Quiz 1d

Question 1

4 S functions of pelvic floor

Answer 1

1. Supportive
2. Sphincteric
3. Sexual
4. Stabilization

Question 2

Anterior and posterior borders of pelvic floor

Answer 2

Pubic symphysis and coccyx

Question 3

2 triangles

Answer 3

Urogenital and anal

Question 4

Anal triangle includes the ______________

Answer 4

External anal sphincter

Question 5

Largest muscle group in pelvic floor

Answer 5

Levator ani & coccygeus

Question 6

Muscle group responsible for most function/dysfunction

Answer 6

Levator ani & coccygeus

Question 7

Innervation of pelvic floor

Answer 7

S3-5 (pudendal segments)

Question 8

Impairments in (2 muscles) contribute to PFM issues & vice versa

Answer 8

Obturator internus and piriformis

Question 9

______ fibers interdigitate with the OI

Answer 9

Pubococcygeus

Question 10

Hip probs may be related to

Answer 10

Bladder/bowel issues

Question 11

This muscle pads the posterior wall of the pelvis, forming a bed for the sacral plexus

Answer 11

Piriformis

Question 12

Tonic muscle fibers

Answer 12

Type 1 - slow twitch

Question 13

Phasic muscle fibers

Answer 13

Type 2 - fast twitch

Question 14

PFM are mostly type ____

Answer 14

1

Question 15

_______________ can facilitate action of levator muscles

Answer 15

Hip adductors

Question 16

Frequently tightened with levator muscles

Answer 16

Gluteals

Question 17

Describe anticipatory core

Answer 17

Activation prior to UE task

Question 18

________ is recruited to perform a full pelvic floor contraction

Answer 18

TA

Question 19

PFM activity _________ with increased IAP

Answer 19

Increases

Question 20

People who have bashful bladder syndrome have trouble with

Answer 20

Involuntary relaxation

Question 21

Why is obesity a risk factor for PFM dysfunction?

Answer 21

Increase in IAP because everything is sitting on the pelvic floor

Question 22

2 pelvic floor dysfunctions caused by child birth

Answer 22

Nerve compression, traction

Question 23

Urinary incontinence is caused by ______ tone of the PFM

Answer 23

Low

Question 24

Constipation is caused by _____ tone of PFM

Answer 24

High

Question 25

Urethral resistance pressure > bladder pressure

Answer 25

Continence principle

Question 26

During storage phase of voiding, bladder is ________ and PFM are _________

Answer 26

Relaxed, contracted

Question 27

During the emptying phase of adult voiding, PFM ______ and the bladder _________

Answer 27

Relax; contracts

Question 28

Decreasing fluids does not decrease ______________

Answer 28

Incontinence

Question 29

3 most common irritants of the bladder

Answer 29

Caffeine, alcohol, carbonated beverages

Question 30

Loss of small amount of urine associated with physical exertion

Answer 30

Stress incontinence

Question 31

Inability to get to bathroom in time

Answer 31

Functional incontinence

Question 32

Urinary incontinence in men is common after

Answer 32

Postatectomy

Question 33

3 types of prolapse

Answer 33

1. Cystocele - bladder pushes backward 2. Rectocele 3. Uterine prolapse

Question 34

PFM weakness changes ________ angle

Answer 34

Anorectal

Question 35

Typical cause for fecal incontinence

Answer 35

Obstetric trauma

Question 36

Vaginal or rectal pain with spasm and trigger points in deep layer of PFM

Answer 36

Levator ani syndrome

Question 37

Painful penetration

Answer 37

Dyspareunia

Question 38

Pain in external genitalia and vestibule

Answer 38

Vulvodynia

Question 39

Caused by childbirth, sports injury, fall

Answer 39

Coccydynia

Question 40

First muscles to react to threatening visual images? What is this response called?

Answer 40

PFM: pelvic pain-protective response

Question 41

Elevated baseline and delay returning to baseline after contraction

Answer 41

Hypertonus dysfunction (pain)

Question 42

Poor proprioception, trouble initiating contraction

Answer 42

Supportive dysfunction

Question 43

2 movements at hip that help PFM contract

Answer 43

Adduction, external rotation

Question 44

4 modalities for PFM exercise

Answer 44

1. Biofeedback 2. E stim 3. Vaginal cone weights 4. Home units

Question 45

5 contraindications for PT

Answer 45

1. Infection 2. Tumor 3. Active bleeding 4. Poor cognition 5. Unmotivated