• Men's Pelvic Health

What is Men’s Pelvic Health?

Men’s pelvic health refers to the male pelvis and all surrounding areas. It’s not just the prostate! Many men develop problems with their bladder, bowel, sexual organs and pelvic floor muscles. Some common reasons men may experience pelvic floor problems and benefit from pelvic physiotherapy are:

  • Prostate enlargement & prostate cancer

  • Pre and post-prostatectomy complications

  • Urinary incontinence, urge & frequency

  • Overactive bladder

  • Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis

  • Chronic constipation, hemorrhoids, bowel incontinence

  • Chronic Prostatitis

  • Post-vasectomy/Hernia repair

  • Postvoid dribbling

  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

  • Ejaculatory dysfunction

  • Chronic pelvic, testicular & penile pain

  • Chronic low back, hip and sacroiliac joint pain

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT

During the initial assessment, your physiotherapist will take a detailed history of your problem. Based on the information gathered, your physiotherapist will determine the best assessment technique for your pelvic floor muscles and surrounding structures (external and/or internal physical examination in-person or movement/functional screening virtually). Together, you and your physiotherapist will develop a personalized treatment plan to address your specific problem and map your road to recovery. Treatments may include a combination of manual therapy, personalized exercises, self-management strategies, education about your condition and more.

Your physiotherapist has received advanced training and is registered with the Ontario College of Physiotherapists to perform internal pelvic examinations.

Note: if you have extended health coverage for physiotherapy, pelvic physiotherapy sessions will be covered. You do not need a referral to be assessed or treated by a physiotherapist; however, some insurance companies require a physician’s referral to get the cost of physiotherapy reimbursed.

If you have any pelvic health concerns that are preventing you from living your best life, schedule an appointment today!