- Childbirth
- Constipation
- sustained coughing or sneezing
- Heavy lifting
- Obesity
- Hormones associated with menopause
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The pelvice floor consists of several layers of muscles that cover the bottom of the pelvic cavity. These muscles have 3 distinct roles:
How do you locate the pelvic floor muscles?
So what makes the pelvic floor muscles weak?
How does posture affect the pelvic floor? The way you carry your body all day affects the pelvic floor muscles. Some tips:
How do you prevent stress on the pelvic floor? Lifting Correctly As you get ready to lift:
The Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor consists of several layers of muscles that cover the bottom of the pelvic cavity. These muscles have 3 distinct roles:
How to Locate the Pelvic Floor Muscles
The Functional Stop Test This test is used to asses the strength of the pelvic floor muscles. DO NOT do this test every time you void because it will cause urine to flow back up into your system. It should be done once a week at the most. Procedure:
If performed correctly. you have isolated the pelvic floor muscles. When performing subsequent pelvic floor exercises (Kegels), you should feel a sensation of pulling up and in much like it did during this test. What Makes the Pelvic Floor Muscles Weak
How Posture Affects the Pelvic Floor The way you carry your body all day affects the pelvic floor muscles Some tips:
Preventing Stree on the Pelvic Floor Lifting correctly As you get ready to lift:
1. When you get past the age of 74 it is normal to wear protection pads. T or F
2. When I sneeze or cough, I pee myself. T or F 3. Most children who bed wet are also constipated. T or F 4. Children who are bedwetters turn into adults who have incontinence. T or F 5. Painful intercourse happens after every childbirth. T or F 6. It is normal to wake up at night to urinate at least once. T or F 7. It is ok to push or strain when you defecate (poop). T or F 8. 3 functions of the pelvic floor are sexual, sphincteric and supportive. T or F |
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