Many women and even more men have little knowledge of where their pelvic floor is located and what functions it performs. For women, pregnancy often leads them to address their pelvic floor. Others come across the topic for the first time when complaints such as faecal or urinary incontinence arise. A
targeted training
for example with the
PelvicTool pelvic floor trainer
can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and prevent such complaints.
Position and function of the pelvic floor
The pelvic floor consists of various muscles as well as connective tissue and forms the floor of the pelvic outlet. It helps to keep the internal organs in position and stabilize the posture. In addition, it plays an important role in ensuring that the bladder and rectum can be emptied in a controlled manner. A good pelvic floor musculature can also withstand a large increase in pressure in the abdominal cavity. For example, the pelvic floor can also keep the bladder and bowels closed when coughing or sneezing. It also fulfils important functions in sexuality, potency and pregnancy.
Challenges for the pelvic floor in women
Pregnancy and childbirth represent a particular challenge for the pelvic floor in women. During pregnancy there is a lot of pressure on the pelvic floor, which also becomes softer due to hormones. A greater risk is during childbirth, through which the pelvic floor can suffer injuries and dysfunction. This can lead to fecal or urinary incontinence, lowering of the uterus, bowel and bladder, and pain during sexual intercourse.
In addition to pregnancy and childbirth, there are other risk factors that can weaken the pelvic floor and cause such symptoms. These include pelvic surgeries, improper strains such as lifting heavy objects, poor posture, and obesity. Furthermore, menopause can negatively affect the condition of the pelvic floor due to hormonal changes.
Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles also useful for men
In men, poor posture, obesity and similar factors are also possible causes of weakened pelvic floor muscles. In particular, however, changes in the prostate such as benign prostate enlargement as well as prostate surgery can lead to the need for targeted strengthening of the pelvic floor muscles.
Pelvic floor training can then reduce or even prevent complaints such as incontinence. Similarly, stronger pelvic floor muscles can have a positive effect on erectile dysfunction.
Feel and train the pelvic floor muscles
Regardless of age and gender, you should exercise your pelvic floor muscles regularly to strengthen them and improve neuro-muscular control. In this way you can prevent complaints such as incontinence.
Various methods are available to you for this purpose. However, since not everyone feels their pelvic floor before starting to exercise, specially designed equipment can make pelvic floor training easier. The
PelvicTool pelvic floor training device
works according to the so-called biofeedback method. It measures pressure changes caused by tension and relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles.
You can connect your smartphone or tablet to the PelvicTool and use the associated app to track the movements of your pelvic floor. In any case, it is advisable to have a specialist accompany you during pelvic floor training, at least in the beginning. The PelvicTool is equally suitable for women and men. The sensor does not have to be inserted vaginally or rectally as with some other pelvic floor training devices. You can simply sit on it in sportswear and start pelvic floor training.
 
