Great question! Yes, @berkhills the anorectal manometry is a test that helps identify strength and coordination issues. It it what confirmed my GI doctors suspicion of dysfunction and spotted muscle coordination problems. He told me nothing would take care of my constipation and problems above without first addressing the pelvic floor.

Here is an overview of Mayo Clinic’s Motility Clinic. First, I want to point out the section describing Anorectal Manometry showing how it fits with other diagnostic testing for a variety of motility problems. I copied the section here:

Anorectal manometry, balloon expulsion
The strength and coordination of the final step of rectal evacuation can be quantified. Complementing these approaches are:
- Studies of pelvic floor function, muscle coordination, neural innervation
- Electromyography of pelvic floor muscles and anal sphincters
- Mobility of the pelvic floor during defecation
- Assessment of evacuation with state-of-the-art MRI techniques
- Defecating proctography

Here is the overview:
- Mayo Clinic’s Motility Clinic Overview
https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/motility-clinic/overview/ovc-20357787
Would you share a bit about what led up to the point of needing manometry testing and how you are currently feeling? When is your test, and what has your doctor told you how the testing results will help guide your care?