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

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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 for everyone with a pelvis! The go-to fix for many pelvic floor issues is often “Do Kegels”. But is that really the answer?

Men's pelvic health expert Laura McKaig teams up with her local colleague, Kesley Beach DPT, pregnancy/postpartum expert.

Wait a minute…what does post-prostate surgery have to do with postpartum? Have a listen and find out! We’ve been wanting to do this episode together for quite some time, and it finally happened. Laura and Kelsey are coming in hot on the topic of Kegels: the truths, myths, and even the controversy surrounding this exercise.

You may agree, you may disagree with our take on Kegels, or you may end up with more questions. In any case, we welcome your comments and questions! It’s time to have more open and informed conversations about this topic. We also invite you to help us spread the word, and to share this episode with someone else, maybe even your doctor! It’s for people of any gender and any age.

⏱️ Timestamps:

[01:08] – Kegel or Not

[01:18] – Meet Kelsey Beach

[02:28] – Why Pelvic PT

[06:40] – What Is a Kegel

[10:17] – Kegel Myths Online

[19:42] – Better Kegel Cues

[22:11] – Mens Kegel Cues

[24:12] – Urine Stop Debate

[27:50] – Sculpt Chair Scam

[31:29] – Kegel Trainers Weights

[34:53] – Final Takeaways

Kelsey’s Info-Bio:

Our special guest is Kelsey Beach, DPT. Kelsey is founder of enCORE Therapy & Performance, specializing in pelvic floor physical therapy, pregnancy, postpartum care, and birth preparation. Since earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Southwest Baptist University in 2011, she has been deeply immersed in this niche.

It was during her first pregnancy in 2020 that she realized the significant lack of education available to pregnant women regarding their physical changes and preparation for birth. This led her to integrate pelvic floor rehab, functional mobility, and pregnancy education, culminating in the “birth” of enCORE Therapy.

Website: https://www.encoretherapykc.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.pt.birth.nerd/

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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.