Book description
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. "If you are a student on a quest to find the ultimate
resource textbook for the pelvic floor, or an experienced clinician
wanting to learn more about the pelvic region of the body, The Pelvic
Floor is the only book you will need. This book achieves the ambitious
goal of having all the information a clinician needs on the pelvic floor
in one place. Recommend[ed]..for students and experienced clinicians,
including outpatient, home care and inpatient therapists."--ADVANCE
for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants Physical Therapist in
Private Practice, Pasadena, CA, USA formerly Clinical Program
Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services, St. Luke's Hospital Mayo Clinic,
Jacksonville, FL, USA
