This can lead to frustration or embarrassment in the bedroom, but in some cases, it can be resolved with physiotherapy so you can enjoy life. Remember, "Hard Health is synonymous with Heart Health "

What is erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough for intimacy.

The most common causes of Erectile Dysfunction result from vascular changes but on some occasions, tight pelvic floor muscles or entrapped nerves can contribute.

Signs and symptoms of erectile dysfunction?

• Have you had prostate surgery or radiation therapy to the pelvic area?
• Do you have difficulty getting or maintaining an erection?
• Hard flaccid syndrome - erection just wont go away!
• Premature Ejaculation - less than a minute!
• Pain with erection or with / post ejaculation?
• Do you have testicular, penile, perineal, urethral or anal pain?



How can we help?

Physiotherapy for erectile dysfunction?

Physiotherapy based Erectile Rehabilitation:

• Pelvic floor muscle  - assessment and optimisation of your pelvic floor muscles
• Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (TENs) of perineum for pain or premature ejaculation if relevant
• Erectile pump therapy devices to improve vascular inflow if required
• Penile ring therapy or lasso to maintain rigidity for intimacy
• Buffer rings for partner deep intimacy pain if partner is assigned female at birth (AFAB)
• Stretching and pump therapy for penile shrinkage or asymmetrical infilling (glands or head is soft)
• Advice on vibration therapy if sensory deficits are involved and where required if a neural (nerve) damge is a contributing factor
• Release of any compression of the nerves that innervate the penis, testes and anal areas
• Partial spinal cord damage, Erectile Dysfunction discussed and strategies explained

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