Pessary for POP

Pessary for POP

How a Pessary and Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Can Help POP. If you’ve been told you have pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence, you may have heard about pessaries as a treatment option. Many women are surprised to learn that a pessary can work alongside...
Broken finger? Get it looked at by an expert.

Broken finger? Get it looked at by an expert.

Broken Finger? Why Expert Hand Therapy Matters for Recovery A broken finger might seem like a minor injury, but anyone who has experienced one knows just how much it can affect everyday life. From typing and gripping to skiing, biking, lifting, or even holding a...
Pre-natal expert advice

Pre-natal expert advice

Pregnancy is an incredible journey, but it also places significant physical demands on the body. As your body changes to support a growing baby, it’s common to experience discomforts such as pelvic pain, lower back pain, abdominal weakness, bladder leakage, or...
Pessary for POP

Can I run with prolapse?

Can I Run With Prolapse? If you’ve been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and love running, one of the first questions that often comes up is: “Do I need to stop running forever?” The short answer is — not necessarily. For many women, running is more than exercise....
Pre-natal expert advice

What is pelvic health physiotherapy?

What Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy — And Why Is It So Important? Pelvic health physiotherapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy focused on the muscles, joints, ligaments, and connective tissues of the pelvis and pelvic floor. These muscles play a crucial role in...
Pelvic Health and Menopause

Pelvic Health and Menopause

At Alpine Physiotherapy in Wanaka, we are passionate about supporting women through every stage of life with specialised care tailored to their unique needs. Female pelvic health physiotherapy is an essential yet often overlooked area of care that can make a...