Learn how to effectively strengthen your pelvic floor with targeted core exercises. Physical therapists share moves to improve bladder function, sexual health, and reduce back pain.

Workout routines frequently address the heart, arms, legs and back. But there's another set of muscles gym-goers should consider—the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a set of muscles and connective ...

The average human has about 600 muscles, and we definitely play favorites with them. Many people aspire to have a sculpted rump or chiseled abs, but who among us wants the world’s most pliable wrists ...

Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that a program of pelvic floor muscle exercises, combined with pelvic health education, can be an effective way to manage urinary incontinence ...

(HealthDay News) — Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) results in greater pelvic floor symptom improvement than watchful waiting in women with pelvic organ prolapse, according to a study published ...

“We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal on the hip, groin, pelvis, the pelvic floor is missing. It’s wild how this muscle ...

It’s estimated that 40 per cent of women in the UK live with some form of urinary incontinence. Defined by the NHS as the unintentional or involuntary leakage of urine, it can be broadly be ...

Lie on your back with your arms extended toward the ceiling and your knees bent at 90 degrees (shins parallel to the floor). Slowly lower your right arm overhead and extend your left leg toward the ...

Some muscles you think about strengthening more than others. If you’re 50 or older, you might know the importance of strength training, which helps prevent bone and muscle loss, both of which ...

You probably never think about your pelvic floor muscles unless something goes wrong, but these hidden muscles at the bottom of your pelvis play a crucial role in breathing efficiency that most people ...

Working muscle groups as a unit is a great way to maximize the benefits of your exercise regimen. Strengthening your muscles is important because it allows you to perform everyday activities and ...