Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is with stress incontinence, a form of bladder weakness, related disorders, since the loss of its strength leads to a change in position of the organs in the pelvis. The muscles of the pelvic floor and they are not visible from the outside to feel the perineum (the perineum) between anus and vagina or scrotum and feel.

Anatomy of the pelvic floor
The pelvic floor is about 1 to 2 cm thick, multilayered, muscular-connective tissue completion of the pelvis down. He stretches out like a shallow bowl-shaped funnel between the coccyx, ischia and pubic bones. The pelvic floor is pierced by the rectum and the urethra. As in women, the vagina breaks the pelvic floor, which weakens the overall strength in addition.

Function of the pelvic floor
The pelvic floor is the conclusion of the pelvis to the outside. It supports bladder, uterus and rectum from below and keeps the internal organs of the pelvis anatomical safely in place. The muscles of the pelvic floor have arranged muscle bands looped a significant proportion of the active, voluntary closure of the anus and urethra, the vagina in impaired form.
By changing the posture in the upright posture, the load on the pelvic floor has increased significantly because of the pressure prevailing in the abdomen transfers in addition to the pelvic floor. One part consists of smooth muscle fibers that lie beyond our control. The remaining muscles can tighten up and, like any other skeletal muscles are trained.
Is aware of us only if we have to stand in front of an occupied toilet and press together.