Hi was just at my urologist and he recommended more physical therapy. I have a meeting with the physical therapist on Monday. I’m just not sure about it. I have been incontinent for years unable to control and hold my bladder. I have been managing it with diapers but I still very embarrassed by wearing them especially at physical therapy. Any questions I should ask or what should I expect at the meeting. Any suggestions are welcome thanks
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- Thread starter newtothis
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If you’re being referred to PT by your urologist I’m pretty sure he’ll already know why. Years ago I went to PT after shoulder surgery. My PT saw my waistband and asked if I’d like to be referred to a pelvic floor PT therapist. I let him know I had tried that a couple times in the past and had zero results. Informed him about my neurogenic bladder and my Dr.s assessment and he had nothing more to suggest. Anyway to be embarrassed in front of professional health people is understndandable but really unnecessary. Just try and relax about it. My primary asked me last year about my diaper and I reminded him about my NB and he simply said, oh that’s right. And just went on with his exam. You will find no judgement from professionals.
Before the visit write down questions that you have about PT, what bothers you most, and goals you would like to achieve.
MountainLake622
New member
I recently started pelvic floor therapy.
I was a little embarrassed about it at first.
But the therapist was very nice, and there is a private room for pelvic floor.
She didn't have me remove any clothing, but she did need to place her hands on my buttocks, over my sweats and diaper, as I was practicing Kegel exercises she showed me.
The whole first session was basically an intake, just a lot of questions.
So going into the first actual therapy session, she already knew I wore diapers but it was still a little embarrassing.
They have a private room for pelvic floor therapy so it was better than being on the main pt floor, but still a little embarrassing because most pelvic floor patients at this place are females.
She apologized for the handouts she gave me that showed female anatomy and she had to adapt everything for male
I guess pelvic floor therapists who specialize in male issues are pretty rare outside major cities.
It was somewhat helpful but I'm not sure I'll continue.
I went for 4 sessions.
I was a little embarrassed about it at first.
But the therapist was very nice, and there is a private room for pelvic floor.
She didn't have me remove any clothing, but she did need to place her hands on my buttocks, over my sweats and diaper, as I was practicing Kegel exercises she showed me.
The whole first session was basically an intake, just a lot of questions.
So going into the first actual therapy session, she already knew I wore diapers but it was still a little embarrassing.
They have a private room for pelvic floor therapy so it was better than being on the main pt floor, but still a little embarrassing because most pelvic floor patients at this place are females.
She apologized for the handouts she gave me that showed female anatomy and she had to adapt everything for male
I guess pelvic floor therapists who specialize in male issues are pretty rare outside major cities.
It was somewhat helpful but I'm not sure I'll continue.
I went for 4 sessions.
Wow it really wasn’t that bad. I met with my therapist today she very nice and understanding. She went over what I needed to do and even started with me today. She told me it’s a in a private space so no need to be embarrassed. I was ok with her helping me move around like it needed to and was very comfortable in my diaper. She even told me it’s no big deal. I left feeling relieved
MountainLake622
New member
I recently started pelvic floor therapy.
I was a little embarrassed about it at first.
But the therapist was very nice, and there is a private room for pelvic floor.
She didn't have me remove any clothing, but she did need to place her hands on my buttocks, over my sweats and diaper, as I was practicing Kegel exercises she showed me.
The whole first session was basically an intake, just a lot of questions.
So going into the first actual therapy session, she already knew I wore diapers but it was still a little embarrassing.
They have a private room for pelvic floor therapy so it was better than being on the main pt floor, but still a little embarrassing because most pelvic floor patients at this place are females.
She apologized for the handouts she gave me that showed female anatomy and she had to adapt everything for male
I guess pelvic floor therapists who specialize in male issues are pretty rare outside major cities.
It was somewhat helpful but I'm not sure I'll continue.
I went for 4 sessions.
I was a little embarrassed about it at first.
But the therapist was very nice, and there is a private room for pelvic floor.
She didn't have me remove any clothing, but she did need to place her hands on my buttocks, over my sweats and diaper, as I was practicing Kegel exercises she showed me.
The whole first session was basically an intake, just a lot of questions.
So going into the first actual therapy session, she already knew I wore diapers but it was still a little embarrassing.
They have a private room for pelvic floor therapy so it was better than being on the main pt floor, but still a little embarrassing because most pelvic floor patients at this place are females.
She apologized for the handouts she gave me that showed female anatomy and she had to adapt everything for male
I guess pelvic floor therapists who specialize in male issues are pretty rare outside major cities.
It was somewhat helpful but I'm not sure I'll continue.
I went for 4 sessions.
Glad to hear! Hope it helps you!
Bryce
New member
Well hey there, I too finaly got into Pelvic PT. Therapist was great, lots of info and she totally understood. I have my third sesion today. She wants me to get a back MRI and that could be causing some issues. I wear tabs when I'm away from home, so far no judgement. I laughed the first visit cause she made it a point to tell me that the floor was "pee proof". LOL But, it's true, there are few male pelvic therapists out there, I guess because it's an advanced position to treat males.
MountainLake622
New member
Yeah it was pretty informative. She helped me realize that some of my issues in addition to what's going on w my prostate, are likely from a hip injury about 7 years ago. All those muscles in the pelvic floor are inter related. That's one of the reasons in addition to absorbancy I had to go to tab diapers. I had limited range of motion and it was almost impossible to change my pullups in a public restroom stall.
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