Identify which of the following is NOT a function of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM)

All of the following are bony borders of the PFM except

The function of layer 1 and 2 of the PFM is to close and support the urethra, vagina, and anus

The 3 muscles that make up layer 3 of the PFM include all of the following except

The deepest layer of PFM include the obturator internus and the puborectalis

The 3 ligaments connected to the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) include all of the following except

The pudendal nerve is one of the most important nerves of the PF

The perineal branch of the pudendal nerve innervates the skin of perineum, labia minora and majora

Decreased blood flow to the PFM can result in all of the following except

Choose the muscle group that sits above the pelvic girdle that can affect the PFM

Select the muscle group below the level of the pelvic girdle that affects the PFM

We use the PIP to palpate layer 1 of PFM

We utilize the pelvic clock @ 1 and 11 o’clock to palpate layer 2 of PFM

The inability to insert a tampon is most often associated with

Select which PFM can become hypertonic and cause hypersensitivity along the vestibule and urethra

One underlying etiology of chronic constipation can be hypertonic PFM

The vulvar vestibule is hormonally mediated by

Identify which hormone is increased with the breakdown of COCs in the liver

Selective estrogen receptor modulators impact PF health by

Foot rests are required for a pelvic exam

Recall what test is used to assess for tenderness/sensitivity of the vestibule

Identify which parts of the pelvic clock are associated with hypertonicity of the PFM

The perineal body is the central tendon of the perineum and is located at the junction of

Recall which interphalangeal joint corresponds to layer 1 of the PFM

Recall which interphalangeal joining corresponds to layer 2 of the PFM

Recall which interphalangeal joint corresponds to layer 3 of the PFM

All of the following could be symptoms of hypertonic PFM except

Name the muscle that makes up the introitus

Name the muscle that works in concert with the PFM and responsible for PFM motor control

Describe what happens to the PF with inhalation

All of the following are types of excursion that occur with diaphragmatic breathing except

Identify an optimal position for your patient when prescribing diaphragmatic breathing to your patient

Compromised diaphragmatic breathing impacts the PFM by

Palpation of the ASIS  and iliac crest is used to assess

Palpation of the iliac crest and base of lateral rib cage is used to assess

Name the manual technique we would use to correct a pelvic upslip

Name the manual technique we would use to correct an anterior pelvic rotation

The following anatomical structures can be affected by constant afferent pain signals except

Pelvic pain can be

Select which symptom is NOT associated with pelvic pain

Dyspareunia can be caused by all of the following except

Select the best patient education plan for your dyspareunia patient

Downtraining of the PFM is beneficial for our vaginismus patients because

The classifications of vestibulodynia include all of the following except

Hormonally mediated vestibulodynia can be caused by all of the following except

Posterior vestibule (near perineum) is affected more than the anterior vestibule in hypertonic PFM dysfunction

Muscles and fascia respond to inflammation caused by infectious or non infectious vaginitis with sympathetic response of shortening- causing PFM hypertonicity

Lichen sclerosus plaques can cause hypertonic pelvic floor muscles

90% of patients with IC/BPS have pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD)

The following stretches can be prescribed to address PFM hypertonicity except

The following small ball trigger point release techniques can be prescribed to address PFM hypertonicity except

When prescribing dilator therapy to your patient the labia should be spread gently apart

The vaginal mucosa is highly permeable

Vulvar skin care best practices include all of the following except