Physioworks Health Group are supporting World Continence Week (June 18-24) & the Laugh without Leaking campaign to raise awareness & understanding that Incontinence is common across all age groups.

One in four Australians suffer from Incontinence – over 5 million Australians – so it is a very common condition that, in most cases, can be managed with treatment, such as strengthening of the pelvic floor.

Head of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy services at Physioworks Camberwell, Liane Fenwick uses her unique skill set to provide detailed assessment of pelvic floor conditions for women and men. With 25 years of experience, Liane has empathy & understanding in developing a tailored pelvic floor physiotherapy treatment programs for common conditions including:

• Pelvic floor muscle weakness.
• Bladder issues: Frequency, Urgency, Urinary Incontinence.
• Bowel issues: Urgency, Constipation, Incontinence.
• Pelvic floor-safe Exercise Programs, including Clinical Pilates.

Using Australian sport stars, comedians & every day Australians, the Laugh without Leaking campaign highlights that Incontinence can & does affect anyone across all ages & all walks of life – it is very common – it is normal – so discussion & treatment by a physiotherapist can help manage this condition.

Call Physioworks Camberwell on 98896611 for a pelvic floor physiotherapy consultation with Physiotherapist Liane Fenwick or ask at your local Physioworks clinic to speak with one of our physiotherapy team.

The Ashy Redbacks recently held a “Female Athletes Night” for all the girls and their families at the Club, supported by Physioworks Health Group as part of our sponsorship of Girls Footy at the club.

David Francis, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Head Physiotherapist at the Collingwood FC (AFL), alongside Exercise Physiologist Megan Jepson presented to the girls, coaches and families followed by a Q&A session.

David shared his AFL expertise on Injury Prevention & Management, while Megan focussed on Nutrition & Body Composition to ensure best preparation and conditioning to help ensure long term participation in the sport.

David Francis said “We are passionate about participation in community footy, and especially the opportunities being presented by girls footy. So whether the girls are playing AFL for fun, friendship, fitness or for a career in the sport, Physioworks want to help educate the girls to ensure ongoing participation and an injury free footy journey. Congratulations to all at the Ashy Redbacks for this night; a great initiative for girls footy at the club.”

Other topics covered at the evening included Sports Psychology (and the importance of self-belief and goal setting) and an understanding of the rapidly changing Footy Pathways that are available for female footy players.

Speakers at the evening also included Jules Hay, Luke O’Shannessy and former Ashy players Stephanie Harvie and Millie Klingbeil. who are now both playing in the VFLW.