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In this chapter, the condition of overactive pelvic floor (OAPF) is defined, and its resultant symptom of pain and its effect on bladder and bowel function are explained. The clinical findings are reviewed. The causation is multifactorial.
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Bower, W.F. (2008). Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscles and Related Pain. In: Baessler, K., Burgio, K.L., Norton, P.A., Schüssler, B., Moore, K.H., Stanton, S.L. (eds) Pelvic Floor Re-education. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-505-9_8
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