Northern Sydney Men's Health Physiotherapy in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Medical centre

Northern Sydney Men's Health Physiotherapy

Locality: Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8850 7770

Address: 2/31 Terminus Street 2154 Castle Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.nsmhp.com.au

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25.01.2022 Know someone who has had a prostatectomy or other prostate surgery or perhaps is having this surgery in the future? This is a great little podcast well worth listening to - discussing sexual health following surgery. https://thepelvichealthpodcast.podbean.com/e/sexual-recove/ #prostate #prostatecancer #menshealth #sex #sexualhealth #physiotherapy #menshealthphysio

25.01.2022 Physiotherapy should be part of the standard care for prostate cancer An article written by one of our colleagues, explaining the role of physiotherapy for men with prostate cancer. For more info on our services for men with prostate cancer, visit http://www.nsmhp.com.au/prepost-prostate-surgery/

24.01.2022 A relatively new treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (or enlarged prostate) getting some news coverage. Read the article for details as to how it has the potential to shrink prostate size. The steam or Rezum treatment is fairly new - we are aware of a few Urologists in Sydney having commenced offering this procedure earlier this year. #prostate #BPH #enlargedprostate

23.01.2022 The clinic will be closed from today through until 29 Dec. We will re-open on 30 Dec. We wish you a Merry Christmas Appointments for when we re-open can be made through our website www.nsmhp.com.au

22.01.2022 You may have heard the term "EXERCISE IS MEDICINE" . Well, it's true! Exercise can help with a vast number of health conditions ranging from arthritis to diabetes, dementia to heart disease & even INCONTINENCE. Tomorrow night (Tues 3 July) at 8:30pm SBS INSIGHT are airing an episode called "THE EXERCISE PILL". We strongly recommend viewing this episode. Set an alarm and see how exercise really is a fantastic form of medicine for so many conditions. The previe...w also make mention of a gentleman who claims his incontinence resolved due to exercise alone! Tuesday 3 July 2018 8:30pm SBS TV For more info on the program visit https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/tvepisode/exercise-pill

21.01.2022 Eating your dinner at least 2 hours before going to sleep or prior to 9pm has been linked with a reduced incidence of prostate cancer in the order 26% compared to those who go to bed within 2 hours of eating dinner or have dinner after 9pm. The results were published earlier this year by Kogevinas et. al. in the International Journal of Cancer. The Spanish study looked at 621 men with prostate cancer and compared them with a control group. The subjects were all interviewed in... relation to sleep and meal timing. Interestingly, night shift workers were excluded from the study. The study also similarly looked at any association with breast cancer & found a similar 16% reduction in those that eat dinner prior to 9pm or at least 2 hours prior to going to bed. Ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30016830 #prostatecancer #prostate #cancer #diet #sleep

21.01.2022 Prostate cancer is typically seen as an older man condition. It can and does effect younger men too - just not in the same numbers. This article discusses a number of things which need to be considered by younger men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer.

21.01.2022 Want to know what the research shows in terms of differences between open & robotic-assisted prostate surgery? The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia have a blog post on this topic - see link below. You will need to join their online community to access the article though.

21.01.2022 A recent US based study revealed that men with stress urinary incontinence are delaying seeking treatment for many years! Based on the men surveyed, men with stress incontinence waited on average 32 months from onset of symptoms until they sought treatment! Stress urinary incontinence is where leakage of urine occurs due to an increase in pressure within the abdominal cavity (e.g. coughing, sneezing & lifting). It can be caused by a variety of factors, however is particularly... prevalent after prostate surgery. Targeted physiotherapy treatments can assist with stress incontinence http://www.nsmhp.com.au/urinary-incontinence/ IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW, ARE EXPERIENCING STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE - DON'T DELAY GETTING TREATMENT! TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE.

