Pelvic floor physiotherapy is an essential part of managing men’s health. Lower urinary tract symptoms are very common. In conjunction with medications and/or surgery, pelvic floor and bladder training can assist with both obstructive and overactive bladder symptoms.

Pelvic floor training is also essential prior to treatment for prostate cancer. A high quality pelvic floor exercise programme before radical prostatectomy helps urinary control return much faster. Physiotherapy is also essential with radiotherapy and helps to maintain muscle and bone strength especially on hormonal treatment (androgen deprivation, where the testosterone level is reduced with medication).

Physiotherapy is also very useful in managing urinary problems due to blockage from the prostate and also bladder function issues. The main physiotherapy team that I refer to is led by Mr Nick Toose at Sydney West Physio. There are multiple branches you can go to. I have no financial arrangement with Sydney West Physio – they just do a fantastic job in helping my patients. Please visit their website to get more information.