{"id":4390,"date":"2026-08-21T07:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/?page_id=4390"},"modified":"2026-08-21T07:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T07:13:49","slug":"mens-pelvic-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Men&#8217;s Pelvic Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4390\" class=\"elementor elementor-4390\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd418e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9dd418e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbd1ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecbd1ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/foot-and-ankle-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Foot and ankle clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hand-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tmj-jaw-pain-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">TMJ (jaw pain) physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4066\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/vestibular-dizziness-vertigo-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vestibular physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/chronic-pain-management\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chronic pain management<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fibromyalgia-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fibromyalgia rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hypermobility-eds-hsd-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hypermobility (EDS\/HSD) clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Specialist Rehabilitation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/stroke-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Stroke rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cardiac-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/parkinsons-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Parkinson&#8217;s rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/neurological-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Neurological rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/orthopaedic-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orthopaedic rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/joint-replacement-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Joint replacement rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4081\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fracture-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fracture rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/falls-prevention\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Falls prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/elderly-rehabilitation-frailty-programme\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elderly rehabilitation (frailty programme)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cancer-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cancer rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4086\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long COVID rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/respiratory-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Respiratory physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4088\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/amputee-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Amputee rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4089\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4090\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/womens-health-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Women&#8217;s health physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4091\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pelvic-floor-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pessary-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pessary clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4093\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pregnancy-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pregnancy physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/postnatal-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Postnatal rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4097\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/continence-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continence clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/paediatric-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paediatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/teenage-sports-injuries\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Teenage sports injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4100\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &#038; Performance<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-massage\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports massage<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pilates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pilates<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cycling-biomechanics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cycling biomechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/return-to-sport-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Return-to-sport testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/injury-prevention-programmes\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Injury prevention programmes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/performance-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Performance screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pre-season-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pre-season screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/strength-conditioning\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strength &#038; conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/functional-movement-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Functional movement screening<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4113\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diagnostics &#038; Technology<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shockwave-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shockwave therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/therapeutic-ultrasound\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Therapeutic ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/digital-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Digital gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/movement-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Movement analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/force-plate-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Force plate testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/grip-strength-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Grip strength testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4123\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/workplace-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Workplace ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/home-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Home ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/wearable-movement-monitoring\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wearable movement monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4126\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tele-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Tele-rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4127\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" 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data-id=\"669d45b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a319898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a319898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Support for bladder, bowel and pelvic floor function<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor problems can affect men at different stages of life and may cause symptoms involving bladder control, bowel function, pelvic pain and everyday physical activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms may develop following prostate surgery, other pelvic procedures, changes in bladder or bowel function, or problems with the way the pelvic floor muscles contract and relax.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health physiotherapy focuses on understanding how the pelvic floor is functioning and developing treatment around your individual symptoms. For some men this involves strengthening weak muscles, while others may need help learning to relax an overactive pelvic floor.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What is the male pelvic floor?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These muscles contribute to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladder control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowel control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting the pelvic organs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual function<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing pressure during coughing and lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stability during movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor needs to be able to contract when additional support is required and relax when passing urine, opening the bowels and during normal movement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problems can occur when the muscles are weak, overactive, poorly coordinated or affected by surgery.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When men&#8217;s pelvic health physiotherapy may help<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assessment may be useful if you are experiencing:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary leakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leakage after prostate surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leakage when coughing, sneezing or exercising<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-void dribbling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent urination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty controlling the bladder<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowel leakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty controlling wind<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perineal discomfort<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms associated with prolonged sitting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor weakness before or after prostate surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty returning to exercise after pelvic surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncertainty about performing pelvic floor exercises correctly<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms involving urination, bowel function or pelvic pain can have several causes, so physiotherapy assessment does not replace appropriate medical investigation.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What happens during your first appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first appointment begins with a private discussion about your symptoms and how they affect everyday life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physiotherapist may ask about:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladder symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary leakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary frequency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-void dribbling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowel function<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous prostate or pelvic surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other medical conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting and physical activity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid intake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toilet habits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you would like to improve<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your symptoms, the physical assessment may consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip and pelvic movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor muscle control<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some situations, a rectal pelvic floor examination may provide useful information about muscle strength, coordination and the ability to relax.