Expert Pre & Post Prostate Surgery Rehabilitation
Optimize your surgical outcomes. Our specialized physiotherapy programs are designed to accelerate your recovery, restore continence, and regain sexual function.
Your Partner in Prostate Cancer Recovery
Surgery is a major step in your health journey, but the recovery process starts long before you enter the operating theater. At Duke Men’s Health, we specialize in "Pre-Hab" and "Post-Op" care for radical prostatectomy patients. By training your pelvic floor muscles early and following a structured recovery plan, you can significantly reduce the duration of post-surgical leakage and protect your long-term quality of life.
Clinical Excellence in Post-Prostatectomy Care
- The "Pre-Hab" Advantage: Patients who train their pelvic floor before surgery consistently see faster returns to continence compared to those who wait.
- Real-Time Ultrasound Biofeedback: We don’t guess. We use ultrasound imaging to ensure you are isolating the correct muscles—the "sphincter" muscles—vital for dryness.
- Seamless Surgeon Collaboration: We work alongside Australia’s leading urologists to ensure your physiotherapy aligns perfectly with your surgical plan.
- Specialized Male Environment: Our clinic is a dedicated space for men, managed by male therapists who understand the specific physical and emotional challenges of prostate cancer treatment.
Comprehensive Support for Your Surgical Journey
Our targeted programs address the most common side effects of prostate surgery:
- Urinary Incontinence: Drastically reducing "pad-time" and restoring bladder control.
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Implementing penile rehabilitation protocols to encourage blood flow and nerve recovery.
- Pelvic Floor Weakness: Building the strength required to support your internal organs after surgery.
- Climacturia: Managing leakage that can occur during intimacy post-surgery.
Our Step-by-Step Surgical Recovery Process
Step 1 – Pre-Surgical "Pre-Hab"
A 50-minute session at least 4 weeks before surgery to baseline your strength and master the correct muscle contractions while your anatomy is still intact.
Step 2 – Early Post-Op Activation
Starting 2–6 weeks after surgery (once the catheter is removed), we begin gentle, targeted re-activation of the pelvic floor to manage initial leakage.
Step 3 – Advanced Strengthening & ED Rehab
Progressive training to eliminate pads entirely and a structured plan to support the recovery of erectile function over the following 6–12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
No referral is necessary to consult with our men’s health physiotherapists although bring one along to the appointment if you have been given one.
How long are your appointments?
For an initial consultation, please allow 40-50 minutes. For any subsequent appointment, please allow 25-30 minutes.
Can I claim a rebate from my private health fund?
You will be able to claim a rebate if you have private health insurance covering physiotherapy. For details regarding rebate amounts you should contact your private health fund.
I have been provided with an Enhanced Primary Health Plan from my doctor. Can this be used to see a men’s health physiotherapist?
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Are the physiotherapists male?
Yes, our men’s health physiotherapists are male.
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