Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men all over the world. In fact, about 3 million Canadians over 40 years old are living with E.D.

The unfortunate fact is that once a man reaches the age of 40, they are much more likely to experience E.D than their younger counterparts.

The chance of developing E.D also increases with the following physical factors:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure (i.e hypertension)
• Heart disease
• Obesity
• Post-prostatectomy
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Tobacco usage
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Sleep disorders

The following psychological factors also contribute to increasing the risk of developing E.D:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress
• Relationship issues

There are many interventions that can help resolve this issue, or at least partially resolve it, that men can learn about from a pelvic floor physiotherapist, including:

• Pelvic floor muscle training
• Increasing cardiovascular fitness
• Relaxation techniques
• Use of vacuum erection devices (i.e penile pumps)

If you are struggling with any level of erectile dysfunction, book an appointment with us today!