WOCNext 2019

(400B) Pelvic Floor Exercises: What is the Anatomy & Physiology Science for Continence Health (Room Grand Ballroom A1)

25 Jun 19
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Continence

Speaker(s): Sandra Engberg, Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Clinical Education, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

This presentation will focus on role of the pelvic floor in maintaining urinary and fecal continence. Current research on the structure and function of the pelvic floor will be reviewed, as well as how pelvic floor dysfunction can negatively impact bladder and bowel health. Research examining the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in preventing incontinence will be discussed.