Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, preventing urinary incontinence.
Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises): How are they done?
Kegel exercises, the more commonly known term for pelvic floor exercises (PFE), are exercises designed to increase muscle strength and elasticity in the female pelvis.
Doctors from the KK Urogynaecology Centre at KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), a member of the SingHealth group, share more about its benefits and how to perform these exercises correctly.
Identifying the right muscles to perform Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises)
To identify your pelvic floor muscles, do either one of these two tests:
How to perform Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises)
Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises) can be done anywhere
You are never too young or too old to exercise your pelvic floor muscles. Exercise these muscles on a daily basis, and whenever you are sitting or standing, e.g. while waiting for the bus, waiting at the traffic lights or standing in a queue.
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Check out articles on pelvic floor conditions:
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Urinary Incontinence: Types and Treatment
Pelvic Floor Disorder and Constipation: What's the Link?