The remarkably complex pelvic floor and its disorders comprise one of the most interesting — and challenging — areas of physical therapy. And recently, common problems once considered taboo, such as incontinence, have become mainstream issues. More than ever before, a solid understanding of the structure and function of the manifold problems of the pelvic floor is vital to successful treatment.
This groundbreaking work brings together an international team of world-renowned experts in the treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, as well as sexual dysfunction, to provide a comprehensive guide to the structure and function of the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Using concise text and clear illustrations and helpful photographs, the authors present all phenomena associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. The authors begin with a detailed overview of the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor, and then discuss all state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment strategies, from biofeedback and manual therapy to the causes of different types of pain and psychosocial problems. Detailed discussions of the specific issues associated with children, women, and men, as well as with rectal and anal dysfunction, follow.
With its thorough coverage, this highly practical text is essential reading for all health care professionals who wish to provide their patients suffering from disorders of the pelvic floor with the best care available.
Table des matières
<p><strong>1 Basics</strong><br>1.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Pelvic Floor<br>1.2 The Nervous System and Motor Learning<br>1.3 Musculoskeletal Chronic Pelvic Pain<br>1.4 Interdependence of Posture and the Pelvic Floor<br>1.5 Low Back Pain and the Pelvic Floor<br>1.6 Reflex Incontinence Caused by Underlying Functional Disorders<br>1.7 Psychosocial Influences<br>1.8 Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for Stress and Urge Incontinence<br><strong>2 Treatment Techniques</strong><br>2.1 Manual Physiotherapy Techniques for Pelvic Floor Disorders<br>2.2 Strain and Counterstrain for Pelvic Pain<br>2.3 Connective Tissue Manipulations<br>2.4 Physical Therapies<br>2.5 Visceral Mobilization<br>2.6 Training and Functional Exercises for the Muscles of the Pelvic Floor<br>2.7 Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Reflex Incontinence<br>2.8 Therapy for Lymphedema<br><strong>3 Pediatric Therapy</strong><br><strong>4 Therapy for Women</strong><br>4.1 Swinging and Sliding—Back-to-Nature Labor: a Safer Method for Mother and Child<br>4.2 Storage and Emptying Disorders of the Bladder<br>4.3 Prolapse<br>4.4 Treatment of Sexual and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions<br><strong>5 Therapy for Men</strong><br><strong>6 Treatment for Rectal and Anal Disorders</strong><br>6.1 Anal Dysfunction after Delivery<br>6.2 Physiotherapy for Anorectal Disorders</p>
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Carriere, Feldt
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