Male Incontinence: Breaking the Taboo and Finding Relief through Physiotherapy
Enhance Physio Wodonga, a leading physiotherapy clinic, has launched a revolutionary new treatment for male incontinence. Male incontinence is a common and often embarrassing condition that can significantly impact a man's quality of life. Many men suffer silently, unaware that effective treatments are available. The new physiotherapy treatment offered by Enhance Physio has shown remarkable success in helping men regain bladder control and improve their quality of life. Enhance Physio Wodonga also offers Achilles tendon repairs and rehabilitation.
Regain Control: How Physiotherapy Can Help Treat Male Incontinence
Male incontinence is a common problem that can significantly impact a man’s quality of life. It can be embarrassing and isolating, leading many men to suffer silently. But did you know that physiotherapy can help?
Incontinence affects millions of men worldwide, but it’s a topic that is rarely discussed openly. Many men are unaware that there are effective treatments available, including physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy can effectively treat male incontinence, helping men regain bladder control and improve their quality of life.
Common causes of urinary incontinence
A variety of factors cause urinary incontinence in men. The majority of men who suffer from urinary incontinence experience symptoms such as:
- The bladder is overactive.
- Post-surgery, the urinary sphincter is weak.
- Having an ineffective bladder contraction.
- Nerve damage, spinal cord injuries, or prostate issues.
Types of urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence in men can be classified into several types.
1. Stress incontinence
When you put a strain on your bladder, you get stress incontinence. For example, you may leak urine when sneezing, coughing, or laughing.
2. Urge incontinence
If you rush to the restroom because you’re afraid you won’t make it in time, you may suffer from urge incontinence even if you’ve had little to drink.
3. Overflow incontinence
If you have the urge to urinate but only a small amount comes out, you may have overflow incontinence.
4. Total incontinence
When the urinary sphincter no longer functions properly, you will most likely experience total incontinence, which means you constantly leak.
5. Mixed incontinence
You can have more than one type of urinary incontinence. Mixed incontinence is defined as having two or more types of incontinence.
What is the best treatment for male incontinence?
The male pelvic floor is different from the female pelvic floor in that it has a mechanical advantage created by the longer urethra in men, allowing the pelvic floor muscles to sit in a more effective position.
Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles through pelvic floor exercises (PFE) or physiotherapy is beneficial in treating both urge and stress incontinence. Exercise strengthens the pelvic floor muscles and improves bladder control.
For men with stress, urge, or a combination of stress and urge urinary incontinence, training and strengthening the pelvic floor muscles (the muscles that support the bladder and urethra) is recommended as the first line of physiotherapy treatment.
Training your pelvic floor muscles
Once you have mastered the correct technique, you should aim to hold your contraction for 10 seconds. Once you can achieve this, you should aim to complete 10 repetitions, eventually progressing to 3 times daily. Make sure you continue to breathe!!
Start the exercises while lying down and then progress to sitting, standing, walking, and other functional activities as you are ready.
Pre-op pelvic floor exercises
Due to the nature of prostate cancer and the urgency to remove the prostate, seeing a physiotherapist before your operation is not always possible. If you do, however, have the time, it is hugely beneficial to your post-op recovery. Research shows that men who can effectively contract their pelvic floor before surgery will regain continence more quickly than men who cannot contract their pelvic floor preoperatively.
Post-op bladder diary
Keeping this diary will allow you to see how well your bladder is storing after your surgery. It will also enable your physiotherapist to identify specific causes of your incontinence (caffeine, alcohol, increased intake, constipation).
Final thoughts on physiotherapy for male incontinence
Male incontinence can be frustrating and embarrassing, but physiotherapy offers a safe, effective, and non-invasive solution. By working with a qualified physiotherapist, men can regain control of their bladder and lives.
All consultations and discussions are 100% confidential, so don’t suffer in silence any longer – take the first step towards a better quality of life today!
If you or anyone you know is affected by incontinence and wish to discuss anything further, please book an appointment with one of our highly qualified physiotherapists at Enhance Physio. We can advise you on the best course of action for your condition.
Enhance Physio is offering physiotherapy solutions for male incontinence rehabilitation in Wodonga and its surrounding suburbs.
Wodonga is a city located in the northeastern part of the Australian state of Victoria. It is situated on the southern bank of the Murray River and is part of a twin city with Albury, New South Wales, which is located on the northern bank of the river. Wodonga has a population of approximately 40,000 people and is a major regional center for commerce, education, health, and entertainment. The city has a vibrant arts and culture scene, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes.If you or someone you know is struggling with male incontinence, don't suffer in silence any longer. With the help of physiotherapy, you can regain control of your bladder and improve your quality of life. At Enhance Physiotherapy, we offer personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and goals. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a better quality of life.
