SPORTS & SPINAL SPRINGFIELD

women's health services

Springfield

Inside the Waterwork Aquatic Centre22A Commercial Dr Springfield QLD 4300

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Sports & Spinal Springfield is located down the long driveway off Commercial Drive, past Bridgestone Tyres, and inside the Waterworx Aquatic Lifestyle Centre. The clinic can be found within the heart of Springfield, conveniently located near Springfield CentralSpringfield LakesBrookwaterAugustine HeightsCamiraBellbird-Park, Spring Mountain, Goodna, Redbank Plains, Greenbank, and Forest Lakes.

Sports & Spinal Physiotherapists are highly skilled professionals who utilise hands-on treatment techniques and exercise therapy to effectively manage a wide range of injuries and complex pain conditions.

In addition to their general expertise, our Women’s Health Physiotherapists (also referred to as pelvic health or pelvic floor physiotherapy as men are also affected with pelvic concerns!) have expertise in the area of physiotherapy that deals with conditions relating to the bladder, bowel, pelvic floor, and pelvis, as well as pregnancy-related conditions including mastitis and lower back pain.

Our Physiotherapists are trained in pelvic floor assessment and treatment, and work closely with local specialists, surgeons, GPs and other health professionals to ensure that the treatment you are being provided is of the highest level and supported by current evidence.

We are committed to providing you with the highest level of care and helping you achieve optimal health and well-being.

Springfield Sports & Spinal is NDIS registered and accepts Medicare rebates and HICAPS health fund claims. EFTPOS and credit card facilities are also available for payment. 

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?

  1. Contact your local Sports & Spinal Women’s Health Physio/ Clinic
  2. Purchase the package and book an initial or standard (standard if you are a returning Women’s Health client) consult
  3. 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, Sippy Downs, Springfield and Wynnum Sports & Spinal clinics.

services & FACILITIES

  • On-Site Parking (5 spaces)
  • Street Parking
  • Gym & Pilates Equipment
  • NDIS Registered
  • Medicare Rebates
  • HICAPS Health Fund Claims

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Needing more assistance with your sugar or diet habits? Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today!

Let’s get smart about sugar! This Sugar Awareness Week, take a closer look at how much sugar is hiding in your food and drinks 🥤🍔

Small changes can make a big difference – reduce your sugar intake for better energy, improved health, and a brighter future!

Needing more assistance with your sugar or diet habits? Get in touch with the Sports & Spinal Dietitian team today!
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📅 Opening Date: November 25th
📍 New Address: Unit 4, 20 Scottsdale Dr, Robina QLD 4226 

Don’t wait - secure your spot at our new location today!
👉 Book now to continue your care with us - head to our bio

We can’t wait to see you there!

Exciting News! Our Robina Sports & Spinal clinic is relocating to a brand-new space! 🚚🎉

📅 Opening Date: November 25th
📍 New Address: Unit 4, 20 Scottsdale Dr, Robina QLD 4226

Don’t wait - secure your spot at our new location today!
👉 Book now to continue your care with us - head to our bio

We can’t wait to see you there!
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Empowering women to live their healthiest lives!🌸
The Sports & Spinal Women's Health team offers personalized care for pelvic health, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and more.

Feel strong, confident, and supported at every stage of life. Get in touch with our team today to see how we can help you! 

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Empowering women to live their healthiest lives!🌸
The Sports & Spinal Women`s Health team offers personalized care for pelvic health, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, and more.

Feel strong, confident, and supported at every stage of life. Get in touch with our team today to see how we can help you!

👉 Head to our bio!
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Our new look Robina Sports & Spinal isn’t far away! With the same great team and quality allied health services, the Robina team cannot wait to treat you in their new clinic space!

Our services will include: 
➡️ Physiotherapy 
➡️ Podiatry
➡️ Exercise Physiology 
➡️ Remedial Massage 
➡️ Dietetics 
➡️ CSM Pilates and Gym Classes 

The countdown is on - November 25th ⏱️

Our new look Robina Sports & Spinal isn’t far away! With the same great team and quality allied health services, the Robina team cannot wait to treat you in their new clinic space!

Our services will include:
➡️ Physiotherapy
➡️ Podiatry
➡️ Exercise Physiology
➡️ Remedial Massage
➡️ Dietetics
➡️ CSM Pilates and Gym Classes

The countdown is on - November 25th ⏱️
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🎉 We have some exciting news to share! 🎉

We are proud to announce that our Robina Sports & Spinal clinic is moving to a new location! 🚚🎉

📅 Opening Date: November 25th
📍 New Address: Unit 4, 20 Scottsdale Dr, Robina QLD 4226 

Offering Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Remedial Massage, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics and Pilates under one roof, we're here to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

We look forward to welcoming you and the Robina community to our new space and continuing to support your health and wellbeing needs!

🎉 We have some exciting news to share! 🎉

We are proud to announce that our Robina Sports & Spinal clinic is moving to a new location! 🚚🎉

📅 Opening Date: November 25th
📍 New Address: Unit 4, 20 Scottsdale Dr, Robina QLD 4226

Offering Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Remedial Massage, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics and Pilates under one roof, we`re here to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

We look forward to welcoming you and the Robina community to our new space and continuing to support your health and wellbeing needs!
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Here’s a quick tour with Exercise Physiologist, Brooke!

You can find our Sippy Downs clinic on level 1 in the Ochre Health building. With plenty of parking, a lift and stairs available we’re an accessible site! 

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Ever wondered where our Sippy Downs Sports & Spinal clinic was located? 🤷‍♀️

Here’s a quick tour with Exercise Physiologist, Brooke!

You can find our Sippy Downs clinic on level 1 in the Ochre Health building. With plenty of parking, a lift and stairs available we’re an accessible site!

#physio #sportsandspinal #podiatry
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