Prostate Cancer Awareness and Rehab
Post Prostactomy may patients suffer from urinary incontinence during the
first few weeks of recovery, for some it lasts months or years. Physical
therapy in particular pelvic floor muscle training or (PFMT), is recommended
and improves the capacity to increase urethral closure during stress
episodes.
A recent study indicates that PFMT is better than no therapy because it
reduces the episodes of incontinence by almost 72%. In January 2002-2004
the University of Florence conducted a trial for patients post prostate
cancer. Patients were enrolled and gathered into group A and B with similar
homogeneous situations. Group A underwent Pelvic Floor Rehab for 6 months
and was taught to hold a pelvic contraction in a supine position as well as,
sitting, standing, squatting, and going up and down stairs. Group B was the
control group with no therapy.
After one-month continence was achieved by 29 patients in group A (19%) and
only 8% in-group B. After three months 74% regained continence in group A
while only 30% percent in group B. In addition, the costs to controlling
incontinence issues in men after prostate surgery is close to $7,000 dollars
while people who undergo therapy cut that cost in half.
In support and recognition of Prostate Cancer, Men's Health is Sponsoring
Septembeard. To get involved men can throw out your razor, liberate
yourselves, and start growing! You can track your stats and growth on the
Septembeard page and see how you compete against other men in beard growth! You may also donate to the top 6 prostate research centers and
hospitals in the country.
Duffy and Bracken Physical Therapy's Jimmy Sherman is down with the beard
and prostrate awareness. We are also a Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Facility. If any of you have any questions or concerns, needs or
suggestions, please call 212-402-5430. We can help.
75 Maiden Lane, Suite 404
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-402-5430
Fax: 212-402-5432


