Understanding Men’s Pelvic Health

Men’s pelvic health issues are more common than many realize. At Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic, we provide specialized care for these often overlooked conditions:
  • 1 in 10 men may experience continence or pelvic floor issues during their lifetime
  • Many men suffer from urinary incontinence following prostatectomy surgery, which can be effectively treated through proper pelvic floor strengthening
  • 16% of men over 18 can suffer from an overactive bladde

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction affects more than:
  • 20% of men under 40 years of age
  • 50% of men over 40 years of age
  • 66% of men over 70 years of age
Our Specialized Services
Prostate Cancer Related Issues
  • Pre-operative prostatectomy motor learning program
  • Post-operative prostatectomy rehabilitation program
Incontinence Issues
  • Stress, Frequency and Urgency
  • Bladder training for irritable bladder syndrome
  • Urinary urgency problems
  • Post Micturition Dribble
Pelvic Floor Function
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
 How We Can Help You
Our comprehensive approach includes:
  • Full assessment and diagnosis of these conditions
  • Individualised advice and treatment including:
    1. Progressive pelvic floor muscle re-training
    2. Muscle stimulation
    3. Bladder training and acupuncture for overactive bladder
    4. Manual therapy for Pelvic floor and Coccyx pain
    5. Rehabilitation following prostate surgery and urology procedures
Prostate Cancer Care
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed male cancer, with a higher prevalence in men than breast cancer in women. The prostate gland is a walnut-sized gland located at the base of the bladder.
Radical prostatectomy (complete surgical removal of the gland) is a successful treatment for eradicating cancer but can lead to long-term issues with urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
Our Treatment Approach
We develop tailored progressive strength programs focusing on the three key functions of the pelvic floor:
  1. Strength – developed via a progressive, guided strengthening program
  2. Endurance – targets postural control and the ability to contract for long periods
  3. Power – the ability to produce a strong contraction quickly
Managing Incontinence Issues
We treat various forms of incontinence, including stress, urge incontinence, and frequency of urination. Our treatment focuses on:
  • Assessing and optimizing pelvic floor muscle function
  • Bladder retraining using physical, mental, and cognitive behavioral strategies
  • Techniques to defer the urge to urinate and restore normal urinary function
  • Managing post micturition dribble (PMD) through specific pelvic floor training and practical strategies
Contact Bristol Physiotherapy Clinic today to discuss how we can help with your men’s pelvic health concerns.
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