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What is a pelvic floor?
A pelvic floor is composed of muscle fibers which span under the pelvis. To read more on pelvic floor, check out en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvic_floor and www.pelvicfloor.com
What is the pelvic floor in both male and female called?
The pelvic floor is also called the pelvic diaphragm.
When do you require surgery for urinary incontinence?
Mild degree of incontinence can be managed by pelvic floor exercises and using incontinence pads. If symptoms are interfering with your work and regular activities then you can consider having surgery for incontinence.
What is the medical condition pelvic relaxation?
A weakening of the supportive muscles and ligaments of the pelvic floor, this condition, which affects women causes the pelvic floor to sag and press into the wall of the vagina.
How long do it take recover from pelvic surgery?
how long does it take to heal after a pelvic surgeory
How do you exercise pelvic floor muscles?
Pelvic floor exercises are done to help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. These are the muscles you use when you stop and start urination.The exercises are easy to do just contract your muscles as if you were trying to stop peeing and release again.Some people find these muscles hard to control and may use a pelvic floor toner which does the exercises for you.
What is a description of pelvic relaxation?
The pelvic floor normally holds the uterus and the bladder in position above the vagina. When the pelvic floor becomes stretched/damaged, these organs can sag into the vagina, sometimes bulging out.
What is the pelvic floor?
The bottom of the cavity formed by the pelvis (the internal space where all the pelvic organs are).
What causes pelvic floor muscle spasms and what are the treatments?
The inability to properly relax and coordinate the muscles in your pelvic floor to urinate or have a bowel movement is known as pelvic floor dysfunction. Causes: Traumatic injuries to the pelvic area. Pregnancy. Overusing the pelvic muscles (like going to the bathroom too often or pushing too hard), eventually leading to poor muscle coordination. Pelvic surgery. Being overweight. Advancing age. Top three Treatment: Biofeedback: The most popular kind of treatment, is carried out with a physical therapist's assistance. Over 75% of persons with pelvic floor dysfunction benefit from biofeedback, which is not unpleasant. Medication: Taking daily drugs that support regular, smooth bowel motions is a crucial component of treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Techniques for relaxation: Your doctor or physical therapist might also advise you to try meditation, warm baths, yoga and exercises, or acupuncture. Feel free to call us at (913) 601-8151
What is a Pelvic exenteration?
Pelvic exenteration-- Extensive surgery to remove the uterus, ovaries, pelvic lymph nodes, part or all of the vagina, and the bladder, rectum, and/or part of the colon.
What are some good pelvic floor exercises to try?
Some good pelvic floor exercises to try are Kegel exercises and Pilates. There are Kegel exercises for men and women. These exercises can help women recover muscle tone after pregnancy. http://pilates.about.com/od/technique/a/Pelvic-Floor-Muscles.htm
What is the medical condition uterine prolapse?
Also called a pelvic floor hernia or prudendal hernia occurs when the pelvic floor is damaged and the uterus sags, sometimes into the vaginal opening.
