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Men, don't ignore those pelvic floor exercises

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Pelvic floor exercises are commonly targeted at women. But for men, as they age in particular, the exercises can be of massive benefit - especially for a condition such as incontinence.

While pelvic muscles can weaken due to age, there are other factors that can contribute to their deterioration, such as an injury or surgery.

Surgeries like the removal of the prostate (radical prostatectomy), as well as conditions like diabetes can affect the pelvic floor muscles.

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