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 How to Do Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a specialized approach to strengthening and rehabilitating the muscles of the pelvic floor. These muscles support essential functions such as bladder and bowel control, sexual health, and core stability. Whether you're recovering from childbirth, dealing with urinary incontinence, or managing pelvic pain, PFPT can be a game-changer. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about pelvic floor physical therapy, including exercises, techniques, and lifestyle changes to support your pelvic health.  Understanding the Pelvic Floor The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that form a hammock-like structure at the base of your pelvis. These muscles play a crucial role in: - ** Bladder and bowel control ** – They help prevent leakage and support normal elimination. - ** Sexual function ** – They contribute to sensation and arousal. - ** P...

Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction affects 24% of people in which they experience bladder leakage, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor prolapse, fecal incontinence, sexual dysfunction which all leads to affect the quality of life so pelvic floor therapy is considered as first line of treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.   This therapy is provided by a physical therapist and can help strengthen and release the muscles of your pelvic floor,  surrounding areas which may help restore function and control. However these conditions can be treated in multiple ways including lifestyle changes and surgery but pelvic floor therapy is usually the first line of treatment recommended.  What is pelvic floor?  There are three layers of muscles at the bottom of the pelvis these muscles are called the pelvic flour and they are used for many day today activities. Pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support your pelvic organs it's often described as a hammock that...