Male Pelvic Health
Every body has a pelvic floor, and men can experience pelvic floor dysfunction too. I provide a welcoming, professional space for men to get the pelvic care they need.
What I Treat
At Base Pelvic Health, I work with men experiencing:
Urinary incontinence or leakage after prostatectomy
Urinary urgency, frequency, or difficulty with flow
Pelvic pain or chronic prostatitis-like symptoms
Pain with sitting, ejaculation, or bowel movements
Bowel urgency, constipation, or incontinence
Post-surgical pelvic floor rehabilitation (prostatectomy)
Post-Prostatectomy Rehabilitation
Urinary leakage after prostate surgery is one of the most significant quality-of-life concerns men face following a prostatectomy. The good news is that pelvic physiotherapy is an evidence-based treatment for post-prostatectomy incontinence and starting rehabilitation early can make a difference.
I provide a thorough assessment of pelvic floor function and a targeted rehabilitation program designed to help you regain control and confidence.
Pelvic Pain in Men
Symptoms like pain in the perineum, tailbone, or genitals, discomfort with sitting, or pain after ejaculation may have a pelvic floor component. Physiotherapy can assess and treat pelvic floor muscle tension and dysfunction that may be at the root of these symptoms.
A Comfortable, Professional Environment
I understand that seeking pelvic health care can feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable. My practice is built on clear communication, respect, and making sure you feel informed and in control at every step.
New patients in Cambridge, ON are typically seen within a week. Virtual consultations are also available across Ontario.
Book your appointment today.
Frequently Treated Conditions
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Pelvic physiotherapy is a vital component of recovery for those navigating a prostatectomy, offering a proactive approach to both physical and functional health. Pre-operative "pre-habilitation" builds essential muscle awareness and strength prior to your surgery. Post-operatively, targeted treatment focuses on managing urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, helping you regain functional independence and confidence.
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Pelvic floor physiotherapy plays an important role in treating chronic non-bacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS), particularly in patients with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction or tenderness. Current guidelines recommend pelvic floor physiotherapy as part of a multimodal treatment approach, especially for patients with documented pelvic floor myalgia or impaired muscle relaxation.
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Low back pain that is persistent, more sinister causes have been ruled out but has failed traditional physiotherapy may stem from the pelvic floor. If you find physiotherapy/chiropractic has failed to resolve your low back pain, a pelvic floor muscle assessment may be appropriate
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Pain around the coccyx (tailbone) which may worsen after prolonged periods of sitting. This may have started after a trauma (direct fall onto the buttocks) or may occur without a specific cause.
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Compression or entrapment of the pudendal nerve which causes pain and dysfunction in the pelvis, groin and perineum. The pudendal nerve is responsible for sensation, muscular control around the pelvis as well as function of the organs of the pelvis.
A spasm of the pelvic floor muscles can cause compression of the pudendal nerve and cause any of the above symptoms.
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Hard stools that are difficulty to pass and may result in hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Having to push or strain on the toilet or sitting for >5 minutes. May be associated with pelvic floor dysfunction.