FAQs

­­Physiotherapists are industry leaders in assessing and treating pain, improving stiffness, speeding up healing, and improving quality of life.

We study at university for many years to gain detailed anatomical knowledge and learn now to critically analyse the evidence to guide treatment and keep our patients safe and injury free.

In Australia, we have strict obligations and standards that need to be maintained. This ensures that we are always implementing the most up to date, evidence-based care to our clients.

Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a specific and specialised area of physiotherapy. At Hatch Physiotherapy, we place particular emphasis on optimising both your pelvic health and general wellbeing throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

We recommend that all women see a pelvic floor physiotherapist during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Pregnancy places a large strain on to your pelvic floor muscles and is a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction.

Appointments can be booked online by clicking the book now button. Alternatively you can contact us via phone on 0460 617 065.

No, physiotherapists are seen as primary contact practitioners meaning you do not need a referral to be seen.

Yes, provided you have extras cover for physiotherapy.

Rebates will vary between providers, so it is best to contact your health fund to find out how much you will receive.

Hatch Physiotherapy has an online strength, fitness and educational platform for our clients. Our on demand library includes physiotherapist-led workouts which are pregnancy and postnatal specific.

Clients receive complimentary access to the online platform following their initial appointment.

Make sure that you are entering the correct password that your physiotherapist provided you with.

If it’s still not working, please contact us on hello@hatchphysiotherapy.com.au

Pilates is a form of exercise usually done in a specific order for a specific purpose and can be used to strengthen muscles and help treat or prevent some injuries.

It is known to concentrate on balancing and strengthening the body with emphasis on core strength and symmetry of muscle use around a joint. It can be safe for beginners, all the way through to elite athletes when the series of exercises are used by a certified Pilates Teacher. It is often used by Physiotherapists to effectively and efficiently manage and treat injuries.

Pilates instructors do not have to be licensed, so it’s best to check if your Pilates instructor is a qualified health care professional or a certified Pilates instructor specifically trained and certified to teach Pregnancy and Post natal classes.

Pilates is usually great to do if you are pregnant but there are specific guidelines to follow. If you are pregnant, please check with your doctor to make sure you are safe to exercise.