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== Introduction  ==
== Introduction  ==


Pelvic floor exercises, also called Kegel (kay-gull) exercises after Dr. Arnold Kegel who developed them, strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles play a role in supporting the bladder and urethra. Weak pelvic floor muscles may contribute to incontinence. Exercises to strengthen theses muscles may help improve urine control.  
Kegel's exercises are pelvic floor exercises, called after Dr. Arnold Kegel who developed them to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.  
 
These muscles play a role in supporting the bladder and urethra. Weak pelvic floor muscles may contribute to incontinence. Exercises to strengthen theses muscles may help improve urine control.  
 
 
 
== Benefits ==
 
*Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which support the bladder and bowel openings.
*Strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor can aid in preventing urinary and faecel incontinence.
*Enhanced sexual function
*conditioned muscles to make childbirth easier
*decrease and/or prevent prolapse of pelvic organs and
*improve the ability of daefecation.<br>
 
 


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Kegel's exercises are pelvic floor exercises, called after Dr. Arnold Kegel who developed them to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

These muscles play a role in supporting the bladder and urethra. Weak pelvic floor muscles may contribute to incontinence. Exercises to strengthen theses muscles may help improve urine control.


Benefits[edit | edit source]

  • Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which support the bladder and bowel openings.
  • Strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor can aid in preventing urinary and faecel incontinence.
  • Enhanced sexual function
  • conditioned muscles to make childbirth easier
  • decrease and/or prevent prolapse of pelvic organs and
  • improve the ability of daefecation.