Pelvic Floor Strong addresses the growing need for accessible, evidence-based pelvic floor strengthening options amid rising rates of urinary incontinence and core dysfunction in women.

Have you ever experienced bladder leakage while wheezing, chuckling, coughing, or sneezing? If you have, then you’re not alone. It’s called urinary incontinence, and according to Phoenix Therapy PLC ...

“Your pelvic floor, breathing, and sleep quality are all connected in ways that might surprise you,” says Alyssa Burkitt, DPT, pelvic floor physical therapist at Bespoke Physical Therapy in San Diego.

A healthy pelvic floor is something most of us take for granted. Not only does your pelvic floor hold your organs in place, it also helps control your bladder, preventing leaks and accidents. And just ...

You may sometimes think of women who have given birth as the only ones who need help to control their pelvic floor muscles. Yet both men and women may deal with pelvic floor issues. “Pelvic floor ...

In addition to acting as a support system, the pelvic floor helps with functions like urinating, defecating, childbirth, and sex. The muscles are part of a group called the “deep core,” so they also ...

Here’s a bit of Monday morning trivia for everyone: What do all of the following conditions have in common? The Sneeze Pee. When you sneeze and inadvertently urinate a bit due to some level of ...

Last time you let out a hearty laugh or cough, did a little pee escape too? It happens to the best of us, and it’s one common sign that your pelvic floor could use a little TLC. “The pelvic floor is a ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

Rebecca Maidansky, DPT, is a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor health. She has also been a writer for nearly five years, and has bylines in Women's Running Magazine, Health, and Austin ...