Pre-Operative Physiotherapy (for pelvic floor before radical prostatectomy)
Hi,
I have just recently been diagnosed with with prostate cancer and have opted for for RARP, scheduled for early May. I am interested to know if anyone has experience of pre-operative physio?
My main worry with the prostatectomy is the incontinence issues and I am interested in getting some specialist phsio support in advance to ensure I am effective in working on my pelvic floor.
I will ask my consultant (by email as I dont have another pre-opp appointment booked) but wanted to know if there were any physios that might have some expertise in this specialist type of treatment with men pre and post prostatectomy. Also interested in any good resources on specific exercises programs .
Thanks to all those who have posted on this forum, looking back at previous posts has been really helpful and encouraging for me as I deal with my diagnosis.
Dear Clontarfian.
Thank you for posting your message on our online forum. I do hope you will hear from others who have completed pre-operative physiotherapy prior to surgery for prostate cancer.
While waiting for a response you may find these links helpful: Pelvic floor muscle exercises | Prostate Cancer UK and Pelvic floor exercises | Irish Cancer Society.
However, our cancer nurses would be happy to speak to you on our support line. We may be able to offer suggestions on getting support and/or counselling if you think it may help.
You can phone us to discuss this further. Our phone number is 1800 200 700. We are all cancer nurses here Mon-Fri 9-5pm.
Kind regards
Cancer Nurse