Book an Initial Physiotherapy Consultation with our Senior Physiotherapist in Darlington or Guildford for a thorough assessment and development of an individualised management plan to get you on track to achieving your health, rehabilitation and fitness goals.

Our physiotherapist is experienced in the management of a range of difficulties. These are including (but not limited to):

• Acute and chronic lower back pain (including pregnancy related LBP)

• Hip pain

• Knee pain

• Neck pain and headaches

• Post-surgery rehabilitation

• Shoulder pain and injuries

• Strains and sprains

• Women’s health physio (including use of Real Time Ultrasound)

• Strength training during perio/menopause

• TMJ (jaw) pain/dysfunction

1 in 3 Australian women suffer from incontinence and this figure rises once women have had their first baby. But not all women with stress incontinence have had children. They might have a family history of stretchy connective tissue, be overweight, have a chronic cough, constipation or have had surgery. Stress incontinence is also actually quite common with women playing sport or exercising, due to the forces of the abdominals on the pelvic floor. 

While women are the main sufferers, incontinence can also be a problem for men, especially after prostate surgery. Studies show 1 in 10 men will also suffer from incontinence in their life.

Real Time Ultrasound Imaging (RTUI) is effective in treating stress incontinence in about 80 per cent of cases, according to the first national study undertaken in clinical practice by researchers at the University of South Australia. This compares to surgery with success rates around 50 – 60%.

RTUI is used to treat pelvic floor dysfunction noninvasively at Manna Wellness, allowing us to assess your pelvic floor and surrounding muscle function. RTUI can be used to rehabilitate the pelvic floor with the following symptoms:

• Overactive pelvic floor

• Underactive pelvic floor

• Incontinence including:

  Stress incontinence (when jumping, sneezing, coughing)

  Urgency (strong desire to urinate with little control to wait until you reach the toilet)

  Mild prolapses

• Voiding (urination) difficulties: Double void; Hesitancy; Slow stream; incomplete emptying.

Once the causes of your problems are identified via RTUI, your physiotherapist will then give you strategies and implement an exercise program for both your pelvic floor and surrounding musculature to ensure your symptoms are managed correctly.

RTUI can also be used to assess and retrain the deep stabilising muscles that support the lower back. Research shows that our core muscles lose their strength and supportive nature around the lumbar spine following an episode of lower back pain. If these muscles are neglected following injury, it can cause ongoing pain, dysfunctional movement patterns, prolonged recovery and increased risk of reinjury. Due to the depth and small movement of these core muscles, RTUI can be an effective and useful tool for assessing and treating these issues.

For an initial RTUI assessment with our Principal Physiotherapist, please contact our clinic on (08)62920148 or email at admin@mannawellness.com.au.

• Not feeling confident going straight into Reformer Pilates classes, or struggling to nail a specific exercise in class and needing some closer attention?

• Are you recovering from an injury and require a tailored rehabilitation program?

• Do you have a sport-specific or fitness goal and need a more targeted program?

• Are you concerned that your condition or life stage will make it difficult for you to participate and keep up in a larger group class?

Book an Initial Physiotherapy Consultation with our Senior Physiotherapist in Darlington or Guildford for a thorough assessment and to discuss your individual health, rehabilitation and fitness goals. During this session, your physiotherapist will discuss with you whether 1:1 or small group clinical exercise sessions will be best suited to your needs. These sessions will include primarily Reformer Pilates-based exercise, but depending on your individual needs, will also incorporate a variety of exercise styles in your program. Learn more about our Clinical Pilates classes and services.

Our very talented Senior Physio, Lauren May, leads our over 55’s group exercise sessions on Tuesday mornings at our Darlington studio.

Classes start at 8.30am and run for 45 minutes.

These circuit-style sessions will involve cardiopulmonary fitness and strength-based exercises promoting endurance and strength through the upper body, lower body and core. The class will target those having difficulty with: independence/mobility, balance (falls), diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, back/neck/chronic pain, depression, weight management and/or sleep.

Classes are $39 per session. Private health insurance rebates are claimable for physio-led clinical exercise groups with most health funds (Code: 561) . We offer in-clinic claim so you can claim your rebate on the spot! Bookings can be made online via the "Book An Appointment" button.