Kirby Birch

Senior Physiotherapist

Pelvic Floor and Pregnancy Physiotherapist

Meet Kirby Birch

Kirby is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who graduated from Latrobe University in 2017. Kirby has always been passionate about all areas of Women’s Health, leading her to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy to specialise in this area.

Kirby has spent the majority of her career working within the private practice field and has also gained further qualifications in both Clinical Pilates and Dry Needling.

Kirby has special interests in treating women throughout the child bearing years, with particular skill and experience in managing pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and post natal abdominal separation. Kirby also holds a keen interest in the management of pelvic floor dysfunction in pelvic pain conditions (e.g. vaginismus, sexual pain and endometriosis). Kirby is passionate about educating and empowering women, to help them achieve optimal pelvic health in all stages of life.

Kirby also holds a keen clinical interest in the management of neck related pain and headaches, and enjoys utilising a combined approach of manual and exercise therapy to help her clients achieve their goals, no matter how big or small.

Outside of the clinic, Kirby enjoys keeping active, being outdoors, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Bachelor of Health Science (Latrobe University)
Masters of Physiotherapy Practice (Latrobe University)
Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (University of Melbourne) – TBC 2023

APA Dry Needling Physiotherapy Level 1
DMA Clinical Pilates: Unit A
DMA Clinical Pilates: Unit B
Level 1 Mat Pilates
Reformer Pilates
APA Introductory Women’s Health Physiotherapy Level 1
APA Spinal Physiotherapy Part A
Understanding Dementia online course (University of Tasmania)
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis online course (University of Tasmania)

Kirby loves working with clients of all ages to help them achieve their health goals

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Book your Appointment with Kirby below:

NOTE: If you are new to the clinic, please book an initial appointment first. If you have an account with us, be sure to LOGIN and re-book / manage your classes from your My Account dashboard.

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1. Physiotherapy

e) Initial Consultation (Senior Physiotherapist) 45mins i Select This appointment is for an Initial assessment and treatment session with a Senior Physiotherapist. Please select this appointment type if you are a new client to Perform. What to expect: This appointment is a 45 minutes session and includes: - Full assessment with clinical tests - Manual therapy - Exercise prescription (mobility and strengthening exercises) - Return to sport/work plan

2. Women's Health Physiotherapy

a) Pelvic Floor Initial Assessment 60mins i Select If you have any concerns about your pelvic floor function, are experiencing any incontinence or heaviness/a dragging sensation in the saddle region, or pelvic/sexual pain, you will benefit from having a specialised Womens Health Assessment. This will involve a full pelvic floor assessment which will include an internal exam performed by one of our Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, to assess your individual pelvic floor requirements. This will be used to determine your diagnosis and an appropriate management plan.

d) Initial Pregnancy Pilates Assessment 45mins i Select Is where one of our Physiotherapists performs a full movement assessment reviewing your biomechanics and movement patterns during your pregnancy, assessing your pelvic stability, and any other injuries or pain you may have. The Physio then prescribes clinical exercises including pelvic floor exercises and clinical pilates exercises individually tailored to your needs. These exercises will then form the basis of your individualised program, enabling you to participate in our Semi-Private Move + Load Clinical Pilates and Rehab Classes.

e) Initial Post Natal Pilates Assessment 45mins i Select Is where one of our Physiotherapists performs a full movement assessment reviewing your biomechanics and movement patterns post-natally, assessing your abdominal muscle separation and any other injuries or pain you may have. The physio then prescribes clinical exercises including pelvic floor exercises and clinical pilates exercises individually tailored to your needs. These exercises will then form the basis of your individualised program, enabling you to participate in our Semi-Private Move + Load Clinical Pilates and Rehab Classes.

f) Post Natal Check Up + Return to Exercise 45mins i Select *Please note if you need an internal vaginal exam please book the 60 minute Pelvic Floor Assessment. This Post Natal Check Up + Return to Exercise will involve a comprehensive 45min assessment whereby one of our Pelvic Floor Physio will ask you about the details of your delivery, assess whether you have any symptoms associated with incontinence or pelvic prolapse, check your tummy muscle separation and educate you regarding your pelvic floor management and return to activity/exercise post-partum.

3. Clinical Pilates + Exercise

d) Initial Clinical Pilates + Exercise Consultation (Senior Physiotherapist) 45mins i Select Is where one of our Senior Physiotherapists performs a full movement assessment reviewing your biomechanics and movement patterns and how they may inter-relate with your injury. The physio then prescribes and teaches you specific clinical pilates exercises on the reformer to address any movement of biomechanical impairments.

6. Testing + Analysis Consultations

c) Sport Specific Strength Assessment - VALD PERFORMANCE 45mins i Select During this appointment you will meet with your Physio, and discuss your sport, its requirments and your goals. We will then perform a sport specific strength assessemnt using our VALD performance equipement to give you tagible data, that will guide your rehab, and training.

8. Online Physio

a) Initial Online Consultation 45mins i Select An Initial appointment will be an online consultation. During this consultation your Physio will take a full history of your injury and run you through some movement tests. You will get the usual advice, education and exercise regime you would, just as if you attended the clinic.

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