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Demystifying Recovery from Robotic Prostate Surgery: Insights from a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist  Facing robotic prostate surgery raises understandable concerns about potential challenges like incontinence and erectile dysfunction. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, I’m here to debunk common myths, present the latest evidence, and underscore the critical...

Prostatectomy, the surgical removal of the prostate gland, is a critical treatment for prostate cancer. However, it often brings significant side effects that can profoundly impact both physical and mental health. Post-surgery depression, erectile dysfunction (ED), and urinary incontinence are common hurdles that many men...

Post-micturition dribble and urethral milking are two common issues that many individuals, particularly men, encounter but often overlook. These problems can significantly impact daily life and even hint at underlying pelvic floor dysfunction. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist, it's crucial to shed light on these...

Endometriosis Management Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide; approximately one in seven women are diagnosed each year, with over $ 32,000 in expenses involved in Medicare each year. Yet its complexities often remain misunderstood, and endometriosis management awareness is comparatively low. This condition occurs when tissue...

Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is a common condition during pregnancy that affects around 20% of pregnant women. It can be quite uncomfortable and debilitating, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks. However, with proper management, the pain can be significantly reduced, allowing women to enjoy...

Stress Urinary incontinence (SUI) is leakage of urine with any intra-abdominal force/pressure. Unlike its name suggests it is NOT leakage of urine with stressful relationships, deadlines or emotional stress etc. It is about the physical stress imposed on the bladder directly. These stresses include coughing, sneezing,...