Sports & Spinal North Lakes services patients across Deception Bay, Narangba, Dakabin, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Rothwell, Burpengary, Mango Hill, Caboolture and Morayfield, supporting the wider Moreton Bay region.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy — also referred to as pelvic health or pelvic floor physiotherapy — focuses on assessment and treatment of conditions affecting the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor and pelvis. While commonly associated with women’s health, pelvic conditions can also affect men.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy at North Lakes commonly supports:
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Pelvic floor dysfunction
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Urinary or bowel concerns
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Pelvic pain
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Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
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Postnatal recovery
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Mastitis
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Lower back and pelvic girdle pain
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Return to exercise following pregnancy
Located within a growing family-focused community, many patients attend for support during pregnancy, postpartum recovery or at various stages of life where pelvic health changes occur.
Our Physiotherapists are trained in pelvic floor assessment and evidence-based treatment. Management may include:
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Pelvic floor muscle retraining
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Manual therapy
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Education and behavioural strategies
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Load and activity modification
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Progressive return-to-exercise planning
We work closely with local GPs, specialists, surgeons and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
Sports & Spinal North Lakes is NDIS registered and supports Medicare referrals and private health rebates via HICAPS. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available onsite.
If you are seeking Women’s Health Physiotherapy or Pelvic Floor Physio in North Lakes or surrounding Moreton Bay suburbs, our team provides structured, confidential and clinically guided care.
Parking
Sports & Spinal North Lakes has dedicated parking located directly in front of the clinic.
How to Access Parking
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Enter via Memorial Drive and follow the ramp toward the carpark.
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Follow the Sports & Spinal signage to our designated parking area.
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At the boom gate, press the button to receive your entry ticket.
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After your appointment, collect your validation QR code from reception.
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At the exit boom gate, insert your ticket and scan the QR code to exit.
If you experience any issues, press the help button to contact the 24/7 support line and advise that you attended Sports & Spinal North Lakes.
Some of the areas and conditions that our Women’s Health Physiotherapists can assess and treat include:
- Pregnancy & Postnatal Pelvic Girdle or Coccyx Pain
- Pregnancy & Postnatal Lower or Mid Back Pain
- Rectus Abdominis Diastasis (RAD or DRAM, Tummy Muscle Separation)
- Postnatal Pelvic Floor Assessments (including post third and fourth-degree perineal tears)
- Return to Exercise Assessments
- Mastitis
- Bladder Issues – Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence/ Overactive Bladder Syndromes, Bladder Pain Syndromes (including Interstitial Cystitis) and Retention
- Bowel Concerns – Constipation, Faecal Urgency, and Incontinence
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Pessary fittings
- Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia)
- Persistent Pelvic and Vaginal Pain (including Endometriosis driven pain)
- Pre and Post Gynae Surgery Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Advice
- Pre and Post Prostatectomy Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and Advice
We like to allow 60 minutes for your initial appointment (this may vary in some circumstances) to ensure that there is enough time to take a detailed and thorough history and to allow plenty of time for discussion, education, treatment and questions.
Your initial appointment will involve some form of assessment, but this will depend on the condition you are seeking treatment for. Where appropriate, this may consist of an internal vaginal or rectal exam upon consent, but this will be discussed in more detail at your appointment where you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the reasons behind the assessment. Other assessment methods may include real-time ultrasound, biofeedback and musculoskeletal screening.
After your assessment, your Physiotherapist will be able to discuss with you the diagnosis and the options for treatment. This may involve a variety of things including (but certainly not limited to): pelvic floor muscle re-training, bladder and bowel management strategies, and strength and exercise programs. You will always leave our rooms with a good understanding of your diagnosis and with a comprehensive plan in place to target an improvement in your symptoms.
What Do I Wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable in! However, if you’re attending for a pain related condition, leggings or loose comfortable pants are recommended.
Do I need to bring anything?
Any relevant scans, letters or reports, as well as current medication lists. Sometimes we will also require a full bladder if we are planning on using the ultrasound machine for assessment, but the reception staff will let you know prior to your appointment.
No other stage of life stresses the pelvic floor more than pregnancy and childbirth. Even caesarian births affect the pelvic floor as it still stretches and bears the weight of the pregnant uterus for nine months. Maintaining pelvic floor strength and function throughout your pregnancy and postnatally is essential.
Pelvic Girdle Pain
Pelvic Girdle Pain is very common during pregnancy due to the major changes that occur within your body both physically and hormonally. A combination of hands-on treatment, strength and conditioning and mobility work is used to treat these aches and pains throughout pregnancy.
Women’s Health Classes
Exercise in pregnancy has been shown to reduce complications such as gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia and is a great way to reduce and treat pelvic girdle pain. Our classes are specific to postnatal concerns and they achieve all of the above in a supportive class environment, where little ones are welcome! Our classes are run across several Sports & Spinal clinics.
