MENS HEALTH

Pre & Post Prostate Surgery

Prostate cancer and surgery can be a difficult journey both emotionally and physically for men and their family. Urinary incontinence, or leakage, is to be expected after prostate surgery. It may be a mild problem, needing pads to manage it for only a few weeks, or more severe and requiring protective pads for up to a year. Loss of bladder control is distressing. 

Fortunately, we know that bladder control will improve over time by attending physiotherapy. The pelvic floor muscles help control the bladder and flow of urine. Exercising them effectively will help men regain bladder control earlier. Ideally, the exercises are started before surgery, but they can also help bladder control if started after surgery.

Our pelvic health physiotherapists can teach you to perform correct pelvic floor muscle exercises and design an individual program for you.

MENS HEALTH

Pre & Post Prostate Surgery

Prostate cancer and surgery can be a difficult journey both emotionally and physically for men and their family. Urinary incontinence, or leakage, is to be expected after prostate surgery. It may be a mild problem, needing pads to manage it for only a few weeks, or more severe and requiring protective pads for up to a year. Loss of bladder control is distressing.

Fortunately, we know that bladder control will improve over time and attending physiotherapy. The pelvic floor muscles control the bladder and flow of urine. Exercising them effectively will help men regain bladder control earlier. Ideally, the exercises are started before surgery, but they can also help bladder control if started after surgery.

Our pelvic health physiotherapist can teach you to perform correct pelvic floor  muscle exercise and design and individual program for you.

empowering you to be your best self

Some common questions about pre & post prostate surgery

  • Do you want advice on the correct exercises to do to prepare for your surgery?
  • Do you want advice of good bladder and bowel habits to optimise the outcome of your surgery?
  • Do you want a pre and post-operative pelvic floor assessment and graduated training program to help your recovery?
  • Do you need advice about when it is safe to resume activity following prostate surgery?
WE CAN HELP YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

Download our fact sheet all about pre and post prostate surgery

Do you need to speak to a pelvic health physiotherapist who is specifically trained to help men prepare for and recover from prostate surgery? Our pelvic health physiotherapists are here to help you

CONTACT US