Prostate Health Management
Improve Your Quality of Life with Pelvic Floor and Prostate Health Therapy
At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Orchard Town Center, we take a holistic, collaborative approach to treating men with pelvic floor conditions, including prostate health concerns. Whether you are dealing with urinary difficulties, incontinence, or pain following prostate cancer treatment, our physical therapy services can help restore function, alleviate symptoms, and improve your quality of life.
What Our Clients Say
How Prostate Health Affects Pelvic Floor Function
Nearly 50% of men over the age of 50 experience urinary difficulties, and up to 70% of men over 70 report similar issues. Prostate cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in men, is another cause of pelvic floor dysfunction. Treatments for prostate cancer—such as radiation, chemotherapy, or prostatectomy—can lead to bladder irritation and incontinence.
Common symptoms of prostate dysfunction include:
Common symptoms of prostate dysfunction include:
- Weak or interrupted urine flow
- Sudden or frequent urination
- Trouble starting the flow of urine
- Pain or burning while urinating
- Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy is an effective treatment for addressing pelvic floor dysfunction and prostate health concerns. Our skilled physical therapists work with you to:
- Strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles
- Address incontinence issues related to bowel and bladder function
- Treat sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction
- Relieve pelvic pain
- Combat general fatigue
- Help with deconditioning following cancer treatments
- Manage urinary frequency
What to Expect from Physical Therapy for Prostate Health
During your physical therapy sessions, we will conduct a thorough evaluation to assess strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the back, pelvis, and hips. Depending on your condition and with your consent, we may also perform an internal exam to check for muscle weakness or spasms.
- Our therapy approach includes:
- Pelvic floor strengthening exercises
- Biofeedback to improve muscle function
- General strengthening and conditioning exercises
- Manual therapy techniques
- Electrical stimulation to retrain pelvic floor muscles
- Education on body mechanics to reduce incontinence during activities
- Instruction on proper toileting postures and mechanics
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If you are dealing with prostate health or pelvic floor concerns, FYZICAL Westminster is here to help. Our physical therapists specialize in treating these conditions and will create a personalized therapy plan tailored to your needs. Don’t let pelvic floor dysfunction impact your life any longer.
Contact us today to learn more.
Contact us today to learn more.