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Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms and Physiotherapy Treatments
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist, causing pain, numbness, and discomfort. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm into the palm of your hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist.
Pelvic Muscle Training in Men
Weak or damaged pelvic floor muscles can soon be strengthened as these muscles responds quite well to targeted muscle training, many patients find even a short course of physiotherapy helped them immensely.
Osteoporosis in Men
One in four men over the age of 50 will break bones during their lifetime due to Osteoporosis. Typically, osteoporosis is thought to be a disease that affects only women; however, this is untrue.
What Causes Male Pelvic Pain?
Male pelvic pain is also known as chronic prostatitis (CP) or chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). Male pelvic pain is a type of prostatitis. It is the most common form, accounting for 90% of prostatitis cases.
What is Prostatitis?
Prostatitis is inflammation (swelling) of the prostate gland. It can be a very painful and distressing condition. Prostatitis is most common between men in their 30’s to 50’s.
Physiotherapy after Prostate Surgery
Physiotherapy is recommended to all patients who have a prostatectomy. Its main goals are to minimise pain, reduce urinary incontinence, regain sexual function, reduce bowel problems, improve muscle strength.
Movember - Mens Health Awareness Month
Movember, also known as Men’s health awareness month, started in 2008, originally focusing on prostate and testicular cancer but over the years it has expanded to include mens mental health and suicide prevention.