About Us
What to Expect
Your First Visit: What to Expect
Your initial consultation of 45 - 60 min is all about understanding your story, your body, and your goals — so we can help you feel your best.
Here’s how we guide you through it with care and professionalism.
Every journey begins with a first step — we’ll walk it with you, ensuring you feel informed, safe, and supported.
1. Getting to Know You
We start with a relaxed, confidential chat where we ask about:
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Pelvic Health: Bladder/bowel function, sexual health, prolapse symptoms, pelvic pain
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Medical Background: Obstetric/gynecological history, surgeries, medications
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Physical Wellness: Activity levels, musculoskeletal concerns, fitness challenges
No pressure, no judgment — just a safe space to share.
2. Understanding Your Body
We explain how your pelvic floor works and why you may be experiencing certain symptoms. This empowers you to understand what’s happening and how we can work together to improve it.
3. Pelvic floor Examination
This involves an external visual observation of the perineum to assess for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence on strain/bear down/double cough. This is followed by an internal vaginal or anorectal examination to assess correct pelvic floor muscle activation, tone, strength, endurance, and coordination of your pelvic floor muscles.
4. Your Personalised Plan
We’ll work with you to set clear goals and design a treatment plan that may include manual therapy techniques, pelvic floor muscle training, bladder /bowel retraining, education on lifestyle modifications, education on good bladder and bowel habits and self-management strategies.
Your journey doesn’t stop after the first visit — we’re here to support your progress every step of the way.
Follow-Up Appointments: Keeping You on Track
Research in pelvic health physiotherapy shows that many effective programs run for approximately 12–16 weeks, allowing enough time to build strength, coordination, and lasting change in muscle function.
While some people may notice improvements earlier, meaningful, long-term results are typically achieved through ongoing practice and regular follow-up over this period.
This is why we guide you through a structured, supervised program and gradually space your appointments as you gain confidence and progress.
Outcomes are best when exercises are:
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Performed correctly
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Progressed appropriately over time
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Supported with regular guidance and feedback
What Happens in a Follow-Up?
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We check in on your symptoms and how you’re feeling
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Review your progress with exercises or techniques you’ve been working on
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Make adjustments to your plan based on how your body is responding and address any challenges early
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Introduce new strategies or tools to keep you moving forward
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Keep you motivated and on track
Your Appointment Timeline
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Early stage: Weekly or fortnightly sessions to establish technique and build a strong foundation
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Mid stage: Sessions spaced every 2–3 weeks as your strength and confidence improve
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Later stage: Appointments may be spaced to monthly and eventually become occasional check-ins as you become more independent.
Our aim is to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to manage your pelvic health long-term.
Your Comfort Comes First: Informed Consent
At Praxis Rehab, you are always in control of your care.
We believe in clear communication, mutual respect, and making sure you feel safe, supported, and empowered at every stage.
What Informed Consent Means for You
We explain each step of your assessment and treatment clearly, so you know exactly what to expect. You’re encouraged to ask questions, share concerns, and take things at your own pace. If anything feels uncomfortable, you can decline — we’ll always offer alternatives. Your comfort and choice guide everything we do.