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Katie Stan-Bishop Physiotherapy Pelvic Health Physiotherapist.
🎓Australian Physiotherapy Association Titled Physiotherapist in Continence and Pelvic Health.

Post Graduate Masters Degree Clinical Physio (Continence and Pelvic Health)
đź“ŤGreat Southern Region, WA In clinic appointments available at Pioneer Health Albany

You don’t have to be in severe pain or injured to benefit from support when it comes to pelvic health.Many people exper...
19/10/2026

You don’t have to be in severe pain or injured to benefit from support when it comes to pelvic health.

Many people experience things like hip tension, pelvic discomfort, feelings of heaviness, or even just a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, without knowing there are ways to help.

Your pelvic floor is one area that needs the right support to ensure it functions properly. With the pelvic floor and hips being so interconnected, improving coordination and reducing unnecessary gripping can help with hip tension too. Some simple strategies that may help include:

- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Relaxation and down-training strategies
- Awareness of clenching during stress
- Pelvic floor coordination exercises (the gentle kind - not just “tighten and squeeze”)

Sometimes support isn’t about fixing a problem. It’s about helping your body move, function and feel its best.

Small changes can often have a bigger impact than you might think.

If you’d like to delve deeper into support for your pelvic health, reach out via https://www.katiepelvicphysio.com.au/

If you’re not yet ready for an appointment, or just want some everyday guidance through menopause, my e-book “Moving Thr...
14/10/2026

If you’re not yet ready for an appointment, or just want some everyday guidance through menopause, my e-book “Moving Through Menopause” could be what you need.

This digital download is a practical, evidence-based guide with practical and supportive strategies to help you manage symptoms, improve sleep, boost energy and care for your pelvic health during menopause.

Available online, this e-book is perfect for reading at your own pace and is ready for downloading now from https://www.katiepelvicphysio.com.au/shop/p/moving-through-menopause-e-book

Hip pain is incredibly common, especially during pregnancy, after birth, and as hormones shift throughout life. Many wom...
12/10/2026

Hip pain is incredibly common, especially during pregnancy, after birth, and as hormones shift throughout life. Many women describe a familiar kind of hip discomfort, an ache on the outside of the hip, a pinch at the front, or a deep tired feeling around the pelvis after a long day.

Why hips can feel sore or overloaded can come from many factors, including:

- Hormones and connective tissue changes
- Weakness or fatigue around the pelvis and hips
- Life load and daily habits
- The pelvic floor–hip connection

You might notice a deep ache after long walks, soreness lying on your side, a tired feeling around the outer hip or even stiffness when standing up after feeding or sitting

These signs don’t mean anything is “wrong”, they simply tell us the area is sensitive, overloaded, or looking for a little more support.

What actually helps hip discomfort?

- Gentle strengthening
- Movement variety
- Reducing “compression habits”
- Supporting your pelvic floor
- Gradual load, not total rest

If your discomfort isn’t shifting, if it’s interfering with your movement, or if you’re unsure where to start, we can help you understand what’s contributing and guide you through a plan tailored to your needs.

Get in touch online via https://www.katiepelvicphysio.com.au/ and let us guide you in building strength and improving your comfort.

08/10/2026

Pelvic floor exercises aren’t one-size-fits-all.

When we talk about individualising pelvic floor muscle training, it means looking at much more than simply how many squeezes you can do.

We consider the position you’re exercising in, how many good-quality contractions you can complete, how long you can hold them, how well you relax between each contraction, and how your pelvic floor coordinates with your breathing and abdominal muscles.

We also need to think about why you’re training your pelvic floor in the first place. The way we train for bladder leakage may be different to the way we approach bowel control, prolapse symptoms or other pelvic floor concerns.

Even the cues that work well for one person may not work for another.

That’s why a pelvic floor program should ideally be based on an individual assessment and progressed as your strength, endurance, coordination and symptoms change.

It’s not just about doing more pelvic floor exercises — it’s about doing the right exercises for you.

