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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

"I didn't have a clue about pelvic floor!"

From BBC Mar. 21, 2026

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 Oct. 6, 2025

The Pelvic Floor.—Second only in importance to having the womb restored to its original position is the necessity of restoration of the pelvic floor.

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

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