Click here to find your nearest Women’s Health class.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy is a blessing and is a thrilling, special time in your life that should be cherished. However, it can also be a physical and emotional rollercoaster, which is why it is so important for mums-to-be to take some time out to relax, be pampered and ease the aches, pains, and tension that come with pregnancy.
At Sports & Spinal we have a special pregnancy massage cushion, enabling Mums-to-be to be massaged while laying on their stomach. Our massage therapists use a specific massage oil blend to massage your entire body focusing on the areas that most need work.
Postnatal Follow-Up
A pelvic floor check is an essential part of your postnatal recovery and is highly recommended prior to returning to exercise to prevent any long term complications. Our Physiotherapists work closely with our Exercise Physiologists to ensure new mums are building their pelvic floor strength as well as their general strength and fitness to support their lifestyles and health and fitness goals.
The term pelvic floor refers to the group of muscles that sit at the base of the pelvis. Their job is to provide support to the pelvic organs; bladder, vagina, uterus and rectum, as well as maintain continence.
The pelvic floor muscles can become weakened during pregnancy and childbirth, but they are can also be affected by constipation, a chronic cough and repetitive heavy lifting. Menopause can also influence how these muscles work.
Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine. There are several different types of incontinence.
Stress Urinary Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine with exercise, coughing, sneezing or movement such as rolling in bed or standing from a chair.
Urge Urinary Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of urine with the urge to go to the toilet. People often describe this as ‘not quite making it in time!’
Fecal Incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of stool; liquid or formed.
The term prolapse refers to any movement of the pelvic organs from their original position. Prolapse is commonly seen in women following childbirth but can happen at any stage during a woman’s life. Common symptoms include feelings of bulging or heaviness in the vagina or anus, difficulty emptying the bladder and/or bowel and difficulty keeping a tampon in.
Our Women’s Health classes are designed for your specific needs in exercise and rehabilitation through all phases of life.
Benefits of joining our Women’s Health Classes include:
- Tailored and specific training to suit your needs
- Ran by qualified Women’s Health trained practitioners
- Pelvic floor strength, advice, and education
- Core strength, advice, and education
- Pregnancy and postpartum safe
- Prolapse and incontinence safe
- All over global and postural strengthening
- Socialisation
Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, recovering from pelvic surgery, or have generalized pelvic floor concerns, these classes are safe, targeted, and designed to suit your needs. PLUS babies aged under 1 year are more than welcome to come!
How to join our Women’s Health classes:
You will need to attend a screening assessment with one of our Women’s Health Physiotherapists before commencing classes to ensure it is safe for you to start and to ensure that you gain the most from the classes by developing individualised programs and setting personal goals.
Antenatally, this can be done any time after 12 weeks. Postnatally, this will be done after your 6-week check-up with your obstetrician.
Sports & Spinal also offer Women’s Health Physiotherapy for pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, incontinence, prolapse, bowel function, and pelvic and sexual pain.
Our Women’s Health Package is your one-stop shop for all things Women’s Health!
The package is designed to ensure that you get the most out of your Women’s Health journey. Whether you are pregnant, postpartum, recovering from pelvic surgery, or have generalised pelvic floor concerns, our Women’s Health team can assist you.
What is in the package?
By joining our Women’s Health Package you will receive:
- 3x Women’s Health Classes
- 3x Women’s Health Consults
- 1x Annabelle Trends water bottle
- 1x Pair of Move Active Pilates socks
How do I book in and use my package?
- Contact your local Sports & Spinal Women’s Health Physio/ Clinic
- Purchase the package and book an initial or standard (standard if you are a returning Women’s Health client) consult
- Start your Women’s Health journey!
Not sure how to use your package to its fullest potential? Don’t worry, your local Women’s Health Physio will guide you on how best to use your consults and classes.
Where are the packages available?
You can purchase your Women’s Health Package from Broadbeach, Buderim, Caloundra, Chermside, Hervey Bay, Kawana, Maroochydore, Nambour, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Runaway Bay, Sippy Downs, Springfield and Wynnum Sports & Spinal clinics.
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Nazefa Umar
Physiotherapist - Women's Health & Musculoskeletal
Montana Moyle
Physiotherapist - Women’s Health and Persistent Pain
Nazefa Umar
Physiotherapist - Women's Health & Musculoskeletal
Nazefa is a dedicated Women’s Health physiotherapist and has pursued extensive specialised training, completing APA Level 1 and 2 Women’s Pelvic Floor courses. This advanced study reflects her passion for providing evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of women.
Nazefa is committed to a holistic approach, helping patients not only recover from injury and manage pain but also achieve optimal function and well-being. When she’s not helping her patients, her time is joyfully filled as a busy mother of two children. She prioritises time spent with her family and friends, cherishing the moments that keep her grounded and energized outside of her professional life.
