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Pelvic floor muscle training
Kegel exercises · pelvic floor therapy · pelvic floor physiotherapy · pelvic floor exercises
A specialist teaches you to find and strengthen the muscles at the bottom of the pelvis. They support the bladder, womb, and bowel.
After childbirth, for urine leaks when coughing or laughing, pelvic organ prolapse, after surgery, and during menopause.
⏱ Duration: a session usually takes 30 to 60 minutes; a course usually lasts several weeks, with results after 2 to 3 months of regular practice
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Notes. For 2 to 3 days, write down how often you go to the toilet and when urine leaks.
- Clothes. Wear comfortable exercise clothes.
- Toilet. Go to the toilet before the session.
What to bring
- Your referral, if you have one
- Comfortable clothes
- Your toilet notes
How it goes
- The specialist asks about the problem
- Sometimes an exam is done to check muscle strength
- They explain where these muscles are and how to find them
- You learn to squeeze and relax them correctly, without tensing your belly or buttocks
- Sometimes a device shows on a screen how your muscles are working
- You get an exercise plan for home
What you'll feel
- It does not hurt
- At first, it is hard to feel the right muscles. That is normal
Afterwards
- Do the exercises every day as shown
- Results usually show after 2 to 3 months
- Come back for follow-up sessions to check progress
Common questions
Can I do the exercises on my own without a specialist?
You can, but many people do them wrong. One or two sessions with a specialist help you do them right.
Will exercises help with urine leaks?
Often yes, especially with leaks when coughing or laughing. Regular practice is key.
Can I start right after giving birth?
Gentle exercises can usually start early. Your doctor will say when.