Men's Health

Physiotherapy is an evidence based and effective treatment for many problems "down under".  We are trained to deal with your problem in a professional, respectful and sensitive manner.

• Bladder leakage (Urinary Incontinence)
• Bladder urgency
• Difficulty passing urine or emptying the bladder (voiding dysfunction)
• Bladder pain syndromes/ Interstitial Cystitis
• Bowel leakage (Faecal Incontinence)
• Bowel urgency
• Constipation
• Difficulty opening bowels (defecation disorders)
• Pelvic floor pain disorders
• Pain in the pelvis, penis, scrotum or anus
• Pain or difficulty with erection or ejaculation
• Pre and post prostate surgery
• Pre and post bowel surgery
• Continence product advice and prescription
• Assessment for government continence funding schemes (CAPS)

Physiotherapy is most helpful if undertaken before prostate surgery, but is certainly still effective in treating bladder issues following prostate surgery including Radical Prostatectomy and TURP. 

We can help you with:

• Urinary leakage
• Urgency (rushing to the toilet)
• Frequency of urination
• Difficulty passing urine or emptying the bladder (voiding dysfunction)
• Erectile rehabilitation

Treatment is individually tailored and may include:

• Detailed assessment of your condition
• Pelvic examination
• Real time ultrasound assessment
• Pelvic floor exercise prescription
• Advice regarding toilet habits and bladder training
• Advice regarding continence pads and aids
• Advice regarding erectile function, including prescription of penile pumps