includes tea, coffee, alcohol and watery foods such as watermelon and thin soup
💧 It is possible to drink too much water
💧 Thirst is a message from your body just like hunger or fatigue
💧Some people will reduce their fluid intake to try and manage urinary incontinence or urgency but this can be counterproductive
💧 Seeking support regarding your fluid intake can assist in managing urinary symptoms such as incontinence and urgency

For more information, get in touch with Leonie on 0447008803 or book online via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au

30/06/2025

Balancing pelvic health and mental health can be really challenging - particularly if your ‘go to’ for your mental health is exercise.

I am here to support you and discuss ‘both sides of the story’ to help you make an informed decision for your body. It’s about knowing the pros, cons, other options and doing what feels right for you 💪🏋️‍♀️

If your mental health needs exercise that your pelvic floor is not up for, let’s work through this together and discuss your options.

If your pelvic floor is telling you it’s not up for the exercise you are doing, let’s have a chat about how to manage this so you can keep doing what you love without compromising your pelvic health.

Reach out and let’s find that balance together 💜

Book online via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call 0447008803.

28/06/2025

From 🏥 to 🏠. Leonie Mills Physio is with you all the way.

6 tips for looking after yourself in the early postnatal period…

💜 Put a teaspoon of water on a sanitary pad and put it in the freezer. Use this like an ice pack in your underwear to help with any swelling, bruising and pain. Make sure to take it off after 20 minutes to avoid infection.
💜 Empty your bladder in the shower with some water running if you have some stinging in the early days
💜 Wrap your hand in some toilet paper to support your perineum if you are worried when opening your bowels. Eat plenty of fibre too - prunes, pears and kiwi fruit are great!
💜 Drink plenty of water. You will probably notice you need more than normal if you’re breastfeeding.
💜 Be willing to ask your partner or family for help with house tasks such as cleaning and vacuuming to offload your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor
💜 If you’ve had a caesarean, ask for some tubigrip to help support your abdominal muscles and scar

For more advice or support with your postnatal recovery, ☎️ Leonie on 0447008803 or book online via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au

26/06/2025

Here are some things to know about your bowel function…

💜 It’s normal to empty your bowels between 3 times per day and once every 3 days
💜 A Type 3 or 4 stool is ideal ➡️
💜 Constipation is a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction and can impact urinary and prolapse symptoms
💜 Changing your fluid intake can change your stool consistency
💜 Dietary changes can affect your stool type
💜 There is an optimal position to sit on the toilet to empty your bowels ➡️ ➡️
💜 Pelvic Health Physio’s can advise you and give you practical strategies on managing constipation and faecal incontinence.

For more information, book an appointment via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call 0447008803 for more information.

22/06/2025

More appointment availability!

From 30th June, appointments will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Book yours via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call 0447008803.

18/06/2025

Caesarean section - the only major abdominal surgery where you are expected to look after a completely independent infant immediately afterwards 🤱

6 tips to help support yourself after caesarean:
💜 Use tubigrip to help support your abdominal muscles in the early days and weeks. You can usually ask the midwives for this.
💜 Roll onto your side to get out of bed, then same way you did when you were pregnant.
💜 Commence pelvic floor exercises as soon as your catheter has been removed to facilitate early muscle recovery.
💜Organise your support system to help out. This may be help from family or friends, or scheduling things such as Click and Collect or food delivery to reduce your lifting
💜Once the scar is healed, commence scar massage, across the scar and up and down. This can be challenging for many reasons and support is available if needed.
💜Monitor and listen to your body regarding any incontinence or prolapse symptoms. Contact your Pelvic Health Physio if you have any concerns.

For more information or to discuss your personal situation, book a Post Natal Check via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call Leonie on 0447008803.

16/06/2025

Returning to high impact exercise after having a baby? You need to know this:

1. It is advisable all women have a pelvic floor assessment prior to returning to high impact exercise after having a baby
2. Even if you had a caesarean it is still worth having an assessment as carrying the pregnancy is considered a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction regardless of birth mode
3. Running with a pram uses a significant amount more energy than without, and, it changes the way you run
4. Hormones from pregnancy will continue to impact your body up to 12 weeks post birth. If you are breastfeeding, there are also ongoing hormonal changes that may impact how your body responds to load
5. Leakage of urine and prolapse symptoms such as heaviness are not normal at any time - they are a message from your body that you need support in one or more areas
6. There is no such thing as 'pushing through' incontinence. It will not get better for the right reasons on its own

For support and advice with return to exercise post birth, book a Postnatal Check via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call Leonie on 0447008803.

13/06/2025

10 reasons to see a Pelvic Health Physio in pregnancy🤰

1. For exercise advice to keep you fit and healthy throughout pregnancy and in preparation for birth and parenting
2. For a pelvic floor assessment so you have optimal pelvic floor function during pregnancy and going into birth
3. For discussion and advice regarding your birth plan following a challenging birth with your first
4. To understand what your pelvic floor is and the role it plays in birth and recovery
5. To get advice prior to giving birth so you know how to look after yourself after birth whether you birth vaginally or via caesarean
6. For discussing the options of using an Obstetric TENS machine as part of your pain management plan (Leonie Mills Physio has a TENS machine for hire)
7. For support managing pelvic girdle pain throughout pregnancy
8. For any pelvic floor symptoms such as leakage of urine, pelvic organ prolapse symptoms or pelvic pain
9. For discussing the latest evidence for birth choices, depending on your situation such as age, parity (how many babies you have had) and much more
10. To discuss and ensure you feel as comfortable as possible about your body in preparation for birth and how to improve this

Did you have a great experience from seeing a Pelvic Health Physio in your pregnancy? Like, share or tag all your pregnant friends!

For appointments, book a Pregnancy Check via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call 0447008803.

12/06/2025

Active recovery is as important as the strength and cardio work you are doing 💪

This could look like a relaxation style yoga class, some stretching at home or some foam rolling. The more intense your cardio and strength training, the more you need to consider your recovery.

Recovery is not optional. If you overload for extended periods, your body will mimic or create an injury to slow you down (and nobody wants that).

For advice on balancing training and active recovery, get in touch with Leonie Mills Physio via https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au or call 0447008803

10/06/2025

Pelvic Pain - period pain, endometriosis, pain with sexual in*******se (dyspareunia). These are some of the issues a Pelvic Health Physio is able to support you with.

For more information, call Leonie on 0447008803 or book online via: https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au

05/01/2024

With some very mixed feelings, I'd like to share some news....

Leonie Mills Physio will be closing down in Karratha and my last day of work will be Wednesday 14th February 2024.

This has been a tough decision but ‘it’s time’. My plan is to do some travelling and relocate to Albany where my parents live.

I understand and appreciate how difficult it can be when health professionals leave town and have not made this decision lightly.

My business has been a huge success and I want to thank each and every one of you for your support.

Bookings can still be made until February. Have a look online at https://leoniemillsphysio.com.au

I would like to wish you all the best for a happy and healthy 2024 and thank you again for your support of Leonie Mills Physio.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any queries prior to the 14th Feb.

Leonie

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Karratha, WA

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7:30am - 7pm
Friday	8am - 7pm

Telephone

+61891431510

Website

http://leoniemillsphysio.com.au/

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