When we think about pelvic health, we often think of women’s issues, but did you know that men also have a pelvic floor? That’s right! The male pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and sexual organs.
However, just like any other muscle group, the male pelvic floor can become weakened or tense, leading to a variety of issues. For example, pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, and erectile dysfunction can all be caused by pelvic floor dysfunction.
What are the Causes of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men?
When we think about pelvic health, we often think of women’s issues, but did you know that men also have a pelvic floor? That’s right! The male pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and sexual organs.
However, just like any other muscle group, the male pelvic floor can become weakened or tense, leading to a variety of issues. For example, pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, and erectile dysfunction can all be caused by pelvic floor dysfunction.
The pelvic floor conditions we see in men are:
- Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence
- Post-prostatectomy Erectile dysfunction
- Pelvic Pain – Testicular & Penile pain, Chronic Prostatitis
How is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction diagnosed in Men?
Once you come in for an initial assessment, a qualified pelvic health physiotherapist will begin by taking a detailed medical history and a review of your symptoms, followed by an assessment of your symptoms and pelvis.
Once the cause of your pain or dysfunction has been diagnosed, your pelvic health physiotherapist will discuss the findings with you, as well as explain treatment options and expected outcomes.
What to Expect During Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Men?
Your pelvic floor physiotherapist will design an individual treatment plan that would aim to meet your goals, which may include one or more of the following; pelvic floor and pelvic muscle exercises, education, mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and bladder and bowel training.
Where can I find a men’s pelvic health physiotherapist in Mississauga?
We have 8 locations with pelvic health physiotherapists to help you.
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Etobicoke – Triangle Physiotherapy Etobicoke
- Oakville Pelvic Health – Triangle Physiotherapy Oakville
- Pelvic Health Physiotherapy North York – Triangle Physiotherapy North York
- Mississauga Pelvic Health – Triangle Physiotherapy Mississauga
- Downtown Pelvic Health – Triangle Physiotherapy King West
- Uptown Toronto Pelvic Health – Triangle Physiotherapy Lawrence Park
- Pelvic Physiotherapy Downtown Toronto – Triangle Physiotherapy Queens Quay
- Mississauga Pelvic Health – Triangle Physiotherapy Erin Mills
