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Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscles: A Video Guide

Thursday, October 5, 2023

3:50 PM – 4:00 PM US PST

Location: Oregon Ballroom

Video Presenter(s)

Sara Rahman, MD (she/her/hers)

Urogyn Fellow
Cleveland Clinic
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS , Ohio, United States

Co-Author(s)

Charelle M. Carter-Brooks, MD, MSc (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Department of Urology
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, United States
SC

Sarah T. Cigna, MD (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor OBGYN, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Disclosure(s):

Charelle M. Carter-Brooks, MD, MSc: No financial relationships to disclose

Sarah T. Cigna, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

The aim of this video is to teach health science learners how to perform a complete external and internal pelvic floor muscle exam. The learning objectives for this video include: 1) define relevant anatomy and landmarks of the pelvic floor; 2) describe the components of a pelvic muscle floor assessment; and 3) discuss exam findings that correlate with patient symptoms. Our goal is to provide foundational knowledge to learners to encourage them to perform these exams. By increasing this knowledge, we hope to increase recognition of pelvic floor disorders and facilitate diagnosis and treatment for patients.