Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and Postnatal Conditions in Cairns

Conveniently located close to the Edge Hill Hub

179 Jensen Street, Whitfield, QLD, 4870

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Pregnancy physio cairns

Supporting Comfort, Movement & Recovery During Pregnancy and Beyond

Looking to keep fit and healthy both during and after your pregnancy as you adjust to your changing and growing body?

Pregnancy or prenatal physiotherapy is designed to help manage discomfort in the primary areas of the body affected during pregnancy, with gentle, clinically appropriate techniques used throughout.

Our postnatal physiotherapy treatments include a tailored pelvic floor exercise programme designed to support the management of postnatal urinary incontinence, which one in three women who have had a baby will experience at some stage in their lives.

Pregnancy and postnatal conditions we treat

Our women’s health and continence physiotherapists are here to support you in managing and reducing the risk of pregnancy and postnatal symptoms, including:

  • Antenatal conditions – low back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Back, neck and coccyx pain

  • Breast conditions such as blocked ducts or obstructive mastitis

  • Postnatal conditions – pelvic floor weakness, neck, back or perineal pain, 6 week check up

  • Pelvic girdle dysfunction (sacro-iliac and pubic symphysis joints)

  • Post natal recovery of perineal pain and pelvic floor dysfunction

  • Pre/Post surgery – anterior/posterior wall repair, caesarean delivery

  • Physiotherapy services for women in the pre and post natal period


The other prenatal and postnatal services we offer women include:

  • Individually tailored pelvic floor exercise programs

  • Pregnancy exercise prescription

  • Preparation and recovery from gynaecological or breast surgery, e.g. lymphedema or restricted movement after breast surgery

  • Specific exercise modification for weakened abdominals and general fitness programs

  • Use of TENS machines for labour

What are the benefits of pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy?

Pregnancy and postnatal physiotherapy uses a variety of techniques designed to help manage pain during pregnancy, support physical preparation for childbirth, and assist with recovery after delivery.

Some of the benefits of our prenatal and postnatal physiotherapy treatment include:

  • Support sleep comfort

  • Movement and positioning strategies to support labour and delivery

  • Improved pelvic floor muscle function

  • Improved posture

  • Reduction in back pain

  • Reduced incontinence

  • Reduced pain, especially in the low back, hips, pelvis, and hands

At Proactive Physiotherapy Cairns, we have a team of dedicated women’s health and continence physiotherapists who are committed to providing caring, confidential and high-quality management in all areas of pregnancy and postnatal continence and pelvic floor disorders

Ready to take the next step?

Book an assessment today!

No referral needed