Men’s Pelvic Floor Health

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Male Pelvic Pain Diagnoses
Treated At Aquacare

  • Urinary/ Fecal Incontinence
  • Post Urological Surgery
  • Post-Void Dribble
  • Constipation
  • Pelvic pain
  • Chronic prostatitis
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Pudendal Neuralgia
  • Post Prostatectomy Surgery and CancerTreatment
  • Prostatodynia
  • Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS)
  • Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE)
  • Sexual Dysfunction/Erectile Dysfunction
  • Ejaculation Dysfunctions
  • Testicular pain
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Coccyx Pain
  • Constipation/Diarrhea

What Is Men’s Health?

Men’s health includes conditions that affect men throughout their lifespan. Conditions may involve the spine, pelvic floor and upper or lower extremities. Men experince pelvic floor dysfunction including pain and urinary leakage… This is not just a problem affecting females. 1 in 10 men may develop problems with bladder or sexual function and research shows that physical therapy can help improve bladder control and improve sexual function.

Who Can Benefit From Men’s Health Physical Therapy?

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may benefit from physical therapy with a Men’s Health Specialist to help reduce or eliminate your symptoms:

  • Pain in the genitals, groin, rectum, pubic bone, tailbone, and low back
  • Incontinence
  • Urinary problems, including urgency, frequency, reduced stream and, pain during urination
  • Sexual dysfunction or decreased libido

Through education, manual therapy, biofeedback and individualized exercise programs, our specialists can assist you in learning how to decrease and manage your symptoms.

Treatment Offered

  • Manual Therapy:
    • Myofascial Release
    • Trigger Point Release
    • Connective Tissue Mobilization
    • Visceral and Neural Mobilization
  • Muscle Relaxation and/or Re-Education
  • Exercises to Enhance Function & Alignment
  • Biofeedback
  • Postural Re-Education and Relaxation Techniques
  • Modalities Such AS Electrical Stimulation/TENS
  • PATIENT EDUCATION

What to expect on your first day?

At your first visit, a men’s health specialist will do an in-depth evaluation. This will include a medical history related to the current condition. The physical therapist will perform a thorough musculoskeletal examination. The exam may include:

  • Posture
  • Skin inspection
  • Spinal Assessment
  • Pelvic Floor Exam ( May include a inter-rectal assessment if needed
  • Strength & Muscle Imbalances
  • Patient Education of Diagnosis and Plan of Care