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“Is it the hip? The groin? The spine? …or the pelvic floor?” 👀

That was one of the key questions explored in last week’s FitRight ProfessionalEd session on The Female Hip with FitRight Physiotherapist Jessica Vanson.

One of the reasons this topic resonates so strongly with clinicians is because female hip pain is rarely isolated. The overlap between musculoskeletal and pelvic health presentations can be significant and understanding how to “pull all the puzzle pieces together” can completely change assessment and management.

During the session, Jess covered:
💜 The overlap between the lumbo-pelvic-hip region and pelvic floor
💜 How MSK and pelvic health physios can better recognise when to refer on
💜 Common hip dysfunctions in women
💜 Manual therapy and exercise prescription considerations

Three standout takeaways:
- The clinical overlap between hip, groin, spine and pelvic floor presentations
- Practical screening tools across specialties
- A deep dive into GTPS and Deep Gluteal Syndrome assessment and management

Missed the session?
🎥 The Female Hip replay is now available for purchase for $45.

Or, join FitRight ProfessionalEd membership for access to our full replay library of women’s health education sessions, including:
- Evidence-Based Pelvic Floor Exercise Prescription
- Nutrition in Perimenopause
- Endometriosis & Fertility
- Recurrent UTIs in Women

Coming up next 👇
📌 July 22 — Osteoporosis: An Update On Management
📌 September 16 — Overactive Bladder
📌 November 10 — Counselling Women With Pelvic Health Conditions

Purchase the replay or sign up as a ProfessionalEd member here - https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/professional-ed/

“Maybe this is just normal…”

We hear this from women all the time about things like:

- painful periods
- leaking when exercising or sneezing
- painful s*x
- ongoing fatigue
- heavy bleeding
- hormone symptoms
- pelvic pain after birth

But just because something is common, doesn’t mean it’s something you need to simply put up with.

Our GP team takes a women’s-health focused approach to care, helping you investigate symptoms properly, understand what’s going on in your body and access the right support.

If something has been bothering you for a while, this could be your sign to stop brushing it off 💜

Our GP team has appointments available this week, book online here - https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/womens-health-gp/

When we opened FitRight Women’s Health opened 5 years ago this month, our goal was simple — to empower women to take control of their pelvic health and general health in a holistic and sustainable way.

Since then, nearly 5,000 women have walked through our doors and accessed our specialist services 💜

But we also know that accessing private women’s health care isn’t financially possible for everyone, even when the support is truly needed.

That’s why, in line with our 5th birthday, we’re so proud to introduce something new to our community…

✨ The FitRight Women’s Health Grant ✨

Designed to help women access physiotherapy and exercise support when financial barriers may otherwise stand in the way.

This round includes:
💜 1 x $1000 grant
💜 2 x $500 grants

These grants can be used towards:
– Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
– Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
– Exercise sessions and structured programs

Applications are officially OPEN and will remain open throughout June. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from this support, we warmly encourage you to apply: https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/fitright-grant/

Endometriosis affects 1 in 7 women… yet so many are still told painful periods are “normal.”

As part of Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, we want to help raise awareness around the signs and symptoms of endometriosis - because persistent pelvic pain deserves to be taken seriously.

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. This can cause inflammation, pain and sometimes scarring.

Common symptoms can include:
- Painful periods that aren’t relieved by simple pain relief
- Heavy bleeding or bleeding between cycles
- Pain with in*******se
- Pain with bowel motions or urination
- Bloating or nausea
- Fertility challenges

A Pelvic Health Physiotherapist can help by:
- Supporting pain management
- Treating pelvic floor dysfunction
- Assisting with bladder and bowel symptoms
- Helping reduce pain with in*******se
- Guiding safe and appropriate exercise
- Supporting nervous system regulation

You do not have to “just put up with it.”

If pelvic pain is impacting your quality of life, support is available 💜

Book a Women’s Health Physiotherapy appointment with our team to receive personalised support and treatment tailored to your symptoms.
https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/womens-health-physiotherapy/

Tired of being told to “just eat healthier”? 💜

Women’s health nutrition is so much more than restrictive diets and cutting out your favourite foods.

Our dietitian Maddi takes a different approach, focusing on realistic, sustainable strategies that support:
- Hormonal health
- Gut health
- Energy levels
- Overall wellbeing

Whether you’re navigating PCOS, endometriosis, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, digestive issues or simply wanting to feel better in your body, Maddi works with women at every stage of life, from teenagers through to menopause and beyond.

And no, you don’t have to track every meal to see results

Many women notice improvements in energy, digestion and hormonal symptoms within just a few weeks.

Appointments available Monday & Tuesday afternoons at our Applecross clinic. Private health rebates may apply.

💜Learn more or book here: https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/dietitian/

Did you know… that you’re likely to carry the herpes virus? 💜

Around 80% of Australians carry HSV-1, the virus that causes herpes.

Yet despite how common it is, herpes is still surrounded by stigma and misinformation.

The reality is:
• Many people never develop symptoms
• Many don’t realise they have it
• It’s manageable with the right care and support
• People with HSV can have healthy, normal relationships and lives

A diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone and you deserve clear, respectful and judgement-free healthcare.

At FitRight Women’s Health, our Women’s Health GPs are here to answer questions, provide support and help you feel informed and empowered about your health.

Book an appointment with our Women’s Health GPs here: https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/womens-health-gp/

The number one thing that’s changed for the better in pelvic health and pregnancy…

It’s becoming the norm now for women to have PROACTIVE pelvic floor assessments in pregnancy - not just waiting to see if they have problems after birth.

Pelvic floor assessment and treatment in pregnancy as part of preparation for vaginal birth, and prevention or management of bladder issues, is so much more common now in my practice and I’m here for it!

We look at..
- can you pelvic floor contract?
- can your pelvic floor relax?
- can your pelvic floor co-ordinate with a cough?
- can your pelvic floor avoid turning on when you’re bearing down (pushing)?

Not to mention more globally looking at strength, mobility and alignment in our body to cope with the demands of pregnancy, birth and new motherhood.

Taking the guesswork out of pelvic health in the childbearing years is a game changer - I LOVE working in this space 💜

If you’re pregnant and would like support preparing your body for birth and recovery, you can book a pregnancy physio session here: https://fitrightwomenshealth.au/pregnancy-physiotherapy/