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February 25, 2026SN Comprehensive Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Use of Ultrasound in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy among Men: Narrative Review

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AEAviv EidlinLKLeonid Kalichman

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Overview

This review highlights ultrasound's role in evaluating and treating pelvic floor disorders in men, suggesting its potential benefits for patient care.

Key Points

  • To explore the current applications and benefits of ultrasound in the physical therapy of male pelvic floor disorders.
  • Conducted a comprehensive literature search on ultrasound applications from January to September 2024.
  • Included studies on ultrasound for male pelvic floor rehabilitation and compared it to other methods.
  • Excluded non-peer-reviewed articles and studies without clear outcomes.
  • Ultrasound serves as an effective biofeedback tool for pelvic floor muscle activation in men post-prostatectomy.
  • Real-time imaging enhances patient understanding and engagement in rehabilitation protocols.
  • Ultrasound is useful for assessing pelvic floor function in men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome and anorectal dysfunction.
  • Identified challenges include anatomical variability and limitations in imaging resolution.

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Eidlin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e918df5123be5ed04f279https://doi.org/10.1007/s42399-026-02294-y
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