Kegels are movements designed to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, which may help improve bladder and bowel control. “Kegel exercises involve contracting or squeezing the pelvic floor muscles,” says Lauri Romanzi, MD, Urogynecologist in New York City.
In this video, learn how to do Kegel exercises correctly.
Dr. Romanzi is a Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon based in New York City.
References
Cho, S. T., et al. (2021). Pelvic floor muscle exercise and training for coping with urinary incontinence. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation.
Curillo-Aguirre, C. A., et al. (2023). Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training on quality of life in women with urinary incontinence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicina (Kaunas).
MedlinePlus. (2022). Pelvic floor muscle training exercises.
Moossdorff-Steinhauser, H. F., et al. (2015). Factors influencing postpartum women's willingness to participate in a preventive pelvic floor muscle training program: a web-based survey. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology.
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