External Anal Sphincter
Cross-source consensus on External Anal Sphincter from 1 sources and 5 claims.
1 sources · 5 claims
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- The intended posterior pelvic floor cue is contraction of the external anal sphincter, often cued as holding in gas. — Heel-Elevated Squats, Pelvic Floor Mechanics, and Medical Labels
- Contracting the external anal sphincter is different from a Kegel. — Heel-Elevated Squats, Pelvic Floor Mechanics, and Medical Labels
- A general butt cheek squeeze is not the intended cue because it can externally rotate the femurs and move the pelvis forward. — Heel-Elevated Squats, Pelvic Floor Mechanics, and Medical Labels
- Posterior pelvic floor cueing is most useful early in training when the goal is to restore spinal inhalation mechanics and expansion. — Heel-Elevated Squats, Pelvic Floor Mechanics, and Medical Labels
- Posterior pelvic floor cueing may improve posterior thorax expansion by encouraging sacral counternutation at the pelvis. — Heel-Elevated Squats, Pelvic Floor Mechanics, and Medical Labels