All men are at risk of prostate problems and this risk increases with age. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms, seek help today.

What is prostate health?

The prostate is located at the base of the bladder and it helps to maintain continence by reinforcing the bladder and the urethra. You may experience problems urinating normally if your prostate becomes enlarged, which is a common occurrence as you age.

Signs and symptoms?

• Do you frequently have the urge to wee? including overnight?
• Do you have trouble starting or stopping when you urinate?
• Do you feel pain or a burning sensation when you wee?
• Have you seen blood in your urine or semen?
• Are you suffering new erectile dysfunction associated with the changes to your bladder function?
  

The prostate can enlarge, become inflammated or be a site of cancerous growth.

How can we help?

Physiotherapy help before and after prostate surgery?

Prehab physiotherapy can include:

• Obtaining a baseline for bladder, bowel and erectile health to have something to compare with after surgery
• Teaching how to activate your pelvic floor muscle with confidence and start strength training
• Explaining  what to expect for the first few days to a few weeks after surgery
• Providing advice on early catheter and bowel management for the first 7-10 days post-surgery

Rehab physiotherapy can include:

• Review our patients one week after the catheter is removed (usually 2-3 weeks after surgery).
• Check wound healing, track urine loss with pad weight charting and begin a return to exercise and life.  Progressing your pelvic floor exercise program as well as a core-based program at 4-6 weeks
• Erectile Rehab can commence at 4-6 weeks for those who are interested, commencing with very gentle stretching, erectile medication and erectile pump therapy, IF indicated.

At all times we are in communication with your medical, surgical and nursing team, working together for your optimal rehabilitation after your prostate surgery.

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