pelvic floor

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Gynaecologist Dr Christine Ekechi says women with prolapse may notice a swelling or a lump within their vagina "as essentially what has happened is that we have weakening of the ligaments within the pelvic floor that can move for example the bladder".

From BBC

Pelvic floor therapy is a form of physical therapy focused on the group of muscles and tissues that support the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs.

From Slate

Pelvic floor therapy is used to either strengthen or relax these muscles through techniques including physical exercises, lifestyle modifications, and manual therapy, where the provider applies pressure to the pelvic area.

From Slate

For some patients, pelvic floor therapy serves a purpose as fundamental as allowing them to sit in a chair without excruciating pain or leave the house without needing to access a bathroom every 15 minutes.

From Slate

Despite this, Grace’s experience is an extremely common one, since insurance policies that restrict appointment timing and limit the types of covered interventions or diagnoses have forced many pelvic floor therapists in the U.S. to stop accepting health insurance.

From Slate