What is the pelvic floor? A group of muscles and connective tissue stretching like a hammock from the pubic bone in the front to the tailbone, supporting the pelvic organs. It is important in bladder and bowel control.
What is incontinence? Stress incontinence is leakage of small amounts of urine when coughing, laughing, sneezing or any physical activity. It can start in pregnancy, after childbirth or at menopause. Urge incontinence is a sudden, overwhelming need to empty your bladder. The leakage may be substantial at times. In most cases this can be helped significantly with a programme of exercises.
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