Preoperative physio leads to better continence outcomes after prostatectomy Radical prostatectomy yields excellent survival rates for men with localised prostate cancer (Røder et al 2014), but often leads to symptoms of urinary incontinence (Sacco et al 2006). Encouraged by the evidence for pelvic floor muscle training for...
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 4 restrictions **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists and patients wear face masks. All surfaces are cleaned before and after...
Prostate cancer and surgery can be a difficult time, and loss of bladder control is expected and distressing. Bladder control will improve over time, and the most effective way is to perform pelvic floor exercises before and after the surgery. The reason is to ensure...
Some interesting facts: The average urethral length in women is 4cm The average urethral length in men is 20cm This extra long length of the urethra in men, can be seen as an anatomical advantage – as more pressure is required to cause leakage. However - men...
COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE In light of the recent changes to stage 3 restrictions from 11:59pm Wednesday the 9th of July **WE ARE STILL OPEN AND OPERATING AT NORMAL HOURS** Our staff continue to practice strict hygiene practice and socially distance. All our therapists now wear face masks. Clients...
Some interesting facts: The average urethral length in women is 4cm The average urethral length in men is 20cm This extra long length of the urethra in men, can be seen as an anatomical advantage – as more pressure is required to cause leakage. However - men...
OVERVIEW At Western Women’s and Men’s Health near Werribee, we believe it is so important to stay on top of your pelvic floor health, including treating urinary incontinence. This is the unintentional loss of urine when outside pressure causes an already weakened bladder to leak urine. The outside pressure may be from a cough, laugh or from heavy lifting. According to Depend Underwear it is known to affect 13% of Australian men and up to 30% of men over the age of 70 years. The severity can range from a slight urge to feeling as though your bladder is full even after you have been to the toilet.
Western Women’s and Men’s Health is seeking an enthusiastic Pelvic Health Physiotherapist to join our growing service in the Western Region of Melbourne. The successful applicant will hold Post Graduate qualifications in Pelvic Health and will engage with a varied Pelvic Health caseload, including both Women’s...
Bone health is important at every stage of life. Throughout childhood and adolescence bones are growing and developing their optimum strength. In young and middle adulthood the focus shifts to building and maintaining bone strength as well as muscle, and in older people the goal...
At Western Women’s and Men’s Health, our experienced physiotherapists in Hoppers Crossing take a special interest in the health of both men and women. In this blog, we are discussing the uncomfortable topic of erectile dysfunction. These pelvic muscles are just as important for men...