Pelvic floor muscle assessment

Muscles that are found on the pelvic floor come together to produce a sling at the base of the pelvis. They are in charge of preventing leakage from our bladder and intestine, holding in our pelvic organs, providing support for our lower back and pelvis, and ensuring that our sexual function is at its highest possible level. It was necessary for the muscles on the pelvic floor to extend to up to four times their normal length in order to make room for the baby during a vaginal birth. This made it possible for the baby to be born and delivered. It is possible that the muscles were torn or cut. However, even if they are not damaged in any way, they have still experienced something akin to a physical injury and are in need of sufficient rest and rehabilitation. Your pelvic floor muscles will be evaluated by the physiotherapist in Vasant Kunj during the postnatal evaluation that you have. An examination of the vaginal canal can provide useful information regarding the strength and tone of the pelvic floor muscles, as well as the presence or absence of a prolapse.

• Discomfort in Vaginal region

• Sensation of heaviness in vaginal region

• Incontinence of the bowels or bladder