The Pelvic Floor Lowdown

Author : Deborah Cohen,MS Deborah S Cohen Pt
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1091829012

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The Pelvic Floor Lowdown by Deborah Cohen,MS Deborah S Cohen Pt Pdf

Do you love exercising but are limited by a bladder that leaks?Do you know where every restroom is on your daily commute?Are you avoiding sex due to pain, or just bearing through it, wondering where all the fun went?Have you been told that you have vulvodynia, vestibulitis, pudendal neuralgia or a "tight pelvic floor," and are just wondering what's REALLY going on?Millions of women struggle needlessly with pelvic floor dysfunction causing bladder urgency, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain that interferes with sexual function and other daily activities. The topic of women's pelvic health still suffers from taboo and stigma, making good information and real solutions hard to come by. Drawing on 13 years of experience as a pelvic health physical therapy specialist, Debbie Cohen now lifts the veil of mystery and confusion surrounding these common ailments. Showing that these conditions are more than a nuisance and should not be ignored, Debbie connects women with the answers they need to get back to living the life they love, and maintain vibrant pelvic health well into their later years.Inside you'll find out: -How to know whether or not you have pelvic floor dysfunction.-Why doing more Kegels may not be the answer - and could be making matters worse.-The common bladder habits of women who struggle with bladder control, and what to do instead.-How and when to start rehabilitating your pelvic floor and abdomen safely after giving birth.-How to resolve sexual pain by treating the cause of the problem - instead of numbing it or forcing through pain. -How to treat your pelvic pain by looking beyond the pelvis.-Why movement may be the key to getting your life back - even if you hurt too much to exercise.-Why your health practitioners have not yet recommended pelvic rehabilitation for you.-How to find and work with the best pelvic health specialist for you.What are you missing out on most because of difficulty controlling your bladder?How much longer will the pain in your pelvis, abdomen, hips, buttocks or tailbone keeping you from living a full life?Scroll back to the top and click "Buy Now" to take the first step toward living the life you love!

Author : Beate Carriere,Cynthia Markel Feldt
Publisher : Thieme
Page : 933 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783131610010

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The Pelvic Floor by Beate Carriere,Cynthia Markel Feldt Pdf

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.

Author : Kim Vopni
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781786784872

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Your Pelvic Floor by Kim Vopni Pdf

This is the first pelvic floor health book aimed at ALL women, including trans women, outlining the importance of understanding your pelvic floor and how it impacts on overall health, fitness and wellbeing for life - not just around pregnancy and childbirth. This book outlines symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, and shows you how to fix them. What is pelvic organ prolapse - which 50% of women will experience - and can it be prevented? Urinary incontinence is treatable with physio. Women on average suffer symptoms for 7 years before going to a healthcare professional which has a huge effect on mental health. Pelvic floor issues are often only talked about in relation to pregnancy and childbirth. This is not just a "mum issue": high impact exercise (running, HIIT, CrossFit) affect the pelvic floor. Young athletes/gymnasts who have never had children are highly likely to suffer from incontinence. Women should not accept dysfunction as a "normal part of being a woman", but instead need to prioritize their pelvic floor health - this book shows that it is never too early and, crucially, never too late to do so.

Author : Beate Carriere
Publisher : Thieme
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9786161626815

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Fitness for the Pelvic Floor by Beate Carriere Pdf

Incontinence affects four out of 10 women, about one out of 10 men, and about 17% of children below age 15. The most common reason for admitting a family member to a nursing home is the family's inability to cope with incontinence. It is estimated that in the US incontinence costs 26 billion dollars a year.While it is common to exercise many parts of the body to stay fit, very little attention is paid to exercising the pelvic floor. Many exercises exist for the general fitness of the body, strengthening of the arms and legs and the abdominal and back muscles. Finding fun exercises for the pelvic floor involves searching through a great deal of literature; finding exercises suitable for men, women, and children that are fun and effective appears to be impossible. This book should provide therapists with treatment ideas and encourage patients to ask for help. It focuses on exercises and discusses other treatment options.

