Apart from in pregnancy, the pelvic floor is barely talked about at all – certainly not in elite sport. But it should be ...

In addition to acting as a support system, the pelvic floor helps with functions like urinating, defecating, childbirth, and ...

Many men suffer from pelvic floor disorders without knowing it. These issues can lead to pain, urinary problems, and sexual ...

Roughly a third of women and 16% of men will experience some kind of pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime, statistics have shown. What does that actually mean? The pelvic floor is a group of ...

Everyone has a pelvic floor. It’s made up of the muscles that support the urinary and reproductive tracts. This group of muscles also controls your bladder and bowels. In women, the pelvic floor keeps ...

Pelvic floor stability is the foundation of efficient functional movement, says this PT. Here’s where to start if you want to run, walk, and move better. The direct effects of a strong, ...

If you leak pee, find sex painful, are pregnant, or have given birth, your pelvic floor could probably use some help. The pelvic floor consists of hammock-like muscles that sit at the base of your ...

Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathroom, breathe, and orgasm, and it supports your internal organs. But pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to ...

UCSF’s Physical Therapy department debuts a new Women’s Health Residency Program this fall, which will include training on ...

Incontinence can have a number of causes, from surgery to injuries to pregnancy or age. Regardless of the cause of incontinence, it’s normal to want to reduce or relieve its symptoms. Most types of ...

Pelvic floor problems can occur in many forms for both men and women. Fecal or urinary leakage and pelvic pain—are all common pelvic floor problems. The pelvic floor encompasses the muscles, ligaments ...

Pelvic floor issues can occur among both men and women, but non-invasive strengthening therapy is available for people experiencing these issues. A Baylor College of Medicine urologist explains the ...