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# Physiotherapy for Women: Unique women’s health physio clinic

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Bowel Motion Difficulty & Pelvic Health Physiotherapy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/bowel-motion-difficulty-pelvic-health-physiotherapy/): Opening your bowels should not feel like a full body workout, where you are holding your breath, straining, pushing so hard or rocking back and forth. You may even be spending what seems like forever on the toilet to just open your bowels. It is not normal to feel exhausted, sweaty, or like you’ve completed a gym session after opening your bowels. Or you may leave the toilet and feel you have not emptied your bowels completely.
- [Senior Physiotherapist BSc BPhysio, MAPA Amilia Krinas](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/physiotherapist-amilia-krinas/): Passionate about women’s health, and particularly about educating and empowering women to put themselves higher on their priority list, Amilia is committed to proactive care and to promoting and delivering high quality physiotherapy services for women.
- [Senior Physiotherapist BHlthSc, MPhysio, MAPA, Chrissy Mantis](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/physiotherapist-chrissy-mantis/): Chrissy graduated with a Masters of Physiotherapy from Flinders University in 2016 and started working in musculoskeletal physiotherapy where she developed a passion for working with women of all stages of life.
- [Senior Physiotherapist Louise Rudgeley BPhysio(Honours), MAPA](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/physiotherapist-louise-rudgeley/): Helping women to maintain an active lifestyle throughout their various life stages, and feel empowered about their health, are key motivators in Louise’s practice.
- [Senior Physiotherapist Sangeeta Sharda B.Physio, Grad. Cert (Musc Physio), Grad. Cert (Pelvic Floor Physio), MAPA](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/physiotherapist-sangeeta-sharda/): In 2008, on obtaining her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in India, Sangeeta embarked on a diverse professional journey. She has accumulated physiotherapy experience across a range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, community environments, and private practice in India, Singapore, and Australia. Complementing her practical experience, she pursued further education, achieving a Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2011.
- [Senior Physiotherapist Sophie Alderslade Master of Physiotherapy (Pelvic Health), APA Titled Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, MAPA](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/senior-physiotherapist-sophie-alderslade-master-of-physiotherapy-pelvic-health/): Sophie graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia in 2019. Growing up with a love of sport, she initially saw herself pursuing a career in sports physiotherapy. However, during her early years working in private practice, she began treating pregnant and postpartum women — and quickly discovered a passion for pelvic health that would shape her career.
- [Physiotherapist Rebecca Crawford](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/physiotherapist-rebecca-crawford/): Rebecca established the Physiotherapy for Women practice in 2000. Having a special interest in the life stages of women from a health point of view, Rebecca developed a unique physiotherapy clinic, providing a combination of musculoskeletal, pelvic health and exercise therapy.
- [Administration Ele](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/administration-ele/): Ele is Physiotherapy for Women’s part time receptionist and admin support. She believes empathy and a caring concern for all clients begins when making an appointment or asking for information on our physiotherapy services
- [Receptionist Linda](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/staff/receptionist-linda/): Linda joined our team in 2020 as a part time receptionist.
- [Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain and Back Pain](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/pregnancy-related-pelvic-girdle-pain-and-back-pain/): Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) in pregnancy can arise from the three main joints of the pelvis and the muscles, ligaments and nerves associated with these joints. There are two sacroiliac joints (SIJ) at the back of the pelvis. The SIJ exists between the sacrum and the side pelvic bone called the ilium. At the front of the pelvis is the pubic symphysis (PS).
- [Pregnancy and Postnatal Physiotherapy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/pregnancy-and-postnatal-physiotherapy/): In the child bearing year many musculoskeletal changes occur within the women’s body. It is important to respect these changes during pregnancy, post-delivery and into the postnatal period. The pregnancy softening hormones continue to have an effect on joint tissues for some months postnatally.
- [Healthy Breathing and Physiotherapy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/healthy-breathing-and-physiotherapy/): Breathing is our life force, but how often do we spend any time thinking about this vital process. Do we know how poor breathing can create pain that may eventually require physiotherapy?
- [Tennis Elbow](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/tennis-elbow/): Tennis elbow is a painful condition affecting the outside part of the elbow. This area is called the lateral epicondyle and so the medical term is lateral epicondylitis. Tennis elbow is usually caused by overuse of the forearm. The outer elbow tissues become inflamed. This involves wrist and elbow extensor muscles being overused in repetitive movement and/or sustained postures. Many forearm muscles attach at or around the lateral epicondyle so when they are overused they pull too much on the elbow and make it sore. Patients typically develop this condition in association with activities involving repeated wrist extension against resistance or from activities involving repetitive or forceful gripping of the hand. This includes sporting activities such as tennis and squash, manual work such as gardening, painting, cleaning, sewing and knitting or working at a computer.
- [When do I use Heat and when do I use Cold](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/when-do-i-use-heat-and-when-do-i-use-cold/): This is a question frequently asked by our clients in both consultations and exercise classes at Physiotherapy for Women. Hot and cold therapies have been used for centuries as healing modalities to promote health and well-being. Our physiotherapists will help you in your choice of thermal energy (hot or cold) with the following answers.
- [Our greatest asset – movement!](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/our-greatest-asset-movement/): Movement is key to everything we do, and as humans we need to move often in order to stay healthy. Moving often is very important, but we must also move WELL in order to get the most out of our bodies and be truly healthy.
