Physiotherapy for Mastitis and Conditions of the Lactating Breast.
Painful, red, engorged breast? Flu-like aches and feverish chills? Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue that results in these symptoms and more. Combined with the stress of caring for a baby and coping with sleep deprivation, mastitis is a daunting issue for new mums that develops quickly.
Womankind physiotherapy offers same day clinic or mobile service to your home to treat mastitis. 
​Please let us know when you call that it is regarding mastitis or a breastfeeding condition so we can prioritise you seeing a physio within 24hours of your call.

Conditions we treat

  • Mastitis
  • Blocked ducts
  • White Spot/Milk Blebs
  • Breast Abscess
  • Nipple Trauma/Cracked Nipples
  • Help with manual and pump expressing
  • Biological Nurturing/Breast Crawl/Baby led attachment

Treatment

  • Therapeutic Ultrasound
  • Lymphatic Drainage techniques
  • Appropriate compression/support garments
  • Kinesiotape
  • Preventative Education
  • White spot management
  • Advice on breastfeeding positions

Research

Womankind Physiotherapy is at the forefront of physiotherapy treatment for mastitis and conditions of the lactating breast. Kym Veale teachers at Melbourne University and on the APA accredited course 'The Lactating Breast for Physiotherapists' which educates physiotherapists in treating mastitis and lactating breast conditions.
Womankind Physiotherapy participates in research projects to further develop lactating breast best practice and evidence based management.

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