Prolapse Support

Prolapse physiotherapy in Adelaide. Compassionate pelvic floor assessment, strengthening programs, and pessary management for prolapse support.

Has something fallen out? Can you feel a bulge coming out of your vagina?

What does it involve?

A pelvic floor physiotherapist will assess your pelvic floor through an internal vaginal examination. There are other ways to assess the pelvic floor if you are not comfortable with this. We then provide an individualised program to meet your demands and needs and improve your symptoms.

The aim is to strengthen the pelvic floor to support your prolapse. If you are unsure about how to exercise with a prolapse, we can help you navigate this. A vaginal pessary may also be considered as well to provide internal support to the prolapse. A pelvic floor physiotherapist will assess what is the best fit for you.

What is a prolapse?

A pelvic organ prolapse is when there is a weakening in the fascial connections and ligaments within the pelvis. Thus the pelvic organ tends to drop into the vagina. You can have a prolapse or the bladder, bowel or uterus. In some rare cases the small intestine can also prolapse into the vagina.

What are the symptoms of prolapse?

A prolapse can present in a few different ways. You may notice:

A sensation of heaviness or a dragging sensation in the pelvic area
Or you are able to feel a lump in the vaginal area?
A sense of incomplete emptying with the bladder or changing urine flow
Incomplete emptying of the bowels or constipation
Bladder or bowel urgency and/or incontinence
Pain with intercourse
Lower back ache

Common causes of prolapse

Pregnancy and delivering naturally with or without the assistance of certain devices such as forceps
Occasions where there are repeated or frequent changes in pressures in the abdominal region such as constipation and straining, repetitive lifting
Chronic coughing with asthma, smoking or any respiratory disease
Menopause and age secondary to oestrogen level changes
Previous gynaecological surgery in the abdominal area

Ready to Get Started?

Don't let prolapse affect your quality of life. Our experienced physiotherapists provide compassionate, specialized care to help you manage your symptoms and regain confidence.

Book your consultation today and take the first step toward better pelvic health.