Pelvic floor muscle function is to support the pelvic organs and maintain continence. Having strong...
Pelvic floor muscle function is to support the pelvic organs and maintain continence. Having strong pelvic floor muscles gives us control over the bladder and bowel. Weakened pelvic floor muscles mean the internal organs are not fully supported and you may have difficulty controlling the release of urine, faeces or flatus.
Some of the common causes of a weakened pelvic floor include pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, surgery and straining form chronic constipation. Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve muscle tone and prevent incontinence, symptoms of prolapse and prevent the need for corrective surgery.
Take our “HOW HEALTHY IS YOUR PELVIC FLOOR”? Quiz to find out if we can help you.
If you answered YES to any of the above then one of our friendly pelvic floor physiotherapists can help you.
Continence
“1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men have experienced incontinence”
Symptoms of incontinence can include:
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* Start with doing your pelvic floor exercises daily....