Building core muscle strength can also help, Dr. Botros says. “It's important to also recognize where there's unequal ...

New research is highlighting how men are affected by a weak or overtightened pelvic floor, bringing awareness to an issue that was previously focused on women. A weak pelvic floor in men is related to ...

Methods—We used a robotic knee orthosis to assist knee flexion torque during the preswing phase in 9 chronic stroke subjects with stiff-knee gait on a treadmill and compared peak knee flexion, hip ...

A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...

Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and incontinence can all stem from problems with your pelvic floor — and many men don’t even know they have one. By Danielle Friedman In his early 30s, Chad Woodard ...

The connection between IBS and pelvic pain is complex. Addressing both conditions together may lead to effective relief. Characterized by symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and ...

When I was newly pregnant, I was first introduced to pelvic-floor exercises by my occupational therapist, Meredith Waymire. Because I have a history of low-back pain and sciatica, I hired a PT to help ...

After a day at the desk, you might notice aches and pains in your back, shoulders and hips. If you stand up and try to touch your toes, you might also find that the muscles running along the back of ...

Jennifer King is affiliated with the International Urogynecological Association as secretary. As a urogynaecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women with ...

Kathy Kates ran sexual reproductive health programs at a community health center in Brighton, Massachusetts, before being diagnosed with breast cancer. Once in remission, the vaginal pain came. During ...