“When you’ve gotta go” – Overactive Bladder Syndrome in Men

Posted on May 7, 2019 by - Physiotherapy

Do you find yourself waking up more than once a night to go to the toilet?  Are you visiting the men’s room more than every 2 hours during the day?  Do you ever get the sudden uncontrollable urge to rush to the bathroom RIGHT NOW?

You may have what is known as Overactive Bladder Syndrome (OAB). OAB is relatively common, with figures from the Australian Urological Society estimating that approximately 16% of Australian men have the condition. Given that most men don’t freely discuss their bladder habits even with their doctor, the prevalence of OAB may in fact be much higher than this!

Blacktown Women’s and Girls Centre Presentations

Posted on April 8, 2019 by - Women's Health

Last month, our Blacktown Women’s Health Physiotherapist Samantha presented a series of talks regarding bladder, bowel and pelvic health at the Blacktown Women’s and Girls Centre. This initiative was funded by the Continence Foundation of Australia. Each talk was aimed at different groups including 40-60 year olds, 60+ year olds and pre and postnatal women. Topics covered included good bladder and bowel habits, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor exercise and safe general exercise. If you’d like to see Samantha or one of our specialised women’s health physiotherapists, call us at any of our locations:

  • Blacktown: (02) 9672 3511
  • Westmead: (02) 9633 1035
  • Penrith: (02) 4721 5788
  • Bella Vista: (02) 8814 5551

Update to Pilates Changes

Posted on March 26, 2019 by - Physiotherapy

From April 1st2019, changes to Private Health Insurance mean that ‘Pilates’ will no longer be covered.

Recommendations from the Australian Physiotherapy Association are that the insurer may still pay benefits if a Physiotherapist is still providing services within their scope of practice. Exercise is an evidence based form of treatment provided by Physiotherapists and it is acceptable for exercises drawn from a ‘Pilates’ background to form part of an exercise treatment approach. However, if a Physiotherapist conducts a ‘Pilates’ session whereby the only exercise is ‘Pilates based’ these benefits cannot be lawfully paid.