What are Kegels?
Kegel exercises were name after Dr. A. H. Kegel, a gynecologist who developed them. Tightening or contracting your pelvic floor muscles as if you are stopping urine flow or holding back gas is a Kegel contraction. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles most likely will be part of your rehabilitation program. Your therapist will make sure that you are contracting the appropriate muscles and performing a correct muscle contraction. Frequently, additional exercises will be necessary to strengthen other important muscles in your pelvis. Your specific exercise program will depend on your therapist’s assessment of your condition.
