Men’s Health
Men's Health Physiotherapist
Lucy Forbes is a Men's Health Physiotherapist
Men’s Health physiotherapy is a very specialised area of physiotherapy. Active Therapies Physiotherapist and Director Lucy Forbes has undertaken extensive training in the area of Men’s Health. Lucy has a caring, open, compassionate, informative, collaborative, fun and empowering approach.
Lucy welcomes partners to attend the appointments, if they desire.
You do not need a referral to see Lucy.
Helping Men Recover from Prostate Cancer
Lucy Forbes has been treating men with prostate cancer for many years and works closely with local urologists, providing a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
The key areas of practice within Men’s Health Physiotherapy are :
- prostatectomy: urinary incontinence
- erectile dysfunction
- faecal incontinence
- post-rectal cancer
- urinary incontinence
Lucy guides her patients through a comprehensive education programme, advice and provides progressive exercise programmes. At the centre of the programme is the pelvic floor muscles, a group of muscles that all men and women have; they need to be trained, strengthened and co-ordinated with breathing and functional exercises to ensure a good recovery.
Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction
Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction are the common issues faced by men following prostatectomy. These muscles, like a calf muscle or a hamstring muscle, can be weak and damaged by surgery. They can be trained and strengthened to help support urinary control and return to sexual function.
No matter who your surgeon is, and no matter how long since your surgery, there is strong clinical evidence that pelvic floor muscle training improves incontinence and erectile dysfunction.