Pre-habilitation for Prostate Surgery
Radical prostatectomy is a common surgery used to treat prostate cancer. While it can be very effective at removing cancer, many men worry about recovery—especially urinary leakage, time in the hospital, and how quickly they can return to normal life. Over the past several years, research has shown that what men do before surgery can strongly influence […]
After TURP Surgery: Why Urinary Leaks Happen and How PFPT Can Help
Urinary leaking after surgery is something many men don’t expect, and even fewer feel comfortable talking about. But after a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—a ca common procedure for treating enlarged prostate—changes in bladder control can happen. The good news is that for most men, leaking improves over time, and pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can help speed recovery. […]
Physical Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men over the age 65 but is also found in men in their 40s and 50s. After treatment for prostate cancer, men can experience urinary leaking, sexual dysfunction like erectile dysfunction, and general fatigue and weakness from treatment. Physical therapy plays a key role in […]
Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Chronic pelvic pain in men is often a challenging population for diagnosis and treatment in the medical community. A majority of the men that I treat come in with a diagnosis of chronic prostatitis. However, infection of the prostate and urinary tract has been ruled out. When is chronic prostatitis not prostatitis? According to the […]
Prostate Cancer in the Month of “MO”vember
Recently there has been more research looking at physical activity after cancer diagnosis and long-term survival rates. Across the board, the research has shown that exercise improves quality of life of cancer survivors and may have some long-term impact on decreasing recurrence of the cancer itself. Prostate Cancer and Exercise As we come to an […]
Prostates and PT and Men, Oh My!
It’s already the end of June and I want to celebrate. Summer weather is finally here, the Royals are in first place, and it’s Men’s Health Month. On Father’s Day, many of the ballparks handed out blue t-shirts, the players wore blue arm bands, and blue bats in support of prostate cancer awareness. What a […]