Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Services Proactive Healthcare now offers Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services. We’re here to support your pelvic health journey with experienced, compassionate care. COMMON SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS WE TREAT: • Bladder and bowel issues: incontinence, urgency, constipation • Pregnancy-related concerns: fertility fitness, pelvic/back pain, diastasis recti, pelvic floor dysfunction • Postnatal recovery: safe return to exercise after childbirth • Persistent pelvic pain: endometriosis, bladder pain syndrome, mesh complications
• Caesarean scar management • Pre- and post-surgical rehab, advice & education • Sexual dysfunction: pain, erectile dysfunction, age-related changes • Pelvic organ prolapse management • Pelvic trauma recovery
MATERNAL BIRTH INJURIES (ACC-COVERED) Our registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapists can treat and lodge ACC claims for maternal birth injuries (MBI). From 1 October 2022, ACC covers injuries that occur from the beginning of labour through to delivery. Common injuries include: • Obstetric tears • Symphysis pubis capsule or ligament tears
• Pelvic organ prolapse • Coccyx fractures or dislocations • Levator avulsions
We also offer Telehealth appointments for your convenience. See for more information: maternal-birth-injury-provider-quick-guide.pdf Get in Touch. Have questions or want to refer a patient? Contact us – we’re happy to help.
HOW TO REFER? Has the injury happened as the birth occurred, on or after the 1st of October 2022? YES
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Does your patient have healthcare insurance?
Refer to pelvic health physiotherapist for ACC Maternal Birth Injury
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(attach hospital/clinical notes)
Refer to pelvic health physiotherapist for private physiotherapy (self-funded)
Refer to pelvic health physiotherapist for private physiotherapy (fully or partially funded by insurance)
These patients may also be eligible for other services such as ACC Pain Management, Training for Independence or vocational input which we can investigate on behalf
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