Pelvic Floor Dysfunction links

Studies:

• Faubion, S. S., Shuster, L. T., & Bharucha, A. E. (2012, February). Recognition and management of nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 87, No. 2, pp. 187-193). Elsevier. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)00024-3/fulltext

“Unlike in pelvic floor disorders caused by relaxed muscles (eg, pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, both of which often are identified readily), women affected by nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction may present with a broad range of nonspecific symptoms. These may include pain and problems with defecation, urination, and sexual function, which require relaxation and coordination of pelvic floor muscles and urinary and anal sphincters.”

Links to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Resources:

• “Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Expanded Version”
• “A Look at Pelvic Floor Muscles”
• Video “Pelvic Floor Part 1 – The Pelvic Diaphragm – 3D Anatomy Tutorial”
• “Endometriosis, painful sex, and physical therapy”