20.01.2022 For many men we see with incontinence symptoms, they often have great concern about leaving their homes or other familiar places . One of the big reasons for this is not knowing whether there will be toilets where they are going and where they are located . Good news! There is actually a government website, call the National Public Toilet Map which maps out where toilets are located & other relevant information. A great tool to help those with incontinence plan their outings

20.01.2022 Guys who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer - think you could spare some time for a study being conducted looking at who uses/accesses online prostate cancer communities and issues relating to them? There seems to be so many studies being run at the moment in so many areas relating to prostate cancer! All the details regarding the study and how to participate are in the image below.

19.01.2022 Men - do you experience pelvic pain? If so, you may well be able to help Western Sydney University develop a questionnaire to gauge the impact of pelvic pain on men's lives, such that this is able to be assessed and tracked over time. If you experience pelvic pain & can spare around 10 minutes to complete a survey, please click the link below.

19.01.2022 Been given a pelvic floor exercise instruction sheet by your doctor or nurse? Perhaps you got instructions online or elsewhere. You might want to read this. Our latest blog post explores some of the issues around written or verbal pelvic floor training instructions & why you should consider consulting a men's health physiotherapist. #menshealth #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorexercises #physio #physiotherapy #kegels

18.01.2022 "A lack of sanitary bins for men is a wee problem that nobody wants to talk about" via ABC News. A big issue for many men experiencing incontinence and a massive barrier limiting these men getting out an about. From talking with our patients, anything that can be done to reduce barriers for men with incontinence to live a normal life needs to be explored.

17.01.2022 Have a great long-weekend! Whether you are watching the football grand finals, catching up with family or friends, working your way through a job list or just enjoying a well earned break, we hope it's a good one. The clinic will be closed on Monday 1 October & will re-open on Tuesday 2 October. Appointments can still be made at anytime online via our website www.nsmhp.com.au

17.01.2022 Did you catch the SBS INSIGHT on Tuesday night? Especially the part about exercise assisting with incontinence after prostate surgery. If you missed it, check out the video below. Incontinence and impotence following radical prostatectomy surgery is incredibly common. Specific targetted exercises along with a mpre encompassing general exercise program can help with both of these conditions. This forms a large part of what we do with men experiencing these symptoms. The resul...ts are even better if exercise can be commenced prior to having prostate surgery. To see the whole program regarding how exercise can assist with numerous chronic health conditions, visit https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/tvepisode/exercise-pill #prostate #surgery #exercise #physio #physiotherapy #menshealth #incontinence #exerciseismedicine

16.01.2022 Up to half of men in their 30's in the UK experience erectile dysfunction - survey finds. Erectile dysfunction is often thought to be an issue for older men, however it can effect men of any age and studies indicate that it is not uncommon for younger men. Pelvic floor exercises, among other strategies, can assist with erectile dysfunction.... To find out how we help men with erectile dysfunction, visit http://www.nsmhp.com.au/erectile-dysfunction/ #ED #erectiledysfunction #men #male #menshealth #sex #sexualhealth #physio #physiotherapy

15.01.2022 Do you know of the benefits of exercise in those with cancer? Specifically relating to cancer, exercise appears to have the potential to reduce cancer growth & cancer recurrence. This is on top of all of the other known benefits of exercise. To hear more about this specific topic, listen in to the podcast via the link below where Dr Catherine Granger explores this topic. #exerciseismedicine #cancer #physiotherapy

14.01.2022 GPs recommend physio more than any other health profession because they can manage and treat such a wide range of conditions. Help us ensure all Australians #choosephysio for cancer treatment.

13.01.2022 Physiotherapy for erectile dysfunction? Yes, it's a thing! Great to see an article of this nature getting published on Men'sHealth. To find out more about how we help men with erectile dysfunction, visit http://www.nsmhp.com.au/erectile-dysfunction/... #men #menshealth #erectiledysfunction #ED #erection #sex #sexualhealth

13.01.2022 Pelvic floor exercises are often commonly associated with treating incontinence and womens health issues, but did you know they play an important role in treat...ing common problems experienced by men in the bedroom? These exercises are non-invasive and cheaper than traditional methods, with reports of high success rates among patients. Visit your pelvic floor #physiotherapist to gain expert #advice and correct #exercise prescription. #ChoosePhysio #MensHealth #PelvicHealth https://bit.ly/2WcjIO0

