If you’re a man recovering from prostate cancer treatment — whether it was a prostatectomy, radiation therapy, or both — pelvic floor physical therapy can play a vital role in helping you feel like yourself again.
Many patients are surprised to learn that pelvic floor muscles even after cancer treatment — just like any other muscle group — can be retrained, strengthened, and supported with the right guidance.
Most men are never told pelvic floor therapy is an option. But it’s the gold standard for helping with post-prostatectomy incontinence, sexual function and quality of life after prostate cancer treatment.
We’re proud to offer expert pelvic floor therapy for men. Our clinic is private, compassionate, and evidence-based.
Common Post-Prostatectomy and Radiation Symptoms We Treat:
- Urinary incontinence (dribbling, leakage, or urgency)
- Erectile dysfunction or reduced sexual function**
- Pelvic pain or discomfort
- Bowel dysfunction (gas, urgency, constipation, diarrhea)
- Tightness or weakness in pelvic floor muscles
- Scar tissue restriction or radiation-related tissue changes
Whether you’ve undergone a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, open prostate surgery, or radiation therapy for prostate cancer, these treatments can disrupt the normal coordination and function of the pelvic floor.
What to Expect from Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
At Foundations PT, every session is one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist trained in male pelvic health. Your treatment may include:
- Education on pelvic floor anatomy and bladder control strategies
- Biofeedback to help retrain proper muscle activation
- Manual therapy to address scar tissue and tightness
- Targeted exercises to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor
- Bladder and bowel retraining techniques
- Rectal balloon training for improving bowel function
- Guidance for improving sexual function post-treatment
You Don’t Have to Live With It
If you’re still leaking months after surgery, or feeling frustrated by slow progress — don’t give up. There is help. Many of our patients tell us they wish they’d started sooner.
Book an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist who understands the male experience. We’re here to help you regain control, confidence, and comfort — one session at a time.