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An internal examination should only be carried out when clinically appropriate, after it has been fully explained and with your informed consent. You can decline or stop the examination at any point.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What treatment may include<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment depends on what is identified during your assessment.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pelvic floor strengthening<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the pelvic floor muscles are weak, rehabilitation may include exercises designed to improve strength and endurance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may involve practising:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short contractions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer controlled holds<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation between contractions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor activation during movement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exercise programme should reflect your current ability rather than using the same number of repetitions for everyone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct technique is important.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Pelvic floor relaxation<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every male pelvic floor problem is caused by weakness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men have pelvic floor muscles that remain tense or do not relax properly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this situation, repeatedly strengthening the muscles may increase symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may instead focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor awareness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to release the muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable mobility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing unnecessary muscle tension<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually returning to normal activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening can be introduced later if required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Bladder training<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where urgency or frequent urination is a problem, rehabilitation may include bladder-management strategies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may involve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing toilet frequency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually changing bladder habits where appropriate<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewing fluid intake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing unnecessary precautionary toilet visits<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The approach depends on the cause and pattern of your symptoms.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Breathing and pressure management<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor works alongside the abdominal muscles and breathing system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may include learning how to coordinate breathing and pelvic floor activity during:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing from a chair<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work-related movements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor does not need to remain tightened throughout the day. It needs to respond when required and relax normally afterwards.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>General strengthening and movement<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic health rehabilitation may also include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluteal strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General conditioning<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment should consider the whole body rather than focusing entirely on isolated pelvic floor contractions.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Home exercise programme<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may receive exercises and management strategies to continue between appointments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can be reviewed and progressed as your symptoms and pelvic floor control change.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor rehabilitation before prostate surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor physiotherapy may begin before some types of prostate surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows time to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the correct pelvic floor muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practise the exercises<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand when to contract and relax<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become familiar with the programme before surgery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning the technique beforehand can make it easier to restart the exercises during recovery when medically appropriate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your surgical team will provide guidance on when exercises should begin or resume.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor rehabilitation after prostate surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary leakage can occur following prostate surgery, particularly after procedures involving removal of the prostate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of leakage varies considerably.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men experience relatively mild symptoms, while others require a longer period for bladder control to improve.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation may focus on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle endurance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing of contractions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation between contractions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the pelvic floor during coughing and movement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradually returning to normal physical activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervised pelvic floor muscle training is recommended for men experiencing stress urinary incontinence after prostatectomy.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Urinary leakage<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary leakage may occur during activities that increase pressure through the abdomen.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sneezing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing from a chair<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking quickly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing position<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation may improve the strength and timing needed to manage these situations.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment gradually moves from isolated contractions towards using the muscles during normal everyday movement.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Leakage during exercise<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men notice leakage during more physically demanding activities such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gym training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy work<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This does not necessarily mean these activities need to be avoided permanently.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation may work on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure management<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual return to loading<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to develop enough capacity for the activities you want to return to.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Post-void dribbling<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-void dribbling is leakage of a small amount of urine shortly after finishing urination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may occur when urine remains within the urethra after the bladder has emptied.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor exercises and practical emptying strategies may help some men manage this problem. Male pelvic floor exercises are also used for post-void dribbling.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent or changing urinary symptoms should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Urinary urgency<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgency is a sudden and difficult-to-delay need to pass urine.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may find yourself:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rushing to the toilet<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going more frequently<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning activities around toilet access<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing leakage before reaching the toilet<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may include bladder training alongside pelvic floor strategies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is to improve control without simply encouraging you to hold urine for increasingly long periods regardless of symptoms.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Frequent urination<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent urination can occur for several reasons.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An assessment may consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid intake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladder habits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other urinary symptoms<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy may help where bladder habits or pelvic floor function are contributing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a significant or unexplained change in urinary frequency may require medical assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Difficulty emptying the bladder<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men experience difficulty starting urine flow or feel that the bladder has not emptied completely.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These symptoms should not automatically be treated with pelvic floor strengthening.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor needs to relax during urination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty emptying may also be related to prostate enlargement or other urinary conditions, so appropriate medical assessment is important.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Bowel-control problems<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor also contributes to bowel control.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men may seek physiotherapy because of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty controlling wind<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowel leakage<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced confidence leaving the house<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment may consider pelvic floor muscle strength, coordination and bowel habits.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation may include strengthening or coordination exercises depending on the findings.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or significant changes in bowel control should also receive appropriate medical assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Constipation and difficulty emptying<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some pelvic floor problems involve difficulty relaxing the muscles during bowel movements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated straining may then become part of the problem.