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Women’s Health & Fitness Day is celebrated every year to promote the importance of health awareness and physical activity in women. In recognition, here is a roundup of articles about pelvic floor health, exercise, bone density and more by Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s women’s health experts.
- Exercising for Bone Density: Bone density rapidly decreases with the onset of menopause, but weight-bearing activities are one of the best ways to increase healthy stress on the bones and to help bones become denser and stronger. This article features exercises for maintaining strong bone density.
- Pelvic Floor Frequently Asked Questions: This article tackles questions about the importance of pelvic floor muscles, addressing what happens when they are not functioning and what treatments are available.
- Exercises for Pregnancy & the Fourth Trimester: In this video series, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s pelvic health outpatient team offers tips about how to perform activities safely and reduce pain during and after pregnancy.
- Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes’ Health: Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction often is missed as a source of pain among athletes. However, the health of pelvic floor muscles in active patients is crucial: These muscles work as part of the core muscles alongside the diaphragm, abdominals and spinal stabilizers. In this article, discover quick ways to maintain a healthy pelvic floor.
- Where Kegels Come In: Did you know Kegel exercises first were developed in 1948 as a treatment against urinary incontinence in women? In this article, learn the importance of Kegel exercises for controlling bladder and bowel function and providing a stable base for the abdomen and spine — and learn how to do these exercises correctly.
