A very good interview and so important. Thanks and keep up the good work Dr. Susie. We have such a long way to go with male pelvic therapeutic education and practice. Even though I'm happy to provide modelling for pelvic therapy training purposes, the absence of training, as it applies to male pelvic therapy, speaks volumes in my locale (Toronto). Let's hope this will improve with greater acceptance in the short term... W.D.
We are neglecting men's pelvic floor because a lot of men don't know they have one. There is also a dash of toxic masculinity floating where men don't even want to go to their regular doctor, let alone admit their private areas are misbehaving. Once they go in the situation is critical. There are people out there in the womens health ecosystem that understand the impacts of the pelvic floor on all kinds of things, and readily recommend treatment, and why wouldn't they since it's a natural thing. My Urologist looked at me like I was crazy when I told him about pelvic PT. My first PT for my hip gave me a reproachful look when I talked about where it hurt. I've been receiving Pelvic PT for a long time, and there is no way for me to bring up my experiences to educate other guys without them positivley freaking out. Finding a provider in my area wasn't as hard as other places in the US, and I am thankful for that. I think about this alot, actually, and I wish there was a way to get guys to learn.
I had a great experience in PFPT several years ago due to hypermobility related muscle wierdness. Despite being the only male in the building they made me feel welcomed.
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A very good interview and so important. Thanks and keep up the good work Dr. Susie. We have such a long way to go with male pelvic therapeutic education and practice. Even though I'm happy to provide modelling for pelvic therapy training purposes, the absence of training, as it applies to male pelvic therapy, speaks volumes in my locale (Toronto). Let's hope this will improve with greater acceptance in the short term... W.D.
We are neglecting men's pelvic floor because a lot of men don't know they have one. There is also a dash of toxic masculinity floating where men don't even want to go to their regular doctor, let alone admit their private areas are misbehaving. Once they go in the situation is critical. There are people out there in the womens health ecosystem that understand the impacts of the pelvic floor on all kinds of things, and readily recommend treatment, and why wouldn't they since it's a natural thing. My Urologist looked at me like I was crazy when I told him about pelvic PT. My first PT for my hip gave me a reproachful look when I talked about where it hurt. I've been receiving Pelvic PT for a long time, and there is no way for me to bring up my experiences to educate other guys without them positivley freaking out. Finding a provider in my area wasn't as hard as other places in the US, and I am thankful for that. I think about this alot, actually, and I wish there was a way to get guys to learn.
I had a great experience in PFPT several years ago due to hypermobility related muscle wierdness. Despite being the only male in the building they made me feel welcomed.
Good grief Gertie. No, no, no. I will die first.
Great information. I'm still looking for a therapist in my area. Thanks
Jesus Christ of Nazareth gave me a new pelvis..
My body's healed in Christ Jesus of Nazareth.. Amen.
Hi,
I would like know if the training works for post-bowel movement pain in buttocks, lumbar and rectal too, in male.