No speculum or other instruments are used during the exam.
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To check for pelvic muscle control and pelvic muscle contractions your doctor may perform an internal exam by placing a perineometer a small sensing device into your rectum or vagina.
Providing that there are no reasons not to proceed with an internal exam one will be performed.
But your average patient may.
For men this is a rectal exam.
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In many cases nassar performed intra vaginal exams on athletes whose injuries had nothing to do with the victim s pelvic area.
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The assessment starts with examining the muscles tissues and skin of the thighs buttocks abdomen and pelvic floor externally.
The nurse gives her a pelvic exam and also asks a lot of personal questions.
The therapist then places one gloved finger within the vaginal or rectal canal and gently presses on the muscles of the pelvic floor to identify with constant feedback from the patient where the muscles are tender or uncomfortable.
Smith however said it is her job to make sure the process is fair.
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Nassar practitioners of pelvic floor physical therapy always wear gloves which prevent infections but also make patients more comfortable.
As the world learns of this man s appalling actions it s important to clarify what one should expect from genuine pelvic physical therapy treatment.
In molesting patients nassar exploited a legitimate medical procedure intravaginal procedures are typically used by osteopaths and physical therapists to treat women experiencing health issues.