Pumped: A Therapist’s Guide to Penile Pumps and Implanted Prostheses

Physical therapists often undergo training in the skills they expect to support clients with inside the clinic. However, physical therapists rarely receive hands-on training on (1) the use of penile pumps and (2) supporting clients with implanted penile prostheses. With the increase in the population over 65, as well as expanding access to gender-affirming surgeries, pelvic health physical therapists are more likely to encounter both pumps and prostheses. This talk seeks to demystify these options and help physical therapists feel more confident supporting their cisgender and transgender clients. 

Learning Objectives

1. Participants will be able to instruct their clients in penile and external genitalia pump use.
2. Participants will understand the process for clients undergoing penile prosthesis implantation. 
3. Participants will understand how pelvic rehabilitation might be different for clients with penile prostheses. 

Meet Our Presenter

Ken McGee, PT, DPT, WCS (they/he) 

Ken McGee, PT, DPT (they/he) is a white, queer, transmasculine physical therapist based on Coast Salish land (Seattle, WA). They value opportunities to teach about shared themes in cisgender and transgender men’s pelvic health, drawing upon their 10+ years of experience in pelvic health. Throughout the year, Ken instructs hands-on pelvic examination and treatment skills as a faculty member of Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Ken is proud to be part of the inaugural faculty for Tufts University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Seattle. Outside of the clinic, Ken enjoys advocating for queer families as a birth doula and lactation educator. Ken is the proud parent of two incredibly active kiddos.