Introduction Overactive pelvic floor (OPF) muscles are defined as muscles that do not relax,
or may even contract, when relaxation is needed, for example, during micturition or …

Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …

A plethora of terms can be found in the literature to describe a physical state involving
hyperactive and/or hypertonic pelvic floor muscles, which we refer to as the “overactive …

Introduction The pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) have been suggested to play a key role in
sexual function and response in women. However, syntheses of the evidence thus far have …

Pelvic floor overactivity is a multifaceted problem with medical, psychological, sexual, and
relational sequelae. This chapter addresses the involvement of the pelvic floor muscles in …

Introduction Prior studies have reported an association of sexual dysfunction with pelvic floor
dysfunction (PFD), but without defining causation. Aim To investigate predictors of sexual …

Introduction The sphincteric and supportive functions of the pelvic floor are fairly well
understood, and pelvic floor rehabilitation, a specialized field within the scope and practice …

In conceptualizing the OPF, practitioners must move beyond the view of the pelvic floor as a
mere anatomical location. OPF is connected to a complex interaction of psychological …

Sexual health is a right for the healthy or sick individual human being. The effects of the
illness on sexual function may be mediated directly by physiological mechanisms or by …

Introduction Sexual function of women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and/or
urinary incontinence (UI) is adversely affected. However, our current understanding of the …