12.01.2022 Cyclists listen up I'm frequently asked by men about the appropriateness of various forms of exercise, especially the impact of cycling on sexual function, urinary function, prostatitis & saddle region soreness/numbness. Good news! A large study published in Oct 2017 showed the following in respect to cycling , compared to runners and swimmers :... * Cycling had no effect on urinary function, * Cycling actually has a slightly protective effect on erectile dysfunction. * Standing whilst cycling for >20% of the time resulted in significantly odds of experiencing saddle region numbness, * Having the handlebars level o with or higher than the saddle resulted in lower odds of saddle region numbness or sores, * Cycling did result in significantly higher rates of urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra). Ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29031767 @MrWillFinch (twitter)

11.01.2022 What is a nerve sparing radical prostatectomy? A radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the entirety of the prostate gland, usually due to the presence of cancer within the prostate. A nerve sparing radical prostatectomy is where the nerves around the prostate gland (prostatic nerve plexus) are preserved whilst the prostate gland is removed. The prostatic nerve plexus is intricately wrapped directly around the prostate gland and is highly susceptible to injur...y. These nerves are responsible for erectile function and as such damage to these nerves typically leads to erectile dysfunction. It is also possible that damage to these nerves can contribute to urinary incontinence as well. ..... To read the full blog article, visit http://www.nsmhp.com.au/what-is-a-nerve-sparing-radical-pr/ #prostate #prostatectomy #radicalprostatectomy #ED #erection #erectiledysfunction #nerves #nervesparing #physio #physiotherapy

11.01.2022 What do we treat at Northern Sydney Men's Health Physiotherapy? For further details visit www.nsmhp.com.au For details specifically related to management of sports & musculoskeletal conditions, visit https://bit.ly/2xgCqpE

10.01.2022 It's #menshealthweek and we're shining a light on what physiotherapy can do for Aussie men. Did you know that the health status of males in most countries, incl...uding Australia, is generally poorer than that of females? Despite this, men are less likely to seek medical attention. As physiotherapists, we treat everything from sprained ankles to heart disease and problems with the pelvic floor, bladder or bowel. It's time to make a changeso to all the men out there, go to www.choose.physio and find a physiotherapist near you today. See more

10.01.2022 Moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise has been shown to improve erectile dysfunction symptoms, according to systematic review (Silva et al., 2017) For those with erectile dysfunction, it might be time to get on your bike or time to get walking . If you need advise regarding what type of exercise may be appropriate for you or what other treatment options are available for erectile dysfunction, you should speak with one of our men's health physios.... #exercise #physio #physiotherapy #menshealth #ED #erectiledysfunction

09.01.2022 Today marks the first day of Mens Health Week for 2019. With evidence linking erectile dysfunction with subsequent cardiovascular disease, the APA is urging Au...stralian men to put aside their embarrassment and have honest and potentially lifesaving - discussions with their health care practitioner about their sexual health. #MediaRelease #Press #choosephysio See more

09.01.2022 Today marks the start of Men's Health Week (11-17 June) to increase awareness of & promote men's health matters. The theme for this week is "Men and Families - Making Healthy Connections". To start the week, we thought we would share the following infographic regarding male health matters. For more info about the week, visit http://www.menshealthweek.org.au/... #menshealth #menshealthweek

08.01.2022 Great to see the awareness of men's health issues at this time of year with #Movember. There are a number of unique issues that men can experience, which a men's health physiotherapist can assist with. We are pleased to be able to offer services to manage all of these conditions. If you are experiencing any of these conditions, visit our website www.nsmhp.com.au or call our clinic on 8850 2212 to see how a men's health physiotherapist can help.