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toilet positioning<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxed breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor relaxation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing unnecessary straining<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement and activity advice<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent constipation can have several causes and may require medical or dietary assessment alongside physiotherapy.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Male pelvic pain<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain can affect areas such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The perineum<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower abdomen<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Groin<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around the rectum<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genital area<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower back or hips<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms may be constant or triggered by activities such as sitting, exercise, bowel movements or sexual activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain is not automatically caused by weak muscles.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some men, the pelvic floor muscles may be overactive or sensitive.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Overactive pelvic floor muscles<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An overactive pelvic floor has difficulty relaxing fully.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms can sometimes include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic aching<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perineal discomfort<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain with sitting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty starting urination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort around bowel movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feeling of pelvic tension<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the muscles are already excessively tense, repeatedly performing strengthening exercises may not be appropriate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment may instead focus on relaxation, breathing and restoring comfortable movement.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic pain and prolonged sitting<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men notice that pelvic symptoms become more noticeable after sitting for longer periods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can affect:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desk work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cycling<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation may consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting duration<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position changes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip mobility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor relaxation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General physical activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than searching for one perfect sitting posture, regularly changing position may be more useful.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor and breathing<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor moves in coordination with breathing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continually holding the abdomen tight or frequently holding your breath during physical tasks may alter this coordination.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing exercises may therefore be included when the goal is to improve pelvic floor relaxation or pressure management.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim is not to make breathing complicated but to allow the pelvic floor and surrounding muscles to work more naturally.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor and abdominal strength<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation does not require avoiding abdominal exercise.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abdominal and pelvic floor muscles normally work together during movement.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your symptoms, rehabilitation may gradually include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunges<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functional exercise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can become progressively more demanding as control improves.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to lifting<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting increases pressure through the abdomen and pelvis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men recovering after pelvic or prostate surgery may initially need restrictions according to surgical guidance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once healing allows, rehabilitation can gradually rebuild lifting capacity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may involve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General strengthening<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor coordination<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squatting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progressive resistance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to return to normal physical demands rather than permanently avoiding lifting.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to the gym<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor symptoms can make gym training feel uncertain, particularly after prostate surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to exercise may initially involve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing resistance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortening sessions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using controlled movements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building general strength gradually<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring urinary symptoms<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may then progress towards:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squats<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlift variations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance machines<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular exercise<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme should follow any surgical restrictions that remain.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to running<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running places repeated demand through the trunk and pelvic floor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If running causes urinary leakage or pelvic symptoms, rehabilitation may first address:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General leg strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trunk control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical fitness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact tolerance<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gradual programme can then progress from walking to short periods of running.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms can help determine how quickly the programme should progress.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to sport<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to sport may require greater pelvic floor and whole-body capacity than normal everyday activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the sport, rehabilitation may eventually include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes of direction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated high-effort movements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The later stages of rehabilitation should reflect the actual demands of the activity you want to return to.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor health and sexual function<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pelvic floor contributes to normal sexual function in men.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms involving erections, ejaculation or pain during sexual activity can have several possible causes and should not automatically be attributed to pelvic floor weakness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where pelvic floor dysfunction appears to be contributing, rehabilitation may form one part of management.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other medical assessment or treatment may also be required depending on the symptoms.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Sexual function after prostate surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in sexual function may occur after prostate surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery depends on several factors and may involve care from the surgical or urology team.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic health physiotherapy primarily focuses on pelvic floor muscle function, continence and physical rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If erectile difficulties or other sexual symptoms remain a concern, these should also be discussed with the appropriate urology or medical professional.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pain during or after sexual activity<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor muscle tension can sometimes contribute to discomfort associated with sexual activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where appropriate, rehabilitation may involve:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor relaxation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobility<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing muscle guarding<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual return to comfortable activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent genital or pelvic pain should receive appropriate medical assessment to exclude other causes.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to everyday activities after surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following prostate or other pelvic surgery, everyday activities may initially feel more demanding.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation can gradually work towards:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stairs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household activities<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme should respect healing and any restrictions provided by your surgical team.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Walking after pelvic surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking is often an important part of general recovery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may begin with relatively short distances and gradually increase according to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical recovery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General strength<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If urinary leakage increases during longer walks, pelvic floor rehabilitation can be adjusted alongside the walking programme.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor fatigue<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other muscles, the pelvic floor can fatigue.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men notice that bladder control is better earlier in the day and becomes more difficult later or after prolonged physical activity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may indicate that muscle endurance needs to improve.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your programme may therefore include both stronger contractions and longer controlled holds where appropriate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More exercise is not always better. The pelvic floor also needs adequate relaxation between contractions.