PELVIC
FLOOR
(PF)
PELVIC FLOOR (PF)
WHAT IS THE PELVIC FLOOR?
PELVIC FLOOR ANATOMY
PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION
PELVIC FLOOR LINKS
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PELVIC
FLOOR
The pelvic floor or pelvic diaphragm is composed of muscle fibers
of the levator ani, the coccygeus muscle, and associated connective
tissue which span the area underneath the pelvis.
The pelvic diaphragm is a muscular partition formed by the levatores
ani and coccygei, with which may be included the parietal pelvic
fascia on their upper and lower aspects. The pelvic floor separates
the pelvic cavity above from the perineal region (including perineum)
below. Because, to accommodate the birth canal, a female's pelvic cavity
is larger than a male's, the pelvic floor tends to be considered a part
of female anatomy, but males have an equivalent pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvic_floor
PELVIC
DIAPHRAGM
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/vhpconf98/AUTHORS/VENUTI/PELVDIAF.HTM
Vulvar
Care
https://vulvarcare.wordpress.com/
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SECTION 2
WHAT IS
THE
PELVIC
FLOOR?
The pelvic floor is located at the base of the female urogenital system.
It’s designed to support the vagina, rectum, uterus, and bladder, helping
to maintain urinary and fecal continence, and enabling strong, orgasmic
response.
What is the pelvic floor?
https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/what-is-the-pelvic-floor/
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SECTION 3
PELVIC
FLOOR
ANATOMY
Pelvic floor (PF) muscles function to support pelvic floor organs,
assist in urinary and fecal continence, aid in sexual performance
(orgasm),stabilize connecting joints and act as a venous and
lymphatic pump for the pelvis.
The pelvic floor consists
of three muscle layers:
1.Superficial perineal layer:
innervated by the pudendal nerve
Bulbocavernosus
Ischiocavernosus
Superficial transverse perineal
External anal sphincter (EAS)
2.Deep urogenital diaphragm layer:
innervated by pudendal nerve
Compressor urethera
Uretrovaginal sphincter
Deep transverse perineal
3.Pelvic diaphragm:
innervated by sacral nerve roots S3-S5
Levator ani:
pubococcygeus (pubovaginalis,puborectalis),
iliococcygeus
Coccygeus/ischiococcygeus
Piriformis
Obturator internus
Trigger Points in the muscles of the PF may refer pain in
the distribution of the pudendal nerve:
Bulbocavernosus and Ischiocavernosus refer pain to the
perineum and adjoining urogenital structures
EAS refers to posterior pelvic floor
Levator ani and coccygeus refer to sacrococcygeal area
Levator ani to vagina
Obturator internus to vagina and anococcygeal area
Pelvic Floor Anatomy
http://www.beyondbasicsphysicaltherapy.com/our-services/pelvic-floor-anatomy
Pelvic Pain
& Pelvic Floor
Dysfunction
http://www.beyondbasicsphysicaltherapy.com/our-services/pelvic-floor-dysfunction
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PELVIC
FLOOR
DYSFUNCTION
What is pelvic floor dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction is the inability to control the muscles
of your pelvic floor.
Your pelvic floor is the group of muscles and ligaments in your
pelvic region. The pelvic floor acts like a sling to support the
organs in your pelvis — including the bladder, rectum, and uterus
or prostate. Contracting and relaxing these muscles allows you to
control your bowel movements, urination, and, for women particularly,
sexual intercourse.
Pelvic floor dysfunction forces you to contract your muscles rather
than relax them. As a result, you may experience difficulty having
a bowel movement.
If left untreated, pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to discomfort,
long-term colon damage, or infection.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
https://www.healthline.com/health/pelvic-floor-dysfunction
Why Going
to Pelvic Floor Therapy
Transformed My Life
https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-what-to-expect#1
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SECTION 5
PELVIC
FLOOR
(PF)
LINKS
4 Essential Moves To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
https://www.prevention.com/fitness/workouts/a20466790/pelvic-floor-exercises-to-prevent-urinary-incontinence/
4 1/2 Things Every PT Should Know About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
https://newgradphysicaltherapy.com/4-facts-about-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy/
10 Common Misconceptions About Pelvic Physical Therapy
https://pelvicguru.com/2013/08/05/10-common-misconceptions-about-pelvic-physical-therapy/
Conservative management for postprostatectomy urinary incontinence
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22258946?_ga=2.163184572.161328266.1547221263-1385814079.1547221263
Diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor problems
https://www.mainlinehealth.org/specialties/rehab-pelvic-floor-rehabilitation
'I Tried Pelvic Floor Therapy After Having A Baby'
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19725028/pelvic-floor-therapy/
Kegel Queen
https://www.kegelqueen.com/
My Doctor Sent Me to “Vagina Therapy”
https://www.babble.com/body-mind/my-doctor-sent-me-to-pelvic-floor-therapy/
The Pelvic Floor
https://www.ajphysio.com.au/pelvic-floor-deepen-pelvic-floor-awareness/
Pelvic Floor Disorders
https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/conditions-services/pelvic-health/pelvic-floor-disorders
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Pelvic Floor First
http://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/rehabilitation/services/pelvic-floor
Pelvic floor muscles
https://www.continence.org.au/pages/how-do-pelvic-floor-muscles-help.html
Pelvic floor muscle training exercises
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003975.htm
“A Pelvic Floor Therapist…? What?”
https://www.womenshealthapta.org/blog/a-pelvic-floor-therapist-what/
Pelvic Floor Treatment vs. Abuse
http://www.casiedpt.com/pelvic-pain-blog/treatmentvsabuse
What is a “Good” Pelvic Pain PT Session Like?
https://pelvicpainrehab.com/female-pelvic-pain/401/what-is-a-good-pelvic-pain-pt-session-like/
What Is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
And How You Can Reverse It
https://www.drnorthrup.com/what-is-pelvic-floor-dysfunction/
What Is ‘Vaginal Massage’
and Could It Help Your Sex Life?
https://www.health.com/sexual-health/pelvic-floor-therapy
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Gender & Society (GENDSOC)
http://gas.sagepub.com/
Misogyny
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misogyny
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Healthy Place
http://www.healthyplace.com/
Category:Gender-related violence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Gender-related_violence
Romanceopedia
http://www.romanceopedia.com/
Just-Health.net
http://www.just-health.net/
The International Museum of Women, (I.M.O.W.)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Museum_of_Women
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Wikigender
http://www.wikigender.org/index.php/New_Home
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http://www.internationalwomensday.com/default.asp
List of symbols
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_symbols
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minority_Treaties
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