Men’s Health Physiotherapy

Pelvic health is as important to a man’s well-being as it is to women. Though it may come as a surprise, men have pelvic floors too! Men’s health physiotherapy often works in conjunction with urologists, with the aim of restoring men’s health. Physiotherapy can be beneficial to men who are suffering from bladder or sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction, and pain. Often these issues are due to pelvic floor dysfunction (either weakened or overactive pelvic floor).

• 1 in 10 men may experience pelvic floor or continence issues during their lifetime
• 1 in 5 men suffer from erectile dysfunction in the UK (more than 20% of men under 40 years of age and more than 50% of men over 40 years of age)
• Up to 70% of men suffer from urinary incontinence following prostatectomy surgery
• 16% of men over 18 have overactive bladder

Common men’s health issues that we can treat are:

 

• Stress Urinary Incontinence
• Overactive Bladder
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Ejaculatory Dysfunction
• Prostate surgery – pre-op and post-op care
• Pain in the groin, pelvis, bowel, or genitals
• Return to exercise

What happens during a session?

 

Your initial consultation will include a thorough assessment and explanation of your treatment plan. The assessment may involve an internal rectal examination, however this is not always necessary. We also have access to real-time ultrasound which can be used on the abdomen or lower tummy to allow us to accurately assess your pelvic floor function without the need of an internal examination.

Treatment may include education and advice, manual therapy and exercise, with a focus on self-management.