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Women’s Health & Fitness Day is celebrated every year to promote the importance of health awareness and physical activity in women. In recognition, here is a roundup of articles about pelvic floor health, exercise, bone density and more by Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s women’s health experts.
- Pelvic Floor Frequently Asked Questions: This article tackles questions about the importance of pelvic floor muscles, addressing what happens when they are not functioning and what treatments are available.
- Exercises for Pregnancy & the Fourth Trimester: In this video series, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s pelvic health outpatient team offers tips about how to perform activities safely and reduce pain during and after pregnancy.
- Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes’ Health: Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction often is missed as a source of pain among athletes. However, the health of pelvic floor muscles in active patients is crucial: These muscles work as part of the core muscles alongside the diaphragm, abdominals and spinal stabilizers. In this article, discover quick ways to maintain a healthy pelvic floor.
- Where Kegels Come In: Did you know Kegel exercises first were developed in 1948 as a treatment against urinary incontinence in women? In this article, learn the importance of Kegel exercises for controlling bladder and bowel function and providing a stable base for the abdomen and spine — and learn how to do these exercises correctly.
