Project Physio is a pelvic health physiotherapy practice for women at 8A Hawea Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. It supports women at any stage of life, from young athletes to those who are pregnant, recently given birth or going through menopause. It treats incontinence, prolapse, vaginal pain, diastasis recti and overactive bladder, using education, pelvic floor muscle training, home exercises and vaginal pessaries. Each assessment is tailored to the woman. Physiotherapy is recommended around 20 weeks of pregnancy, and a full check and plan around six weeks after birth, suitable for any mode of delivery. There is also a Project Mum Pathway for pregnancy and early recovery. Men and children are not treated.
No referral is needed. Babies are welcome at appointments, and toys and mats are available. Appointments can be online or by phone. Most pelvic health appointments are not covered by ACC, but a birth injury from a recent birth may be, and a claim can be lodged during the appointment. Treatment usually runs between two and six sessions over several months, and the internal assessment is optional. The practice was shaped by its physiotherapist's experience as a physio, a sportsperson and a mum, originally from Wales. Our pick in Mount Maunganui for pelvic health care that fits around a busy life.