- [Taping for treatment](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/taping-for-treatment/): Tape. It’s one of the various tools in our arsenal that we sometimes call upon to help a person in their recovery from injury.
- [Women living with diabetes](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/women-living-with-diabetes/): Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to breakdown (or metabolise) the food we eat into energy, for use by the trillions of cells that make up the human form. Diabetes is a global problem, and while it affects both men and women, there is one type that affects women only – gestational diabetes.
- [How important are you to yourself?](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/how-important-are-you-to-yourself/): Now that the fun and frolics are over for another year, it’s back to the routine of everyday life and everyday stress… But where do YOU fit in to all of this? We always ask the question ‘How important are you to yourself?’. Let’s discuss why this is important and what you can do to ensure you make 2020 more about you.
- [3 Common Walking Myths Busted!](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/3-common-walking-myth-busted/): “Wow, I’ve done it” is a common thought and produces a feeling of achievement when your fitness tracker signals you have hit the 10,000 step target. Perhaps this often used walking target is really only an arbitrary number when it comes to health benefits.

## Pages
- [Manage Subscriptions](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/manage-subscriptions/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/privacy-policy/): Physiotherapy for Women Pty Ltd (PFW) is committed to providing quality services to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information
- [Services](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/): A clear plan, steady support, and time to ask questions. Care is delivered in private treatment rooms and our exercise studio in Lockleys, with options that include education, hands-on treatment, and guided practice. The outcome is practical progress you can feel in daily routines, less guesswork, clearer next steps, and confidence to keep going.
- [Practitioners](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/practitioners/): The staff at Physiotherapy for Women has empathy for our female clients presenting to us for treatment of their physical condition and/or when undertaking an exercise class in the clinic.
- [About us](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/about-us/): Extensive women’s health and pelvic health physiotherapy clinic, with private consultation rooms, and a dedicated onsite studio for physio exercise classes
- [Pregnancy & postnatal exercise](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/pregnancy-postnatal-exercise/): Extensive women’s health and pelvic health physiotherapy clinic, with private consultation rooms, and a dedicated onsite studio for physio exercise classes
- [pregnancy postnatal exercise classes](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/pregnancy-postnatal-exercise-classes/): Our physiotherapy led classes blend learning with practice so you build strength, confidence, and good habits you can keep between sessions.
- [Contact us](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/contact-us/): We offer women’s health and pelvic health physiotherapy, musculoskeletal care, and physiotherapy-led exercise classes in our Lockleys clinic. You’ll find onsite parking, a welcoming reception area, four private treatment rooms, and an inviting studio with three dedicated exercise spaces. Care is warm, practical, and focused on steady progress you can feel in everyday life.
- [Physiotherapy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/physiotherapy/): Physiotherapy helps when pain, stiffness, or weakness start shaping your day. We begin with your story, what feels hard and what you want to get back to. In a private treatment room, your physiotherapist will examine you gently and explain what they notice so the following steps feel manageable.
- [Postnatal physiotherapy services](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/postnatal-physiotherapy-services/): Our postnatal physiotherapy service help you make sense of body changes after birth and find small, repeatable steps that fit real life. In a private treatment room, your physiotherapist listens first, checks movement and comfort gently, and explains what they notice so the following steps feel safe.
- [Dry needling](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/dry-needling/): Dry needling can help when muscles feel tight, overactive, or protective. Physiotherapy For Women provides these services as one option within a broader plan. Your physiotherapist will listen, examine gently, and explain what they notice. If dry needling suits your goals and feels right, we outline what to expect and ask for consent before starting.
- [Pregnancy physiotherapy services](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/pregnancy-physiotherapy-services/): Pregnancy changes how you move, rest, and manage the day. Our pregnancy physiotherapy services help you understand what’s happening and find simple ways to feel more comfortable. In a private treatment room, your physiotherapist listens first, checks movement and comfort gently, and explains what they notice so the following steps fit your week.
- [Pelvic floor physiotherapy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/pelvic-floor-physiotherapy/): Pelvic symptoms can feel isolating. Our pelvic floor physiotherapy services make care human and achievable. In a private consultation room, we listen first, then explain what we notice and next take small steps, at a pace that feels safe. Assessment includes history, posture, breathing, movement, and, with consent, an internal exam to understand strength, coordination, and comfort. If an internal assessment isn’t right today, we use external options and revisit when you’re ready.
- [Musculoskeletal physiotherapy](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/services/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy/): Musculoskeletal physiotherapy helps when pain, stiffness, or weakness gets in the way of work or exercise. We listen first, ask what you want to get back to, then examine gently and explain what we notice. Treatment blends hands-on care, movement coaching, and exercise physiotherapy you can use between visits. We teach flare-up strategies such as pacing, positions, simple self-care, and set small steps you can repeat, checking progress so change feels steady. When applicable, we coordinate with pelvic health physiotherapy to ensure your plan aligns.
- [Physiotherapy for Women in Adelaide](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/): Extensive women’s health and pelvic health physiotherapy clinic, with private consultation rooms, and a dedicated onsite studio for physio exercise classes
- [Blog](https://physiotherapyforwomen.com.au/blog/): Jul 2, 2026 | Health Tips
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