title: Pelvic floor physical therapy for patients with prostatitis.
abstract: The most common form of prostatitis is National Institutes of Health category III, also known as chronic abacterial prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome. The search for effective and durable therapy for this condition remains frustrating for both patients and physicians. A new approach incorporating a neurobahavioral and musculoskeletal perspective is emerging as a means of diagnosing and treating affected patients. Adopting methods from gynecology, colorectal surgery, and physical therapy has had promising effects in men diagnosed with chronic prostatitis.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Potts
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: O'Dougherty
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000503:physiopathology; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000628:therapy*