WHAT TO BRING:

• Comfortable clothing that you can move around in, Joint Dynamics have lockers and showering facilities should you need them.

• Any doctor’s referral or reports that might be relevant

WHEN SHOULD I VISIT:

If menstruating you can still have assessment, note on the first day or 2 of your menstrual cycle you may have heavier flow and elements of the examination may be carried out at a subsequent session.  If you are uncomfortable with having the assessment during this time please call or email for a rebooking. We totally understand. 

Physiotherapy interventions to treat might include:

• Education: by helping to describe the role of the pelvic floor musculature in the pain cycle and provide techniques that can be used in the home environment 

• Manual therapy: to mobilise muscle and soft tissue, normalize overactive muscles, improve circulation and desensitize areas Pelvic floor examination (internal vaginal examination)

• Exercise: with the focus of relaxation through the pelvic floor

• Biofeedback and Electrical stimulation: assists in reducing overactive muscles