Professional Prolapse Management in Brisbane
At Pelvic Prime & Physiotherapy Brisbane, we provide compassionate, evidence-based prolapse management designed to help you regain comfort, confidence and control. Our goal is simple: help you move, function and live without pelvic symptoms limiting your life.
Book your prolapse assessment today and take the first step toward relief.
Understanding Pelvic Organ Prolapse
What Is Prolapse?
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles, ligments and connective tissues weaken, allowing the bladder, uterus, rectum or bowel to descend into the vaginal canal.
Common types include:
- Cystocele (bladder prolapse into the vagina)
- Uterine prolapse
- Rectocele (rectal prolapse into the vagina)
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Prolapse is most commonly associated with:
- Chronic constipation and straining
- Heavy lifting
- Altered breathing pattern and/or poor core coordination
- Persistent coughing
- Obesity
- Menopause (declining oestrogen levels)
- Genetic connective tissue weakness
Identifying your contributing factors allows us to design a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
Prolapse Symptoms That Require Assessment
You may notice:
- A vaginal bulge or pressure sensation
- Heaviness or dragging in the pelvis
- Incomplete bladder or bowel emptying
- Weak, slow urine stream
Symptoms often worsen after long periods of standing, lifting, exercise, or at the end of the day.
Early assessment can prevent progression and significantly improve symptoms.
Conservative Prolapse Management
Physiotherapy-First Approach
For most women, surgery is not the first step.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is considered best practice for mild to moderate prolapse. Our approach includes:
- Breath and abdominal pressure management strategies
- Defaecation and bladder emptying techniques
- Postural and lifting education
- Exercise modification to protect pelvic structures
- Pessary and prolapse supportive garment fitting
We monitor your progress closely and adjust your program as your strength and symptoms improve.
Many women avoid or delay surgery with structured physiotherapy.
Diagnostic Assessment and Personalised Treatment
Your assessment includes:
- Detailed medical and obstetric history
- Transabdominal pelvic floor real-time ultrasound
- Internal (vaginal or rectal) pelvic floor examination
- Prolapse grading
- Breathing assessment
- Functional movement assessment
From there, we develop a personalised management plan. If conservative care is insufficient, we collaborate with trusted Brisbane gynaecologists and colorectal surgeons to ensure seamless referral and coordinated care.
Surgical Options (When Required)
In cases of advanced prolapse or persistent symptoms, surgical repair may be recommended. Surgery aims to restore anatomical support and relieve significant discomfort.
Our role is to:
- Optimise your pelvic floor before surgery
- Support post-operative rehabilitation
- Reduce recurrence risk
You are guided at every stage.
Restore Your Quality of Life
You do not need to live with prolapse symptoms.
Early intervention leads to better outcomes.
Book your prolapse assessment today.
Call: 07 3366 0480
Email: info@pppclinic.com.au