Pilates Physio Style

Pelvic Health for Men

Incontinence is one of our biggest health issues, affecting one in four Australians over the age of 15 years. An estimated 30 per cent of men who visit the GP are affected by incontinence, yet more than two thirds do not discuss the issue despite the high success rates with the right management (Continence Foundation of Australia, 2018).

At Pilates Physio Style, we take all of our clients’ health conditions very seriously. Whether you’re dealing with a health condition, searching for relief, or you’re simply looking for ways to improve a weak pelvic floor, our physiotherapists are here to help. By meeting with one of our pelvic floor physios, you’ll receive one-on-one advice and programs to suit your needs. Pelvic health is incredibly important, although it’s typically overlooked and may increase the risks of health conditions which could have otherwise been prevented or treated more easily. By receiving individual advice and participating in our scheduled classes, you’ll be able to move freely in every aspect of your body. Our classes are designed to make you feel good, while improving pelvic floor muscles and general pelvic health.

By receiving pelvic floor physio, you will be able to take control of your body and use these exercises for the rest of your life. Our pelvic health physios offer advice and are always willing to answer any questions you may have. Not only will you leave our sessions feeling good, but you’ll also have a better understanding of your health and how to better look after yourself in the future. You may even be able to offer your support to your friends or family, who may be struggling with similar issues. No matter the reason for your visit, whether you’re searching for ways to ease your discomforts or trying to improve your pelvic health, our pelvic floor physios will be able to support you.

We can help with problems related to:

Post prostatectomy surgery

Incontinence issues

Constipation and bowel management

Chronic pelvic pain

Erectile dysfunction

For further info regarding your pelvic health assessment click here

If possible, please come to your appointment with a comfortable full bladder. This will allow the use of transperineal or transabdominal real time ultrasound to assessment your pelvic floor lift and your bladder volumes if appropriate. For a complete assessment, a digital rectal examination may be proposed. This examination helps to thoroughly identify to what extent your pelvic floor muscles contribute to your problem/s and helps to prescribe the most effective treatment based on examination findings.

The treating Physiotherapist will explain what happens during the examination. You will be given time to consider whether to have this examination or not, and to ask questions about the procedure. You do not have to have an internal examination if you do not want it. The treating physiotherapist can continue the treatment using real time ultrasound; however, the treatment may not be as beneficial as the treatment you have following the internal examination.

There should be no discomfort during the examination, you are always in 100% of control and can cease the assessment or treatment at any time.

Your initial appointment will be approximately one hour.