Preparing for birth is not just about the baby, its also about you.Birth preparation is important and can make a differe...
05/10/2026

Preparing for birth is not just about the baby, its also about you.

Birth preparation is important and can make a difference not just for labour itself, but for how you recover afterward. Birth prep can:

- improve body awareness and confidence
- help with pain management and relaxation
- promote a smoother recovery
- reduce risk of complications

Taking the time to understand your body, connect with your breath, and support your pelvic floor is one of the best things you can do during pregnancy.

Whether you are planning a vaginal birth or caesarean, understanding and supporting your pelvic floor, posture, breath, and movement patterns can have lasting benefits.

01/10/2026

Why can it be so hard to relax your pelvic floor?

We talk a lot about strengthening the pelvic floor, but being able to relax it is just as important.

If you’ve experienced pelvic pain, bladder urgency, constipation, pain with in*******se or ongoing stress, your pelvic floor muscles may develop a habit of holding tension or guarding — sometimes without you even realising it.

And simply telling yourself to “relax” doesn’t always make that tension disappear.

Learning to relax the pelvic floor can involve:
• Becoming more aware of when you’re holding tension
• Using breathing, movement and different positions
• Practising pelvic floor down-training
• Learning to gently soften and release — not push or bear down

Relaxing your pelvic floor is a skill, just like strengthening it. Sometimes it takes practice — and sometimes you need a little help learning how to do it.

Unsure if you’re experiencing prolapse?Most people expect prolapse to be quite obvious when it happens, but in fact it c...
30/09/2026

Unsure if you’re experiencing prolapse?

Most people expect prolapse to be quite obvious when it happens, but in fact it can look quite different.

For some women it can feel like a heaviness or dragging sensation, others notice pressure or lower back discomfort. It could even be simply a feeling that something has changed.

Pelvic health concerns don’t always look the way we expect so its important to pay attention to your body and seek support when something doesn’t feel right.

There are conservative treatment options that can help you manage symptoms and feel more confident in your body. Reach out and let’s chat about how I can help you.

Want more information about keeping your pelvic health on track during pregnancy?Looking after your pelvic floor and sta...
26/09/2026

Want more information about keeping your pelvic health on track during pregnancy?

Looking after your pelvic floor and staying active during pregnancy can make a real difference to how you feel before, during and after birth.

I’m passionate about pelvic health and educating women so I’ve created a FREE resource designed to support you with clear, evidence-based information on pelvic floor muscle training and exercise safety.

Head online to https://www.katiepelvicphysio.com.au/shop/p/top-tips-for-pelvic-floor-health-and-safe-exercise and download your free copy today.

Did you know that your pelvic floor can hold onto stress?Just like the tension that can build up in your shoulders or ja...
25/09/2026

Did you know that your pelvic floor can hold onto stress?

Just like the tension that can build up in your shoulders or jaw, it can also show up in your pelvic floor - your muscles become overactive or tense and your whole body can feel out of alignment.

There are so many factors that can contribute to this happening including stress, anxiety, past trauma and a busy lifestyle.

That’s why we work on your entire mind-body connection when working with pelvic pain treatment and consider any external factors as well as physical symptoms.

If you’re ready to relieve the tension, get in touch and I can help you manage the symptoms towards a pain-free future.

24/09/2026

Hypermobility and prolapse …. what’s the connection?

When we think about pelvic organ prolapse, childbirth and ageing are often the risk factors that come to mind. But connective tissue can also play an important role.

For people who are hypermobile, particularly those with a connective tissue disorder, the ligaments and fascia that help support the pelvic organs may provide less structural support. This can mean prolapse symptoms sometimes occur at a younger age or even without the more typical risk factors.

Symptoms to look out for can include:
• Pelvic heaviness, pressure or dragging
• A feeling or visible bulge at the vaginal opening
• Difficulty emptying your bladder or bowel
• Discomfort with in*******se

Having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have a prolapse, but they are worth discussing with a pelvic health physiotherapist.

The good news is that there are plenty of conservative strategies available to help manage symptoms, improve pelvic floor function and keep you active.

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Albany, WA
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