Is Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Calling You?
Thinking About a Career in Pelvic Health Physiotherapy?
Pelvic health physios have the unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, helping them manage life-changing conditions affecting the bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor. From managing pregnancy-related pain to overcoming incontinence, this rewarding career offers both personal and professional growth.
Ready to explore this path? Our latest blog offers tips on how to get started, from attending professional development courses to finding a mentor and gaining practical experience.
Dive in to learn how you can become a part of this supportive and impactful field!
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Should Business Owners Provide Mentoring to Their Physio Teams?
As a clinic owner, your role is multifaceted, spanning operations, patient care, and staff development. A critical question arises: should you also be the one mentoring your team of physiotherapists? While the instinct to guide your staff might be strong, doing so can have challenges. This blog explores the reasons why outsourcing mentoring can be a smart solution and how business owners can still foster strong relationships with their team.
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The question all new pelvic floor physios ask...
Starting out in pelvic floor physiotherapy can be daunting, especially when it comes to identifying and grading prolapse. With limited hands-on experience from training and real-world challenges, new physios often wonder, "How do I know if it’s a prolapse?" and "Is it a grade 3 or grade 4 strength?" This blog addresses these common questions, emphassing the importance of using clinical reasoning and observations to make informed decisions. As with all new skills, it's okay to adjust your findings as you gain experience—learning and adapting is key to becoming a confident practitioner.
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Using AI in pelvic physiotherapy practice - practicalities and privacy considered
Across Physio (and other allied health and medical) clinics in Australia, the use of AI programs for client note taking and report writing are gaining popularity fast with the main reported benefits being huge time saving advantages and reduced administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus on what they do best - providing excellent patient care.
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Nurturing strong relationships with professional referrers
In the physiotherapy, nurturing strong relationships with professional referrers is not only essential for sustaining and growing your service but to enable to curate your ideal caseload full of the type of clients you love to treat.
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Who should pay for a practitioner’s mentoring?
Who should pay for a practitioners mentoring?
We explore the various option and common pros and cons of each!
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Understanding and Responding to Patient Feedback: A Guide for Pelvic Health Physios
Handling negative feedback with empathy and professionalism not only resolves immediate concerns but also strengthens patient relationships and improves overall care delivery. By actively seeking feedback, listening attentively, and responding thoughtfully, we demonstrate our commitment to providing exceptional pelvic health physiotherapy.
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Building Your Brand as a Pelvic Health Physio: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Hey pelvic health physios! Congratulations on starting your new service or clinic. Today, let's talk about something that might not be your favorite topic: branding. I know marketing isn't your comfort zone, but building a strong brand is essential for your business's success and connecting with your community effectively.
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Common Mistakes Made by New Pelvic Health Physios - Part 1
Recently, while teaching a group of post-graduate students about advanced pelvic floor assessment and treatment, I was asked an interesting question: "What is the most common mistake new pelvic physios make?" At first, I found it challenging to pinpoint a single answer. But after reflecting on feedback and observations from the teaching sessions, one recurring theme stood out. So, let's dive into this common pitfall and explore how to avoid it.
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Setting Realistic Goals with Pelvic Health patients
Before setting any goals, it’s vital to have an in-depth understanding of your patient’s personal circumstances. This includes their daily routines, responsibilities, physical capabilities, and emotional state.
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How to introduce 'Pain science education' without the patient thinking 'it's all in my head'
Despite Phyios working in the pelvic space often having an excellent understanding of pain science education and how this is critical in recovery for some of our chronic pain clients, a recurring challenge remains: effectively communicating these principles to patients, particularly those who have come to develop a rigid set of beliefs around the source of their pain and problems without the patient walking away being made to feel ‘they think it’s all in my head’.
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Scope of practice...are you working within yours?
Because of the lack of a formal training and competence framework in pelvic health, we often field questions from physios (or their employers) working in (or entering) the pelvic health field around what is within their ‘scope of practice’ and which requirements are necessary to perform internal pelvic examinations. This is a question that should not be overlooked.
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“I’ll see you in a month”... My 6 most hated words in Pelvic Health
In this blog, Rebecca talks about the importance of cadence of treatment in Pelvic Health Physio to reduce cancelations.
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