When most people think about squats, they picture building strong legs or shaping glutes. But squats are more than just a leg exercise, they also have an effect on the pelvic floor, the group of ...

How many of you are willing to run and jump wearing white leggings? Giggles followed when I asked this question of a group of ladies, but why? Because we’re not used to discussing pelvic floor health ...

“Just like any other group of muscles, the pelvic floor muscles can lose strength and tone over time if not regularly activated,” says Dr. Amanda Neri, PT, DPT, founder of The Pelvic Institute and ...

In addition to acting as a support system, the pelvic floor helps with functions like urinating, defecating, childbirth, and sex. The muscles are part of a group called the “deep core,” so they also ...

You use your pelvic floor everyday (even though you might not know it), so it’s important to show it some love like you do your other muscles. Below are nine exercises — recommended by Philly fitness ...

Bladder issues are common, and increasingly so as we get older. These conditions can run the gamut from urinary tract infections (UTIs) to bladder cancer or bladder prolapse. Along with lifestyle ...

Spending just five minutes a day in a full squat could do more for the body than one may think. Studies suggest squats are a foundational movement that engage multiple muscles and joints together.

David Kaufman, MD, is director of Central Park Urology, a division of Maiden Lane Medical. According to Dr. Jeffery-Thomas, hovering over the toilet isn’t great for your pelvic floor muscles—the group ...

Brittany Mahomes has a message for her fellow moms: "Take care of your pelvic floor." Some reading her post may have wondered what a pelvic floor actually is. You probably don't know unless you've had ...