Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor , 2nd Edition
- aligns scientific research with clinical practice
- detailed treatment strategies
- innovative practice guidelines supported by a sound evidence base
- colour illustrations of pelvic floor anatomy and related neuroanatomy/ neurophysiology
- MRIs and ultrasounds showing normal and dysfunctional pelvic floor
Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor has become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing the wealth of new research in this area which has emerged in recent years.
Kari Bø and her team focus on the evidence, from basic studies (theories or rationales for treatment) and RCTs (appraisal of effectiveness) to the implications of these for clinical practice, while also covering pelvic floor dysfunction in specific groups, including men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnant women and those with neurological diseases. Crucially, recommendations on how to start, continue and progress treatment are also given with detailed treatment strategies around pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation.
"..a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction." Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015
Key Features
- aligns scientific research with clinical practice
- detailed treatment strategies
- innovative practice guidelines supported by a sound evidence base
- colour illustrations of pelvic floor anatomy and related neuroanatomy/ neurophysiology
- MRIs and ultrasounds showing normal and dysfunctional pelvic floor
| ISBN | 9780702044434 |
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| Author Information | By Kari Bo, Professor, PT, PhD, Exercise scientist, Norwegian School of Sports Sciences, Oslo, Norway; Bary Berghmans, PhD, MSc, RPt, Epidemiologist and Researcher, Maastricht University Pelvic Care Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Siv Morkved, PT, MSc, PhD, Associate Professor and Senior Researcher, Department of Community Medicine & General Practice, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway and Marijke Van Kampen, PhD, Professor in Rehabilitation Science, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospital GHB, Leuven, Belgium |
| Published Reviews |
"This book has assembled leading names in a multidisciplinary group in the field of research and clinical work to contribute to this book detailing and summarising all the research available to date in the field of pelvic floor function and dysfunction. It is a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction, including specific groups such as the elderly, the high level sports participants and pregnant and post- partum women." Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015 |
| Table of Content | 1. OVERVIEW OF PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION 2. CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF RANDOMIZED TRIALS AND SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS OF THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS FOR THE PELVIC FLOOR 3. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE FEMALE PELVIC FLOOR 4. NEUROANATOMY AND NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES 5. MEASUREMENT OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE FUNCTION AND STRENGTH, AND PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Visual observation and palpation 5.3 Electromyography 5.4 Vaginal squeeze pressure measurement 5.5 Pelvic floor dynamometry 5.6 Urethral pressure measurements 5.7 Ultrasound in the assessment of PFM and pelvic organ descent 5.8 MRI of intact and injured female pelvic floor muscles 6. PELVIC FLOOR AND EXERCISE SCIENCE 6.1 Motor learning 6.2 Strength training 7. FEMALE PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTIONS AND EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY 7.1 Female stress urinary incontinence 7.2 Female overactive bladder 7.3 Urinary incontinence related to the peripartum period 7.4 Pelvic organ prolapse 7.5 Female sexual dysfunction 8. MALE PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTIONS AND EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY 8.1 Urinary incontinence and other lower urinary tract symptoms 8.2 Male sexual dysfunction 9. EVIDENCE-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTIONS AFFECTING BOTH WOMEN AND MEN 9.1 Anal incontinence 9.2 Pelvic floor pain and the overactive pelvic floor 10. EVIDENCE FOR PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY IN CHILDREN 11. PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THE ELDERLY: WHERE'S THE EVIDENCE? 12. EVIDENCE FOR PELVIC FLOOR PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE 13. PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT IN ELITE ATHLETES 14. THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES |
| Publication Date | 08-01-2015 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Trim | 246 X 189 (7 11/16 x 9 7/16) |
| Stock Status | In Stock |
