In the learning centre we explain the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles and the diaphragm. We also look at how these 3 come together in what we refer to as The Cylinder Of Control

Section 1 - Pelvic floor anatomy

Topics covered

Understand the anatomy of the pelvic floor:

• Muscle action
• Muscle function
• Areas targeted in exercise

Pelvic Anatomy

Section 2 - Abdominal muscles

Topics covered:

Understand the role played by abdominal muscles:

• The importance of the abdominal muscles
• The role of the corset
• Areas targeted in exercise

Abdominal Muscles

Section 3 – Diaphragm

Topics covered:

Understand the importance of correct breathing for optimal pelvic floor function:

• The relationship between the diaphragm & pelvic floor
• Breathing into your abdomen V breathing into your chest
• Recognizing tension in your breathing

Diaphragm

Section 4 - Cylinder of control

Topics covered:

Understand the importance of the interaction of the three areas of the anatomy:

• How optimal breathing leads to optimal pelvic floor function
• How optimal abdominal control leads to optimal pelvic floor function
• How this all comes together in the cylinder of control

Cylinder Of Control

Proceed to:

Section 1 Anatomy- Click Here

Section 2 Abdominal Muscles- Click Here

Section 3 Diaphragm - Click Here

Section 4 Cylinder of control - Click Here