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pelvic floor

British  

noun

  1. the muscular area in the lower part of the abdomen, attached to the pelvis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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After an explanation of the nervous system, consent and the pelvic floor, her sessions begin with McDaniel burning sage or mugwort while the client is on the table.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

This position can strain the pelvic floor, making it harder to fully empty the bladder and increasing the chance of splashing.

From Science Daily Apr. 13, 2026

The pelvic floor physio however, did catch her by surprise.

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

This means not only that awareness about male pelvic health remains extremely low, but also that pelvic floor therapy is undervalued in a way that’s typical for female-specific treatments.

From Slate Oct. 6, 2025

The condition of the uterus, the character of the lochia, and the firmness of the pelvic floor will determine the day, but usually it proves wiser to defer it until fully two weeks have lapsed.

From The Prospective Mother, a Handbook for Women During Pregnancy by Slemons, J. Morris (Josiah Morris)

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