Pelvic floor Flashcards
List the functions of the pelvic diaphragm
support of pelvis
support of organs
fixes trunk with LE movements
majority of muscle fibers are slow twitch
What are the potential causes of pelvic pain?
pain in abdomen or pelvis that has lasted longer than 3 months and is NOT caused by diseases or conditions such as dysparenia, dysmenorrhea or endometriosis
What are the pelvic wall muscles?
piriformis
obturator internus
Pelvic floor musculature functions
support sphincteric sexual stability sump pump
The support layer of pelvic floor is _
3
Sphincteric layers is _ and _
1 and 2
Stability layer is _
3
This test is used to assess load transfer between the trunk and the LE in pts with LBP, hip pain, or peripartum pain
active straight leg raise
This test is used to assess the load transfer strategies and mobility of the lower back, pelvis and hip
single leg stand
Which type of EMG training is used to increase muscle activity?
up training
Which type of EMG training is used to decrease muscle activity?
down training
Which type of EMG training is used to improve timing and sequencing of contractions?
coordination training
What should you do first for urinary incontinence?
behavioral training first
