Men's pelvic floor physio in Ashford, Adelaide: prostate surgery rehab, urine leakage, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction. Telehealth too.
At Physio Retreat you see Whitney Lam, a pelvic floor physiotherapist with over 15 years' experience, one-on-one at our Ashford clinic on Anzac Highway. Men's pelvic health can be hard to talk about, so appointments are private and you can ask Whitney anything. We also see men by telehealth.
Come in up to 2 weeks before your operation. That gives you time to learn how to find and switch on your pelvic floor muscles, and you'll leave with an exercise program, so you already know the right technique when it's time to start again after surgery.
We usually see you again about 4 weeks after your operation. Urinary incontinence is common after a prostatectomy or TURP and after other prostate cancer treatment. We check how your pelvic floor is working now, then prescribe an individualised exercise program to manage your leakage, with the aim of relying less on pads. We adjust the program at your review appointments as things change.
If you're rushing to the toilet, going more often than you'd like, getting up at night, or dribbling after you've finished, pelvic floor physio can help you understand what's going on. We look at your bladder habits and your pelvic floor, and give you a plan to work on.
Pelvic pain in men, including chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome and pain after surgery, often involves the pelvic floor muscles holding too much tension rather than being weak. We assess what's going on and use gentle hands-on treatment, including fascial counterstrain, along with education about how pain works and exercises to suit you.
The pelvic floor muscles play a part in erections and in sexual function. We see men with erectile dysfunction and with pain during or after intercourse, assess the pelvic floor, and give you a tailored program and practical strategies.
We will typically use a transperineal ultrasound to make sure you're doing the pelvic floor contraction correctly. The probe sits on the outside of the skin between the scrotum and the back passage, so it isn't internal, and we can both watch the muscle move on the screen.
Getting the technique right matters. An incorrect pelvic floor activation can make your symptoms worse. If you're not comfortable with ultrasound, there are other ways to assess your pelvic floor, so just let us know.
Book a first appointment up to 2 weeks before your operation to learn your pelvic floor exercises. We usually see you again about 4 weeks after surgery to help manage any urine leakage.
No. A transperineal ultrasound is done on the outside of the skin between the scrotum and the back passage. If you'd rather not have an ultrasound, there are other ways to assess your pelvic floor.
Yes. Whitney sees men with pelvic pain, including chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome and pain after surgery, as well as erectile dysfunction and pain with intercourse.
Yes. Men's pelvic floor appointments are available by telehealth: 60 minutes for your first appointment and 30 minutes for reviews.
With a GP care plan referral you can book a Medicare care plan appointment, and DVA-funded appointments are available with a referral. For private health insurance you can claim on the spot with most funds using Tyro Health. We're not a preferred provider with any fund, so your rebate depends on your extras cover.
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