5 benefits and pelvic floor
Squatty Potty is a toilet footstool designed to mimic the natural squatting position, promoting faster and more complete defecation (poo). Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder. In the United States alone, more than 2.5 million people visit their health care provider each year seeking relief from uncomfortable constipation symptoms. Countries where squatting toilets are the […]
Pelvic floor function after third- and fourth-degree perineal tears: a case-control study on quality of life | BMC Women’s Health
This study demonstrates that the PFDI-20 is a valid and useful tool to analyze pelvic floor dysfunction in the postpartum population through quality of life assessment. Perineal tears are a common phenomenon after vaginal delivery, with an incidence of 53-85%, highly dependent on patient characteristics, labor movements, and obstetric assistance during delivery. [13]. Our case […]
Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for post-operative patients with rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta… This study investigated the effectiveness and health-related quality of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for fecal incontinence (FI). The purpose was to evaluate… 3 hours ago
Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training for post-operative patients with rectal cancer: a systematic review and meta… This study investigated the effectiveness and health-related quality of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) for fecal incontinence (FI). The purpose was to evaluate… 3 hours ago
Anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles
The pelvic floor muscles extend from the pubic bone to the coccyx on both sides. These muscles, often referred to as the core, maintain stability of the spine and support the organs located in the pelvis. Both men and women can suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction, which affects the bladder, vagina, prostate, and rectum, due […]