Men’s Health Dysfunction
What is Men’s Health Physical Therapy?
Men’s health physical therapy focuses solely on male conditions, often as a consequence of prostate treatment. We are a leading physical therapy clinic for male pelvic health, seeing patients with unique cases from around the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and beyond.
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What Do Men’s Health Therapists Do?
The key areas of practice within men’s health physical therapy are:
Prostatectomy: Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary incontinence
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Testicular/Penile Pain
Sexual Dysfunction
Pudendal Neuralgia
Painful Ejaculation
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Peyronie’s Disease
Athletic Pelvic Dysfunction
A Few Key Facts About the Male Pelvic Floor
You have one!
It has both sprint and endurance fibers.
A strong pelvic floor is essential for sexual function.
Strengthening the pelvic floor helps alleviate urinary incontinence.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest as reoccurring back or hip pain.
Chronic Prostatitis Treatment at Bethesda Physiocare®
Many men are diagnosed with chronic prostatitis, though there is rarely any evidence of bacterial infection or the common markers for inflammation. Symptoms include sexual dysfunction, post-ejaculatory pain, pain with urination, penile/genital aching, and difficulty with prolonged sitting. The vast majority of these cases involve dysfunctional muscles in the pelvic floor and surrounding areas, which is why our men’s health physical therapy program is designed to identify and treat the root causes of chronic prostatitis.
Peyronie's Disease: How Our Physical Therapists Can Help
As a result of fascial restrictions or plaque formations, Peyronie’s Disease causes an excessive curvature of the penis usually related to sexual trauma, though some patients are genetically predisposed to the disorder. Treatment for Peyronie’s Disease can involve dynamic splinting techniques, as well as a specialized ultrasound protocol designed to remodel the tissues in the penis.
About Our Therapists
We understand the physical and emotional stress pelvic floor issues can cause. Our therapists are highly experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating common and unique cases of male pelvic floor dysfunction. At Bethesda Physiocare®, your therapists are trained in state-of-the-art procedures, including ultrasound imaging, trigger point dry needling, sports injury physical therapy, and are Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (CMTPT). In addition to pelvic floor physical therapy, we’re also knowledgeable in managing associated orthopedic conditions.
Get the care you deserve by calling our physical therapy clinic in Bethesda (301) 656-5613.
