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exercise
pelvic muscle exercises
physical medicine

definition

pelvic muscle exercises
also known as Kegel exercises:

1. contract the muscles of the pelvic floor as though a bowel movement or urination was being stopped
2. these muscles can best be identified by trying to stop urine flow in midstream and then restart
3. repeat contractions 50 to 100 times a day


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