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Stay Strong and Active Through Every Transition.
Whether you are managing pelvic health, menopause, or hormonal changes, we provide specialist physiotherapy to help you move with confidence and reclaim your vitality.
Common Conditions are Not "Inevitable."
Leaking during exercise, joint pain, and muscle loss are common during hormonal shifts, but they are treatable. We bridge the gap between medical care and physical function to help you manage these changes proactively.
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Functional Medicine
Hormone Testing & Therapy · Vitamins & Nutrients · Modalities
Hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies show up in your body as joint pain, fatigue, muscle loss, and changes in bone density. When hormone testing identifies what is driving your physical symptoms, Lakeside builds a physiotherapy programme around those findings — bone-loading exercise for hormone-related osteoporosis risk, resistance training to counter muscle loss, and manual therapy for hormone-driven joint pain and stiffness.
Specialized Care Pathways
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Expert care for incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain at any age.
Menopause & Perimenopause
Bone density protection and strength training to counteract hormone-driven muscle loss.
Weight & Function
Sustainable exercise plans that address physical barriers like joint pain or leaking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral from my GP to see a pelvic floor physiotherapist?
No. You can book directly with Lakeside Health and Sport. If your insurance plan requires a physician referral for reimbursement, speak with your provider before booking. Many extended health plans cover pelvic floor physiotherapy under physiotherapy benefits.
Is internal examination necessary?
Internal assessment can provide the most accurate picture of pelvic floor function and is often recommended — but it is never mandatory. Your physiotherapist will explain the options and you remain in full control of what assessment takes place. Many patients progress significantly with external assessment and treatment alone.
I have had incontinence for years. Is it too late to treat it?
No. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is effective at any age and at any stage of symptom duration. Even long-standing incontinence and prolapse respond well to correctly prescribed physiotherapy. The sooner you start, the sooner you will notice change — but it is never too late.
I am perimenopausal but do not have severe symptoms. Is physiotherapy relevant for me?
Yes, and this is actually the ideal time to start. Proactive intervention in perimenopause — for pelvic floor, bone health, and muscle mass — is far more effective than waiting for problems to develop. Think of it as investing in your physical health for the decades ahead.
Can physiotherapy help with menopause-related joint pain?
Yes. Joint pain and stiffness (menopausal arthralgia) are among the most common and least-discussed symptoms of menopause. Manual therapy, targeted exercise, and movement education can significantly reduce this pain and improve your range of motion and daily comfort.
I want to lose weight but exercise is difficult because of leaking. What should I do?
This is extremely common and very treatable. Urinary leakage during exercise is a pelvic floor dysfunction, not an inevitable fact of life. Treating the underlying pelvic floor issue typically resolves the leaking and removes the barrier to exercise. Book a pelvic floor assessment at Lakeside and we will address both goals together.
How quickly will I see results from pelvic floor physiotherapy?
Most patients notice meaningful improvement within 6 to 12 weeks of consistent treatment. Some conditions resolve more quickly, others require longer programmes. Your physiotherapist will set realistic expectations at your first appointment based on your specific diagnosis and history.
What is the difference between what Lakeside does and what GraceMed does?
GraceMed manages the medical and hormonal side of women’s health — hormone therapy, medical weight management, specialist assessments. Lakeside manages the physical function side — pelvic floor rehabilitation, strength and mobility, exercise prescription, and physiotherapy. The two approaches complement each other well, and your Lakeside physiotherapist can direct you to GraceMed if a medical assessment is indicated.
I am pregnant. Can I start pelvic floor physiotherapy now?
Yes. Antenatal pelvic floor physiotherapy is highly recommended. Strengthening and training your pelvic floor before delivery significantly reduces the risk of incontinence and prolapse postpartum, and prepares your body for the demands of labour. We also offer pre/post-natal pilates and yoga at Lakeside.