Nazefa is available for Women’s Health consults at Sports & Spinal North Lakes.
Montana Moyle
Physiotherapist - Women’s Health and Persistent Pain
Born and raised in Australia, Montana graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Queensland. After completing her physiotherapy degree, she began working in a private sports and musculoskeletal practice. She further honed her knowledge and skills in manual therapy and soft tissue release techniques there. Montana also pursued additional training in dry needling and Western Acupuncture and became proficient in conducting regular Mat Pilates sessions.
Montana was fortunate to spend a couple of years in the UK, gaining invaluable experience in a private hospital in Northern England and private practice in central London. While working in the orthopaedic ward, she deepened her understanding of surgical procedures and protocols, establishing crucial relationships with some of the world’s leading surgeons. In London, Montana worked in the boutique health and fitness space, combining hands-on treatment with Dynamic Reformer Pilates. Her exercise prescription skills are a testament to the high-quality training she received overseas.
Since joining the team at Sports and Spinal in 2020, Montana has furthered her training in the Women’s Health and Persistent Pain space, completing Level 1 and 2 APA Women’s Pelvic Health courses and NOI Group Explain Pain courses. This has equipped her to work with pelvic health conditions and complex persistent pain presentations. She is excited to continue to grow and develop in these fields.
When Montana is not in the clinic you will find her running after her toddler, walking her dog or sipping coffee at her local café. She is passionate about promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Montana enjoys working with patients from diverse backgrounds and collaborates with the talented team at Sports and Spinal to help her patients achieve their goals.
Montana is one of our Lead Physiotherapists and is an Associate Partner. PLEASE NOTE: For appointments, please call the clinic directly to enquire about availability.
She is available for Physiotherapy and Women’s Health appointments at Sports & Spinal Redcliffe.
What North Lakes Patients Say
I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Sports and Spinal Northlakes. After my shoulder surgery, I was at a point where I was not progressing with the physio I was seeing, and I had started to lose hope that I would ever feel like myself again. I found Sports and Spinal and from the moment I changed over and began treatment, that changed.
I see Kelly Grant and Ryan Moore, and they are genuinely second to none. Their knowledge, professionalism and care are outstanding, but what really stands out is how much they actually listen. They take the time to understand not just my injury, but how it is affecting my confidence and day-to-day life.
They have got me moving again when I honestly thought I was stuck. Each session feels purposeful, encouraging and tailored exactly to where I am at. They collaborate to make sure I get the best outcome!
I always joke that I’ll have to leave a bad review because they’re too good at what they do and can be hard to get into at my preferred time, but that just says everything about how in demand they are. If you book with them, you’re in the best possible hands.
If you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with pain, or just need clinicians who truly care about your recovery, I cannot recommend Sports and Spinal Northlakes (particularly Kelly and Ryan) highly enough. They are giving me my movement back, and I’ll be forever grateful.
I first attended Sports and Spinal North Lakes, late last year, for a Remedial Massage with Tim. I have been coming regularly since then. The staff are lovely and welcoming, and Tim is brilliant. Always caring, genuine and dedicated, and tailor’s each massage to what is needed on the day. I would definitely recommend Tim to anyone looking for a Massage Therapist.
I have been working with Cat for almost five years. She is always professional and makes physio fun and competitive . I am a T12 complete paraplegic and have found that physio and Cat in particular have made amazing difference to my functionality . Always extremely punctual and always kind and curteous.
can’t recommend this physio highly enough. I went in with super tight pelvic muscles that were causing ongoing pain, and within just 5 visits my pelvis is now functioning completely healthy and normal. Montana was incredible — knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring. She made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the whole process. I’m so grateful for the results and the support I received.
Sports and spinal clinic was recommended to me by my gym coach after a sprained ankle netball injury. I had both Brandon and Lachlan work on me for a month, once a week, and the strength in my ankle has come good. They mixed manual manipulation of the muscles with physical movement and exercises that have meant I could return to the gym! I’m now strong enough to move laterally, hop and balance on that leg and am slowly returning to a full netball game. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Everyone on staff is friendly and chatty and make feel relaxed and valued.
Just finished up in North Lakes with Lana, I couldn’t praise her more on the session. Fantastic working and communication skills with my Down syndrome client, I could see he warmed up and felt comfortable almost immediately. Don’t hesitate to book this lovely young lady!
Brandon is the best physio ever ! Tim is exceptional at massage. Have enjoyed all the Pilates with other physios teaching! Very professional and cater to your needs.
Until I had seen Tom and Brendan at Sports and Spinal North Lakes I had little relief from pain to feet and hips/back. Highest recommendations for their professionalism, skills, friendliness and courteous attitudes and the ability to resolve my issues. The new site is amazing, offering modern up-to-date equipment and a wide range of treatments/rehab. Add outstanding value for money, lots of parking, fantastic Receptionist and other ancillary staff.
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