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Doing pelvic floor exercises correctly<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pelvic floor contraction should feel like a tightening and lifting around the back passage and urinary passage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should generally avoid:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding your breath<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessively tightening the buttocks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strongly squeezing the legs together<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continually holding the pelvic floor tight<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscles should relax fully between contractions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure whether you are using the correct muscles, an assessment can help check technique.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Should I stop urine flow to test the muscles?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to interrupt urine flow may sometimes help someone recognise which muscles are involved, but repeatedly stopping and starting urine as a regular exercise is not recommended.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor exercises should usually be practised away from the toilet.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows you to train contraction and relaxation without interfering with normal bladder emptying.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Bladder habits<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic health treatment may include looking at bladder habits alongside muscle function.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may involve discussing:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid intake<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toilet frequency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going to the toilet before leaving home<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night-time urination<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advice should be individual.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every urinary symptom can be corrected through changing fluid intake or performing pelvic floor exercises.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Returning to work<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor symptoms can affect different jobs in different ways.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A desk-based role may involve prolonged sitting, while a physical role may require:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climbing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated heavy activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation can gradually prepare you for these demands.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After surgery, return to work should also follow the advice provided by your surgical team.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Confidence after prostate surgery<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary leakage can affect confidence with everyday activities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may become reluctant to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socialise<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk longer distances<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation aims to improve physical control while helping you gradually return to these activities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery varies from person to person, so progress should be judged according to your own symptoms rather than comparisons with someone else&#8217;s recovery.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Pelvic floor rehabilitation is not only for older men<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health problems can occur at different ages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Younger men may seek physiotherapy because of:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bowel symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms associated with exercise or prolonged sitting<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The assessment and treatment are based on the symptoms rather than age.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Working with other healthcare professionals<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic health symptoms may require input from several healthcare professionals.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your needs, this may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GPs<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urologists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorectal specialists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic health physiotherapists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continence services<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain specialists<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other relevant healthcare professionals<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiotherapy focuses on pelvic floor function, movement and rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical conditions affecting the prostate, bladder, bowel or reproductive system may require additional investigation and treatment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>When further medical assessment may be needed<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some bladder, bowel or pelvic symptoms require medical investigation rather than physiotherapy alone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seek appropriate medical advice if you experience:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in the urine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in the stool<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty or inability to pass urine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated urinary infections<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or severe pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significant testicular pain or swelling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight loss<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant or rapidly changing urinary problem<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New bowel-control problems<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New numbness around the saddle or genital area<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New loss of bladder or bowel control combined with significant back pain, leg weakness or numbness around the saddle area requires urgent medical assessment.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Treatment based on your goals<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health rehabilitation should relate to the symptoms and activities that matter to you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goals may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving bladder control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing leakage after prostate surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing urinary urgency<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing post-void dribbling<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving bowel control<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing pelvic tension<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing pelvic pain<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to the gym<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running again<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting comfortably<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to sport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling more confident with everyday activity<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your rehabilitation programme can be developed around these priorities.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How long does men&#8217;s pelvic health rehabilitation take?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single timeline.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery depends on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The underlying problem<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether surgery was involved<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current pelvic floor strength<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to relax the muscles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladder or bowel symptoms<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General health<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and activity goals<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men may need a relatively short period of assessment and exercise guidance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others may require rehabilitation over several months, particularly following prostate surgery or where symptoms have been present for a long time.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme can be reviewed and progressed as muscle control and symptoms change.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e62daac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e62daac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bee65 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51bee65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff461e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"ff461e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do men have pelvic floor muscles?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The male pelvic floor contributes to bladder and bowel control, pelvic support and sexual function.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can pelvic floor physiotherapy help after prostate surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Pelvic floor muscle training is commonly used to support recovery of urinary control following prostate surgery, particularly when stress urinary leakage is present.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Should I start pelvic floor exercises before prostate surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where surgery is planned, learning the exercises beforehand may help you become familiar with the correct technique before the recovery period. Follow the advice of your surgical and rehabilitation team.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are pelvic floor exercises always about strengthening?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. If the pelvic floor is overactive or unable to relax properly, treatment may initially focus on relaxation and coordination rather than strengthening.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help with urinary leakage?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor muscle training can help improve bladder control in appropriate cases and is specifically recommended for men with stress urinary incontinence following prostatectomy.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can physiotherapy help with pelvic pain?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may help when muscle tension, movement or pelvic floor dysfunction contributes to symptoms. Pelvic pain can have several causes, so medical assessment may also be needed.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I need an internal examination?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not always. An internal rectal assessment may provide useful information in some situations but should only be performed when clinically appropriate and with your consent.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I return to the gym after prostate surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually this needs to happen gradually and according to guidance from your surgical team. Rehabilitation can help rebuild strength and prepare you for increasing physical activity.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I do too many pelvic floor exercises?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The pelvic floor needs both contraction and relaxation. Excessive exercise may be unhelpful, particularly where the muscles are already overactive.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I receive exercises to do at home?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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