Author : Elizabeth E. Houser,Stephanie Riley Hahn
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421406916

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A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health by Elizabeth E. Houser,Stephanie Riley Hahn Pdf

In A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health a urologist and a physical therapist offer expert and reassuring advice to women. For example, one of every four women suffers from urinary incontinence, the involuntary leakage of urine. Elizabeth E. Houser and Stephanie Riley Hahn want these women to know that they do not have to cope in silence with this embarrassing problem, limit their lifestyle, or spend thousands of dollars on adult diapers. Symptoms involving the pelvic floor, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and decreased sexual sensation, can occur at any age. A wide range of treatments, such as targeted exercises, nutrition, and acupuncture, as well as medications and surgical approaches, can bring relief. Case studies and illustrations help readers explore the cause of their own symptoms and how treatments work. A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Health encourages women to address their pelvic floor issues and reclaim their lives. -- Jill Grimes, M.D., author of Seductive Delusions: How Everyday People Catch STDs

Author : Jane Simpson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780241386545

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The Pelvic Floor Bible by Jane Simpson Pdf

Have you ever laughed so much you wet yourself - just a little bit? Or found yourself crossing your legs on the doorstep frantically searching for your keys? Do you get up at night to go to the toilet more than once? An estimated 200 million people around the world suffer from some form of urinary incontinence. It's an embarrassing problem that affects women disproportionately as a result of pregnancy and childbirth. In The Pelvic Floor Bible, Jane Simpson argues that it's time for us all to feel the squeeze and celebrate the wonder of our pelvic floor muscles. She shows you how to incorporate pelvic floor exercises as part of your daily routine in order to prevent issues in later life and cure existing problems now. Learn how to treat common problems such as stress incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse, get back into shape post-pregnancy and enjoy a healthy sex life at every stage of your life. Incontinence is both preventable and curable through pelvic floor exercises and rehabilitation but too many people assume nothing can be done, follow incorrect advice or are ashamed to seek help. We need to end the taboo now.

Author : Anna Padoa,Talli Y. Rosenbaum
Publisher : Springer
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319221502

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The Overactive Pelvic Floor by Anna Padoa,Talli Y. Rosenbaum Pdf

This textbook provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the Overactive Pelvic Floor (OPF) that provides clinical tools for medical and mental health practitioners alike. Written by experts in the field, this text offers tools for recognition, assessment, treatment and interdisciplinary referral for patients with OPF and OPF related conditions. The text reviews the definition, etiology and pathophysiology of non-relaxing pelvic floor muscle tone as well as discusses sexual function and past sexual experience in relation to the pelvic floor. Specific pelvic floor dysfunctions associated with pelvic floor overactivity in both men and women are reviewed in detail. Individual chapters are devoted to female genital pain and vulvodynia, female bladder pain and interstitial cystitis, male chronic pelvic and genital pain, sexual dysfunction related to pelvic pain in both men and women, musculoskeletal aspects of pelvic floor overactivity, LUTS and voiding dysfunction, and anorectal disorders. Assessment of the pelvic floor is addressed in distinct chapters describing subjective and objective assessment tools. State of the art testing measures including electromyographic and video-urodynamic analysis, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are introduced. The final chapters are devoted to medical, psychosocial, and physical therapy treatment interventions with an emphasis on interdisciplinary management The Overactive Pelvic Floor serves physicians in the fields of urology, urogynecology and gastroenterology as well as psychotherapists, sex therapists and physical therapists.

Author : Joanna Bilancieri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996702105

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Get the Pelvic Floor Back in Action, 2nd Edition by Joanna Bilancieri Pdf

From pelvic pain to incontinence, sciatica to scoliosis, prolapse to painful intercourse, the pelvic floor is a key player in recovery. Weakness and tension in the muscles of the pelvic region are often overlooked as the culprits of many debilitating conditions. And, even when the pelvic floor is deemed responsible for ailments, rehabilitation is often bypassed for surgery or medication. But, there is an active means of rehabilitating and managing conditions stemming from the pelvic region with a physical therapist's guidance. This book aims to provide pelvic floor exercises and relaxation techniques that can assist in overcoming the leakage and overly frequent trips to the restroom associated with incontinence, and the pain and inability to fully empty the bladder due to excessive pelvic floor muscle tension. The exercises and other self help tips can also help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles during and after pregnancy, and after child birth! The techniques aim to help people learn about and gain control of the pelvic floor and remedy some of the causes of the problems. This guidance has truly restored patients' abilities to "live". Truly a book written for all audiences with case "stories" and education segments ranging from broad overviews to minute details, 'Get the Pelvic Floor Back in Action' speaks to patients, clinicians, and persons interested in minimizing contracting pelvic conditions. The pelvic region is often embarrassing to speak of or is overlooked. It is time to highlight the pelvic region to truly help those with pelvic conditions get back in action!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1404601746

