Man
The pelvic floor is not just a women’s issue. And it is about time we said it out loud.
For decades, the pelvic floor has been associated exclusively with women’s health. Meanwhile, thousands of men have lived with incontinence, pelvic pain or sexual dysfunctions without realising that physiotherapy could help them.
There are anatomical differences, of course. But men also have pelvic floor muscles. And when those muscles are not functioning properly, the consequences are just as real.
Although pelvic floor disorders are less common in men, they do exist, and in many cases, physiotherapy can play a key role in treatment.
What do we treat in men?
Occasional or persistent leakage of urine, stool or gas. This is particularly common after a prostatectomy or as a result of poor management of abdominal pressure and effort.
With specialised pelvic floor physiotherapy, recovery is possible — and in many cases, complete.
Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and Peyronie’s disease can all have physical components that may be treated through physiotherapy. The cause is not always psychological. When muscular or fascial factors are involved, addressing them can make a significant difference.
Pain that does not follow a clear pattern, persists over time, and comes and goes without an obvious cause. It can interfere with work, sleep and sexual life.
It may be caused by pelvic floor muscle hypertonicity, nerve involvement or central sensitisation. All of these conditions can be addressed through specialised physiotherapy.
- Prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate can cause urinary, sexual and perineal symptoms that have a significant impact on quality of life. Physiotherapy complements medical treatment and often achieves excellent results.
- Pudendal Neuropathy
Pain, burning sensations or hypersensitivity in the perineal area that may extend to the genital region. This is a condition that is often diagnosed late, and one that many men endure in silence for far too long.