Recovery after prostate cancer treatment doesn't end when the surgery or radiation is over and many men are left with questions they never had the chance to ask.

In this special episode, pelvic floor physical therapists Laura McKaig and Tricia McCullough invite you inside a real prostate cancer support group meeting where they answer honest questions from men about urinary leakage, pelvic floor rehabilitation, sexual health, exercise, and life after treatment.

It's an open conversation filled with practical advice, encouragement, and the reassurance that you don't have to navigate recovery alone.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[00:54] – Support Group Preview

[02:35] – Why Rehab Gets Missed

[05:43] – What Pelvic PT Really Is

[08:25] – Audience Questions & Experiences

[11:42] – Kegels & Biofeedback Myths

[14:15] – Prehab: When Should You Start?

[17:15] – Recovery Timeline & Taking Action

[23:05] – Pelvic Anatomy Explained

[33:32] – Radiation Side Effects

[34:47] – Bladder & Bowel Connection

[36:01] – Pelvic Floor After Surgery

[37:17] – Radiation & Proton Therapy

[40:10] – Artificial Sphincter Questions

[42:07] – Strength, Fitness & Sexual Health

[47:32] – Healing, Recovery & Next Steps

Trisha McCulloch, PT, DPT, PRPC, CSCS Info-Bio:

Trisha is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Since graduating with her doctorate, she has participated in multiple public and hospital presentations providing education on a variety of pelvic health topics. She joined The University of Kansas Health System in 2017 to develop the Pelvic Health Therapy Program at The University of Kansas Health System..

Trisha is also a U.S. Army combat veteran and has served two tours in Iraq as a CH-47D Chinook mechanic and crewchief. She is also a lifetime member of and former Junior Vice Commander for the Lenexa VFW Post #7397.

Dr McCulloch has joined Laura McKaig as a special guest speaker for The Prostate Network, a prostate cancer support group based in the Kansas City metro area. Both Trisha and Laura enjoy sharing their skills and information as well as advocating for better access to pelvic floor therapy for prostate cancer survivors.

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🎵 Music Credits:

Original composition “Down There” by Forest Stewart

***DISCLAIMER***The content of this video, description, links, and comments, is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as medical advice or a personalized treatment plan. Pelvic Connection Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC is not liable for any injuries or damages related to the practice of any exercise or activity shown on this video. Injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek qualified professional advice about your medical condition or injury. Please consult your healthcare professional for specific concerns. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied from this content.

This episode is an honest conversation about what recovery after prostate surgery really feels like.

Pelvic floor physical therapist Laura McKaig interviews fellow pelvic PT Charles Dudley, MPT, COMT, owner of Davenport Pelvic Therapy, who shares his personal journey as both a provider and a prostate surgery patient.

Charles opens up about urinary retention, catheters, incontinence, pelvic floor rehab, complications after surgery, and the emotional reality many men quietly struggle with during recovery.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[00:57] – Meet Charles Dudley

[03:14] – Why Men Need Pelvic PT

[03:55] – His Symptoms and Diagnosis

[07:31] – Becoming a Pelvic Specialist

[10:04] – Clinic Access and Travel

[12:18] – Aquablation Surgery Story

[17:27] – Complications and Second TURP

[29:35] – Incontinence Products Reality

[32:46] – Coordination Over Strength

[35:35] – ShockWave And Fascial Effects

[36:36] – Prostate Recovery Mythbusting Game

[42:58] – Pads, YouTube, and taking YouTube advice

[46:13] – Emsella Chair Reality Check

[50:50] – Recovery Takeaways And Resources

Charles Dudley, MPT, COMT Info-Bio:

Charles is founder of Davenport Pelvic Therapy in Davenport FL. He first discovered about the importance of pelvic health after being diagnosed with a bladder dysfunction. Currently he is the only male physical therapist in his state specializing in men’s pelvic floor therapy.

Charles seeks to improve his knowledge and passes it along to others through continued study, assisting and teaching men's pelvic health courses, as well as writing articles for several medical publications. He provides physical therapy services in his Florida-based locations as well as offering phone or virtual consultations nation-wide.

You can contact Charles at charles@davenportpelvic.com

Website: https://davenportpelvic.com/

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Here’s to practical education, sustainable impact, and better pelvic health in 2026.

🎵 Music Credits:

Original composition “Down There” by Forest Stewart

***DISCLAIMER***The content of this video, description, links, and comments, is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as medical advice or a personalized treatment plan. Pelvic Connection Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC is not liable for any injuries or damages related to the practice of any exercise or activity shown on this video. Injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek qualified professional advice about your medical condition or injury. Please consult your healthcare professional for specific concerns. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied from this content.

This episode is for any man facing prostate surgery or recovering and wondering if things will ever feel normal again.

When Wayne was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 73, he felt what many men feel:

fear, confusion, and uncertainty about what to do next.

Surgery or radiation? What would recovery look like? Would life ever feel “normal” again?

In this episode, Men's pelvic health expert Laura McKaig interviews her past patient Wayne, who shares his real, unfiltered journey from diagnosis to recovery, including something most men are never told about:

👉 Pelvic floor “prehab” before surgery

Wait… you can actually prepare your body before prostate surgery?

Have a listen and find out.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[00:57] – Meet Wayne

[02:46] – Cancer Diagnosis Path

[04:00] – Prehab Before Prostatectomy

[07:48] – Finding the Prostate Network

[09:43] – Post Surgery Challenges

[12:03] – Incontinence Expectations

[14:54] – Starting Pelvic PT

[17:00] – Aha Moments in Recovery

[18:39] – Hemorrhoids Roadblock

[21:38] – Beyond Just Kegels

[23:12] – Whole Body Wellness

[26:58] – I’m Continent Now

[27:50] – Life After Therapy

[30:12] – Advice For New People Diagnosed

👉 Join the “What’s Up Down There” email list: https://www.pelvicconnection.com/contact

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Here’s to practical education, sustainable impact, and better pelvic health in 2026.

🎵 Music Credits:

Original composition “Down There” by Forest Stewart

***DISCLAIMER***The content of this video, description, links, and comments, is intended for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as medical advice or a personalized treatment plan. Pelvic Connection Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC is not liable for any injuries or damages related to the practice of any exercise or activity shown on this video. Injury risk is possible if you do not follow due diligence and seek qualified professional advice about your medical condition or injury. Please consult your healthcare professional for specific concerns. No guarantees of specific results are expressly made or implied from this content.