07.01.2022 Great to hear that Medicare rebates for #prostate MRI announced as part of #Budget2018 #Menshealth

03.01.2022 Robotic vs traditional (open) prostatectomy for treatment for prostate cancer? There is often debate regarding the different means of surgery for removing the prostate gland. A recent study has looked at the differences between the 2 methods. We typically assist men following prostatectomy in relation to urinary incontinence & erectile dysfunction. The study revealed that there was no difference between the 2 method in relation to preserving continence & erectile function.... To find out more regarding other differences including post-operative PSA readings, pain levels, positive cancer margins & psychological distress, click on the article and have a read for yourself. #prostate #prostatectomy #prostatecancer #surgery #incontinence #erectiledysfunction

03.01.2022 "I'm having a prostatectomy, when do I need to come in for physio?" This is something that we are asked all the time. The best time to start physiotherapy is at least a few weeks PRIOR to surgery. Doing this gives you the best chance of minimising the duration and extent of any urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction following surgery. There are a number of research papers supporting this view, including one published in 2016 by Sathianathen et al., which showed that co...mmencing a structured pelvic floor physiotherapy program prior to surgery led to 75.6% reduction in urinary leakage at 3 months after surgery compared to men who only started physiotherapy after surgery. #prostate #prostatectomy #physiotherapy #physio #pelvicfloor #incontinence"

03.01.2022 Something a little random for your Friday...REDHEADS ARE LESS LIKELY TO DEVELOP PROSTATE CANCER A 2013 study published in the British Journal of Cancer, revealed that natural redheads had a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer compared to all other hair colours. The reduced risk was roughly half of that of all other hair colours. This is a one of a kind study and the results need to be interpreted carefully. The study was conducted on the back of a larger study of F...innish men aged 50-69, all of whom were smokers. The original study was looking at the effect of various supplements on cancer incidence. The results relating to hair colour came from a follow-up questionnaire, which ascertained a number of character traits from the participants. The total number of men involved in the study was almost 21000. The mechanism for why the reduced risk occurs in redheads is not well understood. It is believed to be linked to changes in the MC1R gene, which is associated with having red hair colour. Ref: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23860522

02.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update The current COVID-19 situation is one that is ever evolving. At Northern Sydney Men's Health Physiotherapy we have taken steps to ensure the health & safety of our staff & patients, based on the best advise from the Department of Health, during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The actions that we take, will be constantly reviewed in line with advice that we receive & we will keep you updated. OUR CLINIC IS STILL OPEN & WE ARE STILL CONSULTING... PATIENTS AS NORMAL WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES AT THIS STAGE 1. We ask that if you have returned from overseas (from any country) within the past 14 days, that you DO NOT enter our clinic. 2. We ask that if you have a fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath, that you DO NOT enter our clinic. 3. We ask that if you have been advised to quarantine or self-isolate, that you DO NOT breach this and enter our premises. 4. We have adjusted our appointment cancellation policy & cancellation fees will not apply to those outlined in points 1-3. Please contact the clinic ASAP on 8850 2212 to advise & reschedule your appointment to a later date if this applies. Non-attendance fees will still remain in place if you fail to advise us of your situation. 5. Hand sanitiser has been placed on the front counter & we ask all patients to use this on entering the clinic. 6. We have removed some chairs & increased distance between chairs in our waiting room to allow for greater social distancing. 7. We will not be greeting you with hand shakes or other contact hand gestures at this time. 8. We have increased our clinic cleaning, especially areas of known hand contact. 9. We will continue with our hand hygiene measures with our hands being washed before & after all patient contact. TELEHEALTH CONSULTATIONS We understand that there may be situations arise where it is not appropriate to consult patients in the clinic or you may not be wanting to come into the clinic. Where appropriate, it may be more suitable for telehealth physiotherapy consultations to occur. A telehealth consultation can take place either by phone or video call. We are working through the practicalities of offering this service & will look to make further announcements regarding this in coming days. If you are interested in this service, please contact the clinic on 8850 2212 and we can discuss this with you. If you have any queries relating to these measures, please contact the clinic on 8850 2212. We will continue to update you as the situation evolves.

02.01.2022 R U OK? Today is R U OK? day. Make today the day that you ask someone whether they are OK....and then take the time to listen and engage in conversation. Action like this can make an enormous difference to the lives of those around you! #startaconversation

02.01.2022 What is real-time ultrasound? We are regularly asked how ultrasound is used with men in the clinic and what it can be useful for. To find out more, click the link.