FAQs

Who should see a men’s health physiotherapist?

Men’s health physiotherapy can be useful for blokes with issues such as:

  • Incontinence
  • After dribble
  • Pelvic pain
  • Urgency & frequency
  • Bowel dysfunction
  • Erectile dysfunction

Physiotherapy can also be important for those suffering from prostate disease or embarking on prostate disease treatment (e.g. surgery or radiation).

What type of benefits could I get from men’s health physiotherapy?

As a relatively new area of physiotherapy, it is an exciting period for men’s health. Research evidence is growing by the month. Key findings to date include:

  • Pre-operative physiotherapy can improve continence outcomes following removal of the prostate
  • Expert physiotherapy, including pelvic floor/urethral training via transperineal ultrasound (as used at mhPT), results in better continence outcomes
  • General exercise, pelvic floor exercises and other types of physiotherapy interventions can complement medical management of erectile dysfunction

Will I be eligible for a rebate?

Physiotherapy is often covered under private health insurance extras cover. You’ll need to check the status of your individual insurance policy to confirm your eligibility for a rebate. Medicare rebates are available for eligible patients with a valid GP referral under a Chronic Condition Management Plan. mhPT is a proud supporter of our veterans and is therefore an active DVA provider. Those with a valid DVA card (and depending on their accepted conditions) may be eligible to access our services.