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Discover Relief From Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

It's time to stop living with the pain and discomfort of pelvic floor dysfunction. The experts at Mayo Clinic in Arizona will listen to your needs, help you find the cause of your pain or discomfort, and develop a treatment plan that works for you.

There are many underlying issues that may be causing your pelvic floor dysfunction. Our team of gynecologists, urogynecologists, urologists, physical therapists and psychologists has the experience to give you an accurate diagnosis and treatment that eases your pain, optimizes function, and restores healthy and functional pelvic floor muscles.

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Pelvic Floor Muscles; Orientation and Function - Mayo Clinic Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Hi, my name is Nikki Cookson. I'm a doctor of physical therapy and part of the specialized group of professionals that treat pelvic floor dysfunction here at Mayo clinic. I'm here to talk to you about pelvic floor muscles. There are 26 individual muscles that make up the pelvic floor. As a group. They attach from the pubic bone in the front and run across the pelvis attaching onto your tailbone, much like a hammock. Because of their orientation, they have four identified functions. The first function is support of the pelvic organs, which include the bowels, uterus, and bladder. The second is bowel and bladder function. Third, stabilization of the spine. And lastly, sexual appreciation. Thanks so much for watching this video. For more related videos, please click on the links below.

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