The Effect of Commonly Performed Exercises on the Levator Hiatus Area and the Length and Strength of Pelvic Floor Muscles in Postpartum Women

Abstract

(Abstracted from Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2020;26:61–66) Previous research has demonstrated that postpartum pelvic floor exercises can lead to an increase in strength of the pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) and a reduction in pelvic floor disorders. However, as many as 23% of patients perform these exercises incorrectly, which may be due to barriers from patient awareness, education, disagreement about techniques, and compliance.