What is the goal of pelvic floor muscle training?

• A. Strengthen/coordinate pelvic floor muscles, improve urethral closure, reduce leakage
• B. Increase urine production
• C. Decrease bladder capacity
• D. Improve digestion

Answer: (A)

Pelvic floor muscle training aims to strengthen and coordinate the muscles that support the pelvic floor and control the outlet, so the urethral closure mechanism works more effectively. When you build both the strength and the timing of these muscles, they can hold the urethra closed during activities that increase abdominal pressure (like coughing, sneezing, or lifting), which directly reduces leakage. Training also helps maintain support for pelvic organs, which contributes to better continence and can ease symptoms of prolapse.

A good program combines slow, sustained contractions to build endurance with quick, powerful contractions to improve rapid closure. It’s important to breathe normally and avoid bearing down or tensing the abdomen or glutes during the exercises. Gradual progression in reps and duration helps the muscles adapt.

The other options don’t fit because urine production, bladder capacity, and digestion aren’t altered by training the pelvic floor muscles.