It’s Women’s Health Week 2025, and this year’s theme “Say Yes to You”, is all about prioritising your health, wellbeing, and confidence. Women often juggle work, family and life responsibilities, putting their own needs last. This week is a reminder to pause, tune in, and invest in yourself.
Why Prioritising Women’s Health Matters
Health isn’t just about avoiding illness, it’s about movement, strength, comfort and confidence at every stage of life. From pregnancy and postnatal recovery, through menopause and beyond, your body experiences constant change. Prioritising your health can help prevent issues or catch them early, including:
– Pelvic floor changes: bladder leakage, prolapse or pelvic pain
– Musculoskeletal pain: back, hip, shoulder or other joint discomfort
– Bone health: Maintaining and building bone density across life
– Energy, posture and wellbeing: To ensure the body is functioning optimally
Regular Health Checks Matter
One of the simplest ways to “say yes to you” is staying on top of your health checks:
– Routine physio assessments for movement, strength and function
– Pelvic health checks
– Bone density screening when appropriate
– Other general health screenings – blood pressure, mammograms, and regular GP visits
Early detection means issues can often be managed more effectively, reducing long term pain or dysfunction.
How Physio Supports Women at Every Stage
Physiotherapists are movement specialists, and we help women maintain and restore function throughout life:
- Pregnancy & Post-natal Care
– Safe exercise guidance during pregnancy
– Pelvic floor and core rehab post-birth
– Managing back, hip and pelvic discomfort
- Pelvic Health
– Treating bladder leakage, prolapse, and pelvic pain
– Education on functional movement and pelvic floor exercises
– Supporting everyday pelvic function
- Menopause & Midlife
– Strength and resistance training for bone and muscle health
– Managing joint or pelvic discomfort from hormonal changes
– Improving movement and day-to-day function
- Everyday Women’s Health
– Tailored exercise programs for strength, mobility and function
– Injury prevention and recovery guidance
– Return to sport at any life stage
Say Yes to You
This Women’s Health Week, make a conscious choice to prioritise yourself. Book that physio appointment, schedule your health checks, or simply take 10minutes for mindful movement. Saying “yes” to yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential!
Resources from Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Jean Hailes offers a wealth of free, evidence-based resources to support women at every stage of life:
– Fact Sheets: Covering menopause, pelvic health, bone health, and more
– Your Guide to Women’s Health Booklet: A comprehensive guidance on common health concerns
– Health Checks for Women Booklet: Recommended screenings for different life stages
– First Nations Resources: Culturally appropriate information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women
Explore these resources at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/resources
