PhysioMatters

Preparing for prostate surgery is one thing. Recovering from it is another. Many men are surprised by how gradual recovery can feel, especially during the first few weeks. It is common to wonder whether what you are experiencing is normal, whether you are doing too much or too little, and when you will start feeling more like yourself again. One of the most frequent questions we hear is: “What should recovery actually look like week by week?” While every person’s experience is different,...

For many men, urinary leakage after prostate surgery is not constant. Instead, it tends to happen during specific activities. You might notice leakage when: Coughing or sneezing Standing up from a chair Getting out of bed Lifting groceries Walking longer distances Climbing stairs Exercising Laughing or moving suddenly If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing stress urinary incontinence, one of the most common patterns of leakage following prostate surgery. From a physiotherapist’s...

After pregnancy, many women are eager to rebuild their core strength and return to exercise. However, discovering that you have diastasis recti can make that process feel confusing. One article says you should avoid certain movements completely. Another recommends a long list of exercises. Before long, it becomes difficult to know what exercises and movements are actually safe. This often leads to an important question: “What core exercises should I be doing if I have diastasis recti?” From a...