Your kidneys play a vital role in your overall health which is why it’s important you look after them and give them your attention. Kidney disease is often silent. Most people with kidney disease do not notice the presence of any symptoms until it has gone on and done some serious damage.
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:
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.
First; don’t panic!
Second; see your Physiotherapist.
Before you rush off to break the bank, decking yourself out with a top of the line, brand new mattress and pillows, have a consultation with your physiotherapist. Not only will they be able to accurately diagnose what is going on after completing a thorough assessment, they will be able to effectively direct you with evidence-based and scientifically supported management strategies to assist you back to your normal daily activities, getting you back to what you enjoy most! Your physiotherapist will also be able to assess whether you need to see your doctor, or if you need any scans, to ensure that you don’t have to wait for any relief and ensure that you are not burdened with any unnecessary scans or costs.
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