Prostatectomy & Recovery
Explanation of the prostate surgery, understanding of post-operative side effects and dysfunctions to return you to a full-functioning pelvic region
General Information:
Prostatectomy includes a number of surgical procedures to remove part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is situated in the male pelvis, below the urinary bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the penis.
Post-Prostatectomy Complications:
A frequent, urgent need to urinate
Urinary Incontinence
Difficulty starting urination
Slow (prolonged) urination
Increased urination frequency at night (nocturia)
Stopping and starting again while urinating
The feeling you can’t completely empty your bladder
Urinary tract infections
Inability to urinate
Erectile dysfunction
How can a Physical Therapist help?
Pelvic floor physical therapy works on releasing the use of sphincters, strengthening pelvic floor muscles, strengthening the core and pelvis, as well as re-educating urinary systems to properly fill the bladder and initiate urinary reflux.
