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Wednesday, October, 15, 2008

Pelvic Strength, Down to the Core

by  Nancy Muller
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Too many people have the impression that pelvic floor muscles are used only in childbirth. And many men don't realize that they have these muscles too, just like women. The truth is that the pelvic floor is a key member of a team of muscles that, along with a vast network of nerves, vessels, a...

 

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  1. RE: Pelvic floor muscles
    Pete
    Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 08:23 PM

    Strengthening pelvic floor muscles is equally important for men that have undergone certain prostate surguries, such as TURP. In my case, my internal sphincter was destoryed (not unusual for a TURP) so I rely on my external sphincter and pelvic muscles for what control I do have.


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