Functional pelvic floor exercise

Nowadays, sitting and standing jobs, a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight have a harmful effect not only on the trunk and lower-limb muscles but also on the pelvic floor muscles. Many women and men live their daily lives with some kind of urinary or bowel control problem without even realizing it is a problem that can be prevented and treated. These issues usually become significant once they start getting in the way of everyday life, at work, or in simpler cases, such as during a sneeze.

It is therefore important to prevent the weakening of our pelvic floor muscles and to do something every day to make sure these muscles perform their function well!

This function is nothing other than supporting our internal organs, helping with proper control and emptying of urine and stool, and working properly during sexual activity as well.

For women it is especially important that these muscles are in good condition, since pregnancy, hormonal changes and advancing age are all risk factors for the pelvic floor muscles.

The exercise program begins with conscious education, where the patient becomes familiar with the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor so they can use these muscles even more effectively. They then learn the exercises in a controlled way, which they must also perform regularly at home for the program to succeed. The physiotherapist guides, monitors and corrects any improper muscle function.

We therefore recommend functional pelvic floor exercise for pregnant women, women after childbirth, women going through menopause, and for both women and men who have problems with urinary or bowel control or emptying!

And for prevention and a mindful lifestyle, it is suitable for every girl, boy, woman and man alike!