Cherie Redfern-Hardisty APAM

Physiotherapist

Currently on maternity leave

Cherie is a passionate physiotherapist and treats both musculoskeletal injuries and pelvic floor conditions. She graduated from the University of Canberra in 2014, and more recently completed postgraduate studies in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation at the University of Melbourne.

Cherie is determined to help her patients reach their goals, with clear and holistic treatment plans using a whole person approach. She has a strong background in Exercise Science and has a particular interest in rehabilitation through targeted exercise therapy.

In her spare time Cherie enjoys relaxing at the beach, strength training and spending time with her family.

Qualifications

  • Post graduate certificate in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation 2023
  • Masters in Physiotherapy 2014
  • Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science 2011
  • DMA Pilates trained 2013
  • Certified in Dry Needling 2011

Areas of specialism

  • Hip pain – FAI, labral tears and post-operative care
  • Pelvic girdle pain – including pubic symphysis pain, sacro-iliac joint pain
  • Ante-natal conditions: pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy-related aches and pains
  • Post-natal conditions – pelvic floor rehabilitation, diastasis of rectus abdominis muscles, mastitis management
  • Bladder dysfunction – incontinence, overactive bladder, urgency, frequency, voiding difficulties
  • Bowel dysfunction – incontinence, urgency, chronic constipation
  • Chronic pelvic pain– bladder pain syndrome, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, chronic prostatitis
  • Coccyx pain
  • Sexual dysfunction – vaginismus/genito-pelvic pain disorder, vulval pain, persistent genital arousal disorder, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, Peyronie’s disease
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Exercise rehabilitation for all conditions

Memberships

  • Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)
  • APA Women’s, Men’s & Pelvic Health Group