Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

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?




Contributing factors to erectile dysfunction?

  • Prostate surgery
  • Pelvic floor muscle weakness /dysfunction
  • Vascular disease, deterioration in heart health  & Hypertension, higher body body mass index, aging
  • Intimacy trauma, complications with vasectomy, circumcision, recurrent thrush or infection
  • Stress, anxiety, change to medication, psychological
  • Who the heck knows sometime it just happens!!


How can we help?


Physiotherapy for erectile dysfunction?

Physiotherapy based Erectile Rehabilitation:

  • Pelvic floor muscle  - assessment and release if relevant
  • Erectile pump therapy assisted devices to improve vascular inflow if required
  • Penile ring therapy or lasso to maintain rigidity for intimacy
  • Stretching therapy for length changes - self stretching and pump therapy involved
  • Advice on vibration therapy if sensory deficits are involved where required if a neural compromise is a problem
  • Release of any compression of the nerves that innervate the penis, testes and anal areas
  • Spinal Cord Erectile Dysfunction discussed

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