We have discussed, in depth, how important the transversus abdominus (TA) is to a maximum pelvic floor contraction.  These lower abdominal fibers that begin below our ribs and funnel down into our pelviscontract in coordination with the levator ani muscle of our pelvic floor.  The muscle fibers of our TA act like a corset as they wrap around our abdomen and pelvis instead of running up and down or at a diagonal like our other abdominal muscles.  Much like a corset, these fibers tighten, forcing the air within our abdomen and pelvis up under our ribs as we draw our … Continue Reading