The Levator ani muscle is a group of 3 muscles located in the pelvic floor. These
muscles play an important role in the pelvic organs, from controlling continence and supporting the pelvic organs.

After delivery, 13-21% of women experience trauma to these muscles, leading many
to be unable to contract their pelvic floor muscles. * If untreated, this can lead to
difficulties in the pelvic floor such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Going to a
physical therapist who specializes in Pelvic Health can help improve a women’s ability to
contract and strengthen these muscles, significantly reducing the risk of organ prolapse and incontinence. Understanding how these muscles work and how they may be affected by trauma is an important key in maintaining their function.

If you’d like to learn more about your pelvic floor, come on in for an evaluation!