At Sydney Pelvic Clinic, we help children and teenagers develop and grow using functional and fun strategies that combine our pelvic health expertise with a range of physio services for an integrated approach to treatment that ensures your child is both healthy and happy.
Our highly-trained Physiotherapists work with children from toddlers to teenagers to assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of pelvic concerns, including bed wetting, balance and mobility issues, or pain and discomfort in the pelvic region.
By working in partnership with parents and other treating health professionals, we can help your child thrive as they develop and grow with optimal health.
Our Children’s health service includes:
From bedwetting and constipation to faecal incontinence and pain when using the toilet, children can experience a range of distressing and uncomfortable symptoms related to continence. At Sydney Pelvic Clinic, we provide a specialised Kid’s Continence service led by Jacqui Carr MACP and supported by Amy Richardson APAM. We can help your child or teenager break free of continence issues to regain their health and confidence.
Our experienced pelvic Physiotherapists will listen to you and your child, do a thorough assessment, provide education and understanding of the problem as well as give you a treatment plan to address your family’s concerns. As part of our multidisciplinary approach we may refer your child to specialists if there is a need for further assessment or investigation.
SPC Kids’ Continence Team
Jacqui and Amy provide pelvic physiotherapy services for children and teenagers.
Jacqui is the leader of our service and a titled Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist with extensive experience in childhood continence. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care for children and families, combining her advanced clinical skills with lived experience as a mum of two boys. Jacqui is dedicated to helping children build confidence and improve their bladder and bowel health.
Amy is an experienced physiotherapist qualified in the treatment of childhood continence issues. With years of experience including paediatric neurodevelopment and acute hospital rehabilitation and intensive care, she brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to her work. Amy is also a member of the APA.
Your qualified physiotherapist will begin by assessing your child’s symptoms and pelvis. This includes a thorough review of their symptoms and medical history, and a full physical assessment of their pelvis, which may involve a Real Time Ultrasound to assess the bladder and pelvic floor muscles.
Once the cause of your child’s pain or dysfunction has been diagnosed, your physiotherapist will discuss the findings with you and your child, as well as explaining treatment options and expected outcomes. We combine our holistic, integrated approach with cutting-edge technology to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Your physiotherapist will tailor an individual treatment plan to suit your child’s specific needs, which may include one or more of the following; pelvic floor and pelvic muscle exercises, education and therapy, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, bladder and bowel training, specific exercise rehabilitation, home management plans for ongoing treatment.
If you’re concerned about your child’s continence, pelvic or general health, the team at Sydney Pelvic Clinic is here to help. We treat a wide range of conditions to get your child back to optimal health.
Discover how our expert Physiotherapists have helped children overcome a range of health issues, from bedwetting to pelvic pain.
