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Pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, are muscle-contracting movements that strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor muscle exercises have long been associated with women, but are also important for men. In women, pelvic floor muscles support the pelvic organs including thebladder,uterus and bowel. In men, pelvic floor muscles support the bladder and bowel. In both men and women, pelvic floor muscles are important in controlling the functions of these organs.
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Bladder
An organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine for excretion.
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Uterus
The hollow organ of the female reproductive system that is responsible for the development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy. Also known as the womb.
Pelvic floor muscles are tightly drawn between thecoccyx and the pubic bone to support thebladder, bowel anduterus. Important muscular bands (sphincters) surround theurethra, vagina andrectum as these openi