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Introducing: men’s health wellness consultations. Becca Ironside, PT explains how this consultation provides an opportunity to ask private questions from the comfort of your own home. Topics may include urinary, bowel, or sexual concerns. Once you're ready, schedule your Men’s Health Wellness Consultation by calling 609-584-4770 or emailing admin@connectPT.org.
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Male pelvic pain and physical therapy
Some men describe the “golf ball sensation” between their legs or heavy pressure in their rectum. Hear Connect PT’s own Rebecca Ironside, PT, describe how physical therapy can help treat pelvic pain for men. |
Erectile dysfunction and physical therapy (general)
Physical therapist, Becca Ironside, explains why men might have decreased erections and pelvic discomfort during sex--their muscles may be too tight. |
Erectile dysfunction & physical therapy treatment
Learn from a pelvic floor physical therapist how muscles drive erections and what occurs in the pelvis during sex. Becca Ironside explains how the arousal process works for men and where to look for improved rigidity of erections and a better sexual response. |
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Prostate problems
Physical therapist, Becca Ironside, provides a guide to prostate issues: what to expect, how to get the best treatment, and how to deal with a very common problem for men. |
Prostate surgery and physical therapy
Hear about how men can strengthen their pelvic floor from Connect PT’s own Rebecca Ironside, PT. Physical therapy can help men treat incontinence and erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery. |
Leg stretches for pelvic pain
If you currently experience or are recovering from pelvic pain, watch physical therapist, Karen Bruno, demonstrate how to improve flexibility with leg stretch stretches. |
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Core strengthening for pelvic pain
If you currently experience or are recovering from pelvic pain, watch physical therapist, Michelle Dela Rosa, demonstrate how to strengthen your core muscles. |
Exercise for pubic pain
Physical therapist, Karen Bruno, demonstrates exercises to align the pubic bone, strengthening pelvic muscles and relieving pain. |
Bowel massage
Physical therapist, Michelle Dela Rosa, explains how to relieve bowel dysfunction, like constipation or diarrhea, using simple hands-on techniques. |
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ILU Bowel Massage with a Twist
Watch physical therapist, Karen Bruno, as she adds a "twist" to the basic Bowel Massage for constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and other gastrointestinal discomfort. |
Pelvic physical therapy after prostate cancer treatment
(part I: urinary dysfunction) Men can learn what is available to them at pelvic physical therapy to improve urinary leakage post prostate cancer treatments. Watch pelvic floor physical therapist, Bryn Zolty, explain why physical therapy is so important post-treatment according to supporting literature. |
Pelvic physical therapy after prostate cancer treatment
(part II: erectile dysfunction) Men can learn solutions in how to isolate their pelvic floor muscles for improved erections and how penis rings and pumps can enhance better sexual function. Watch pelvic floor physical therapist, Becca Ironside, explain why erectile dysfunction occurs in men after treatment for prostate cancer. |
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Coughing and Your Pelvis
Coughing increases pressure in the pelvis. Bryn Zolty, PT, teaches you how to decrease that pressure by a simple adjustment in your posture. |
Breathing for a happy pelvis
Learn about the kind of breathing we usually see in the Connect PT clinic, then watch until the end to see the type of breathing pattern we're looking for as we breathe. Featuring Marzena Bard and narrated by Michelle Dela Rosa. |
Ultrasound imaging for constipation
Get a glimpse of Connect PT's rehabilitative ultrasound with Bryn Zolty, PT. We can use the ultrasound to teach proper pelvic muscle coordination and help conditions like functional constipation. |
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Self treatment for pelvic pain
Learn how to ease pelvic discomfort from professional pelvic floor physical therapist, Becca Ironside, of Connect PT. She describes simple and safe techniques to treat your pelvic pain, easy methods that work for both women and men. |
"Dolphin on the table" and "skier" stretches
Marzena Bard, PTA walks you through how to perform the "Dolphin on the table" and “Skier” stretches. |
How men can empty the bladder and bowel for better sex
Good voiding habits of the bladder and bowel are important to having healthy sexual function in men. Watch Becca Ironside, PT as she explains how emptying on the toilet and male erections are related and tips to increase blood flow. |
Reduce pelvic, hip, or low back pain during intercourse
Many people with low back, pelvic floor or hip disorders experience pain with penetrative sex. Becca Ironside, PT, goes over how they can position themselves in four different sexual positions to decrease pain and improve satisfaction with their partners. Watch the video on YouTube. |
Kegels to improve male sexual function after prostate removal
Many people with low back, pelvic floor or hip disorders experience pain with penetrative sex. Becca Ironside, PT, goes over how they can position themselves in four different sexual positions to decrease pain and improve satisfaction with their partners. |
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Reduce pelvic, hip, or low back pain during intercourse
Watch Bryn Zolty, PT as she takes you through hip and pelvic stretches using wall support for easing pelvic floor muscle tension. |
Encouraging men to get checked for prostate issues
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Becca Ironside, interviews Waverly Willis, Executive Director of the Urban Barber Association, a barbershop owner, and cancer survivor who helps men address their specific health concerns in the most natural environment for optimal communication. |