Evelyn Mendel Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

28/08/2024

Pre and Post Natal care, focusing on women's pelvic health. Treating immediate pain and helping you become a strong and active mum.

07/05/2024

"🌸 Celebrating Mother's Month! 🌸 This May, we're honoring all the amazing moms out there who selflessly care for others. As a token of appreciation, we're offering a special gift to help mothers prioritize their own well-being: pelvic floor care. Because every mom deserves to feel supported and strong! 💖 "

MAY SPECIAL: 50% off Maternal Birth Injury Treatment

At Family Physio, your well-being is our priority. With two clinics in Papamoa, we have two dedicated Women’s Pelvic Health Physiotherapists to help you regain function and confidence.

Call us to book an appointment today: 07 574 2495

16/04/2024

04/09/2023

It can also be called Diastasis recti of the abdominal muscles (DRAM) or tummy gap. It is the widening and thinning of a small connective tissue which runs down our midlines, dividing our six pack muscle into two halves. This connective tissue is called the linea alba and it runs all the way from the bottom of our sternum to our p***c bone....

It can also be called Diastasis recti of the abdominal muscles (DRAM) or tummy gap. It is the widening and thinning of a small connective tissue which runs down our midlines, dividing our six pack …

17/04/2023

PGP is common, affecting 1 in 5 pregnant women, and can affect your mobility and quality of life.

PGP can be mild to severe but is treatable at any stage in pregnancy and the sooner it is treated, the more likely you are to feel better. It is more common

PGP is common, affecting 1 in 5 pregnant women, and can affect your mobility and quality of life. PGP can be mild to severe but is treatable at any stage in pregnancy and the sooner it is treated, …

06/04/2023

04/04/2023

13/03/2023

Recent evidence shows that s*xual health issues are very common after birth, with 61% of women reporting problems with pain during s*x at three months postpartum, and 20% at twelve months postpartum. This simply means you are far from alone if postpartum

Recent evidence shows that s*xual health issues are very common after birth, with 61% of women reporting problems with pain during s*x at three months postpartum, and 20% at twelve months postpartu…

14/02/2023

Coccydynia is nothing more than pain and discomfort located in the caudal portion of the spine (coccyx). Coccygodynia is more commonly reported in females, due to anatomical issues of the pelvis and can be the result of trauma, repetitive injuries, postpartum, local tumors, degeneration or idiopathic nature (without known cause). What are the causes of coccydynia? The main cause of coccydynia is trauma, especially falling on your bottom, leading to a fracture of the coccyx, it can also be secondary to sitting for long periods on a hard surface....

Coccydynia is nothing more than pain and discomfort located in the caudal portion of the spine (coccyx). Coccygodynia is more commonly reported in females, due to anatomical issues of the pelvis an…

30/01/2023

Have you ever heard about women who leak just a bit of urine when lifting weights at the gym? Or perhaps you have a friend who complains of small leakage or pain when going for a run? Or maybe when you exercise you may feel an intense pressure down there?...

Have you ever heard about women who leak just a bit of urine when lifting weights at the gym? Or perhaps you have a friend who complains of small leakage or pain when going for a run? Or maybe when…

17/01/2023

Technically, you’re not “in menopause” until you’ve gone a full year without a period. At that point, your ovaries are considered to be on a permanent vacation and you can no longer get pregnant. Perimenopause refers to the stage beforehand — when your ovaries are winding down. This period can be from 2 to 10 years before menopause during which changes in progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone hormone levels occur....

Technically, you’re not “in menopause” until you’ve gone a full year without a period. At that point, your ovaries are considered to be on a permanent vacation and you can no longer get pregnant. P…