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Evidence-based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor by Anonim Pdf

Author : Dawn-Marie Ickes,Beate Carrière
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3132424005

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Fitness for the Pelvic Floor by Dawn-Marie Ickes,Beate Carrière Pdf

Author : Ran Pang
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781839693618

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction by Ran Pang Pdf

Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) refer to a group of conditions, such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse, due to weakened or injured pelvic muscles and connective tissues. People with PFDs face several social, mental, and physical health effects due to the bothersome symptoms. In this book, experts and researchers from different countries present the latest evidence in diagnosis and treatment of PFDs. Chapters cover such topics as pelvic floor muscle activity, PFDs and pregnancy and childbirth, non-invasive therapy, dysfunctional voiding in children, and much more.

Author : Bernhard Schüssler,Jo Laycock,Stuart L. Stanton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781447135692

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Pelvic Floor Re-education by Bernhard Schüssler,Jo Laycock,Stuart L. Stanton Pdf

Pelvic Floor Re-education encompasses a variety of techniques for increasing the strength of, and control over, the pelvic floor muscles. These techniques are now emerging as an effective and viable alternative to surgery in the treatment of urinary incontinence and related conditions. This volume presents a reasoned, scientific approach to the use of pelvic floor re-education. Starting with the latest theories on anatomy, pathophysiology and possible causes of pelvic floor damage, the text then describes the importance of pelvic floor evaluation in determining the type of treatment required. A number of re-education techniques are assessed including isolated muscle exercise, vaginal cones, biofeedback control and electrical stimulation. Recent research work is also reviewed which allows the reader to evaluate the different modalities advocated in the management of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Author : Peter E. Papa Petros
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642037870

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The Female Pelvic Floor by Peter E. Papa Petros Pdf

"...This represents a new refreshing and logical approach to the whole anatomy and function of the pelvic floor. The Integral Theory over the years has been debated and discussed at various scientific meetings but this is the first time that the Theory has been condensed into an exciting and readable format with excellent illustrations and diagrams. I think it is an important publication which has been long overdue..." Comment on first edition from a prominent British urogynaecologist In this 3rd edition, multimedia in the accompanying DVD is used to more fully explain how lax suspensory ligaments may cause multiple pelvic floor dysfunctions, how to diagnose which structures are causing the problem, and how to perform ‘simulated’ or ‘virtual’ operations. New insights into the pathogenesis of pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, vulvodynia and interstitial cystitis are presented. The tensioned minisling as used for cystocoele, uterine prolapse, rectocoele, stress incontinence and other symptoms is described in the book and demonstrated in the DVD.

Author : G. Willy Davila,Gamal M. Ghoniem,Steven D. Wexner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006-06-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781846280108

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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction by G. Willy Davila,Gamal M. Ghoniem,Steven D. Wexner Pdf

This book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive aspects of evaluation and therapy of female pelvic floor dysfunction. It is edited by well-known international surgeons with clinical practices within one tertiary referral institution, the Pelvic Floor Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston (Fort Lauderdale), Florida which serves as a National and International referral center for women with symptomatic pelvic floor problems. Recognized worldwide for its excellence, Cleveland Clinic departments of Gynecology, Urology, and Colorectal Surgery have combined their expertise in producing this text. Focused on urinary incontinence & other voiding dysfunctions, fecal incontinence & other distal gastroenterologic problems, genital and rectal prolapse, & other recognized pelvic floor problems, the book should be of great interest to the practicing Gynecologist/Urogynecologist, Urologist, and Colorectal Surgeon as well as Sexual Dysfunction specialist, Gastroenterologist and Physical Therapist.

Author : Kaven Baessler,Bernhard Schüssler,Kathryn L. Burgio,Kate Moore,Stuart L. Stanton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781846285059

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Pelvic Floor Re-education by Kaven Baessler,Bernhard Schüssler,Kathryn L. Burgio,Kate Moore,Stuart L. Stanton Pdf

This book on pelvic floor re-education provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, along with other aspects of the clinical assessment and management of pelvic floor disorders. It is written for all health care professionals working with women with urogynecological disorders. Practical techniques of muscle assessment and investigative methodologies are reviewed and up-to-date information on anatomy and physiology is discussed. The text is clear, practical, and is written from experience in the field. An algorithmic approach takes the reader through the options for clinical evaluation and treatment.