Visual Aids
Visual aids are critical in teaching patients about pelvic floor function. Emphasis should be placed on both the sling/hammock fibers and the figure-eight orientation of the musculature patient to visualize the fibers that run anterior-posterior (to create a “lifting” motion toward the heart) as well as the circumferential fibers (which produce a drawstring or […]

Prolapse
A prolapse is a supportive impairment. It refers to the descent of any of the pelvic viscera out of their normal alignment because of muscular, fascial, and/or ligamentous deficits, and increased abdominal pressure. A prolapse often worsens over time and with subsequent pregnancies and can be aggravated by constipation and straining with elimination.
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Pelvic floor muscle training is a valuable modality regardless of a patient’s presentation or cause of symptoms. The majority of women are unfamiliar with the presence of the pelvic floor muscles, and even less aware of their function and role in daily activities. Intervention is slowly becoming more common during the childbearing years owing to […]

Treatment of pelvic floor impairment has become more visible and accepted in the physical therapy community over the last 5 to 10 years. However, advanced and in-depth study of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, and treatment continues to be highly recommended for therapists who wish to specialize in this area.
Pelvic Floor Musculature
The pelvic floor musculature is composed […]