Kegel exercises
Kegel Exercises
Kegel exercises (/ˈkeɪɡəl/), also known as pelvic floor exercises, are exercises developed by Arnold Kegel, an American gynecologist, to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The term is derived from the name of Dr. Arnold Kegel who first published a report on such exercises in 1948.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as "kay-guhl".
Etymology
The term "Kegel exercise" is named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who was the first to describe the exercise.
Description
Kegel exercises are performed by repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor, now sometimes colloquially referred to as the "Kegel muscles". The exercise needs to be performed multiple times each day, for several minutes at a time, for one to two months, to begin to have an effect.
Uses
Kegel exercises are used to prevent or control disorders of the pelvic floor such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. They are also recommended for pregnant women to prepare the pelvic floor for physiological stresses of the later stages of pregnancy and childbirth.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kegel exercises
- Wikipedia's article - Kegel exercises
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