It’s time for you to learn how to properly do Kegel exercises to effectively strengthen your pelvic floor. Weak pelvic floor muscles can lead to trouble with bladder and bowel control, prolapse, and even negatively impact your sex life.
In this video, I’m going to help you find your pelvic floor muscles and properly perform a pelvic floor contraction (or Kegel). Everyone has pelvic floor muscles, and this video is for anyone and everyone, regardless of your gender!
Want to learn even more about the anatomy of the pelvis and pelvic floor muscles? Watch my previous video that goes into more detail:
Links to find a pelvic health PT near you:
APTA Academy of Pelvic Health:
ABPTS Board-Certified PTs:
Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute:
00:00 Hello!
00:33 What are the pelvic floor muscles?
00:53 What are Kegels?
01:15 Who should and shouldn’t do Kegels
03:19 How to do Kegel exercises
07:08 How often you need to do Kegel exercises
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The content of this video is not medical advice or a treatment plan and does not replace the care of a healthcare professional. Do not use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content of this video is in no way to be construed or substituted as physical therapy or any other type of medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The exercises and education in this video may not be suitable or appropriate for your specific situation, so get approval and guidance from your own healthcare provider before doing anything contained in this video. Perform at your own risk. You agree to hold harmless indemnify OncoPelvic PT, LLC for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this video’s content. OncoPelvic PT, LLC cannot guarantee the outcome of educational content or recommendations on the company’s website, social media, or other electronic forms of communications, and OncoPelvic PT, LLC’s comments are expression of opinions only.
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