As we mark the International Day of Action for Women’s Health this May, it’s an important time to spotlight the unique health challenges women face. These include hormonal changes, chronic pain, and fatigue. Taking it a step further, we explore how movement-based therapies can provide relief.
Understanding the health challenges faced by Australian women According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), 41% of women aged 18–64 did not meet physical activity guidelines in 2022. This places them at increased risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and depression.
Meanwhile, one in four women between the ages of 45 and 64 report symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction – a common consequence of hormonal shifts during menopause and ageing.
Women are also disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, many of which are underdiagnosed or undertreated.
How Physiotherapy in Salisbury can help
At Healthstin Salisbury, our Physiotherapists take a personalised, empathetic approach to women’s health. With extensive experience in managing hormonal changes and Physiotherapy treatment techniques, we support women through:
- Menopausal and perimenopausal transitions
- Pelvic pain and pelvic floor issues
- Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia-related pain
- Musculoskeletal conditions exacerbated by hormonal fluctuations
Our well-trained Physiotherapists integrate evidence-based modalities such as manual therapy, dry needling, and clinical rehab exercises to help women restore mobility, reduce discomfort, and reclaim energy.
Exercise Physiology for women: Movement for wellbeing
Exercise Physiology is more than fitness – it’s movement with medical insight. Our Exercise Physiologists work closely with women navigating life stages where hormonal shifts may affect mood, energy, metabolism, and musculoskeletal strength.
Our programmes support:
- Chronic disease prevention and management: This includes diabetes and heart disease
- Improved mental wellbeing: We help address anxiety and depression that often accompany hormonal imbalances
- Boosting energy and reducing fatigue: Employing safe, progressive exercise routines
Our team ensures that Exercise Physiology for women is never one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re in your 30s or 60s, postpartum or postmenopausal, we meet you where you are – both physically and emotionally.
Empowerment through movement
At Healthstin Salisbury, our approach to women’s health is built on the belief that movement is medicine and every woman deserves access to it. Our Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists in Salisbury collaborate to create holistic, individualised care plans tailored to your goals, symptoms, and preferences.
Whether you're dealing with fatigue that won’t go away, navigating complex hormonal changes, or simply want to move with more confidence and less pain, we’re here to support your journey. Reach out to our team to book a consultation and explore how Physiotherapy (Physio), Exercise Physiology (EP), and Hydrotherapy can help you live well, move well, and feel well.
Call us at 1300 090 931 for more information, check out our website here or you can book a session here. Feel free to visit our Allied Health Clinic in Salisbury to learn more about how Physio, EP, and Hydrotherapy can be part of your empowerment journey.
