Understanding the anatomic relationship of the pelvic floor muscles with the pelvic girdle,
spine, and hips aids the rehabilitation provider in diagnosis, management, and appropriate …

Nonrelaxing pelvic floor dysfunction is not widely recognized. Unlike in pelvic floor disorders
caused by relaxed muscles (eg, pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, both of which …

Urinary incontinence, defined as involuntary leakage of urine, is often considered a disorder
of post-partum and post-menopausal women. However, this disorder is not exclusive to …

Ten percent of all gynecologic consultations are for chronic pelvic pain, and 20% of patients
require a laparoscopy. Chronic pelvic pain affects 15% of all women annually in the United …

Vulvodynia affects 7% of American women, yet clinicians often lack awareness of its
presentation. It is underdiagnosed and often misdiagnosed as vaginitis. The etiology of …

Background Myofascial pain is characterized by the presence of trigger points, tenderness to
palpation, and local or referred pain, and commonly involves the pelvic floor muscles in men …

[Purpose] This review article is designed to expose physiotherapists to a physiotherapy
assessment of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and the treatment and possibly preventive …

Rehabilitation following hip arthroscopy can vary significantly. Existing programs have been
developed as a collaborative effort between physicians and rehabilitation specialists. The …

Dyspareunia can be described as continuous unremitting or intermittent pain associated
with intercourse. It can be classified based on the location of the pain–entry or deep …

Vulvodynia is debilitating vulvar pain accompanied by dyspareunia (pain with sexual
intercourse). Ehlers–Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) …