Katie is an APA Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, having completed her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence & Women’s Health) in 2020. Improving Pelvic Health Physiotherapy services to our community starts with practitioner education. Katie actively participates in professional development within the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy networks in Western Australia, and is able to provide individual and group education, training and mentoring to Physiotherapists in the Mandurah region. If you are interested in this service, please contact our team at Mandurah Pelvic Health on 9555 9854.
Education
Mentoring
Health & Fitness Professionals
Mentoring
Return To Exercise After Having a Baby
Do you work with pregnant or postnatal clients in your gym, yoga or pilates class, or other exercise classes or environments? Are you a health professional working with postnatal clients to assist their return to exercise?
This workshop is designed to provide essential knowledge in anatomy and pathophysiology for women in the pregnancy and the postnatal period, screening for women returning to exercise, and looks at exercise and modifications for conditions such as prolapse, pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence, diastasis rectii and more. This workshop is interactive, with participants being able to view use of real time ultrasound assessment in pelvic floor muscle assessment.
For more information, or to book this workshop for professionals in your workplace, contact Mandurah Pelvic Health on 9555 9854.
COURSES For patients
Your Body and Your Baby
Your Body and Your Baby is education designed for those during pregnancy.
Appointments cover;
- Pregnancy abdominal exercises
- Pelvic floor preparation for birth
- Pregnancy back stretches
- Pelvic mobility movements to prepare for birth
- Practices to build regulation into your nervous system
Dianne Edmonds is a highly experienced Physiotherapist and Antenatal Educator who has presented pregnancy and postnatal education across public and private sectors in WA. She has trained with some of our most well-respected midwives, doulas and pelvic health physiotherapists to provide evidence based, practical advice and strategies to couples during their pregnancy and birthing journey.
Contact Mandurah Pelvic Health to book your appointment today
COURSES For patients
Your Body and Your Baby
Your Body and Your Baby – Preparing for Birth, is education designed for those during pregnancy (partners very welcome).
Appointments cover;
- Physical relaxation methods for birth and baby care
- Breathing strategies for the first stage of labour
- Preparing your pelvic floor for birth
- Postnatal planning
- Partner massage for pregnancy, labour and postnatal life
- Polyvagal principles of safety for birth and beyond
Dianne Edmonds is a highly experienced Physiotherapist and Antenatal Educator who has presented pregnancy and postnatal education across public and private sectors in WA. She has trained with some of our most well-respected midwives, doulas and pelvic health physiotherapists to provide evidence based, practical advice and strategies to couples during their pregnancy and birthing journey.
Contact Mandurah Pelvic Health to book your appointment today.
COURSES For patients
Small Group Education
Small Group Education is available around Mandurah and Surrounds by our experienced team at Mandurah Pelvic Health. We can tailor topics and delivery to suit your groups needs. Common sessions include;
- Exercise and Postnatal Recovery
- Pelvic Floor Health in Menopause and Beyond
- Recovery after Prostatectomy
- Pelvic Pain and Physiotherapy