Pelvic floor muscle training as a method supporting the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions in women

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Pelvic floor muscle training as a method supporting the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions in women Natalia Smolarek-Kołecka1, *, Monika Englert-Golon2 , Paulina Okrzymowska3 , Krystyna Rożek-Piechura3 , Radosław Słopień4 , Beata Pięta1 1Department of Mother's and Child's Health, University of Medical Sciences of Poznań, 61‐701 Poznań, Poland 2Department of Operative Gynecology, University of Medical Sciences of Poznań, 61‐701 Poznań, Poland 3Department of Physiotherapy in Internal Disease, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, 51-612 Wrocław, Poland 4Department of Gynecological Endocrinology Poznan University of Medical Science, 61‐701 Poznań, Poland *Correspondence: smolarek.natalia@wp.pl (Natalia Smolarek-Kołecka) DOI:10.31083/j.ceog4805164 This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Submitted: 2 March 2019 Revised: 16 April 2021 Accepted: 16 April 2021 Published: 15 October 2021 Objective: Pelvic floor dysfunctions in women are a challenge for the modern health care system. Presentation of the most popular types of pelvic floor muscle training used successfully in women at different stages of their lives. Mechanism: In the training of the pelvic floor muscles, it is important to have adequate blood supply and flexibility to build the correct muscle tone, which regulates the correct response to pressure changes in the abdominal cavity. Findings in brief : The exercises are designed to strengthen weakened muscles, improve the quality of life and prepare women for possible surgery. Conclusions: The pelvic floor muscle exercises are the primary method of treatment for patients with pelvic floor disorders. Keywords Pelvic floor dysfunctions; Kegel exercises; Abdominal cavity; Pelvic floor muscle training