Evidence Based Physical Therapy For The Pelvic Floor Paperback 2nd edition

Kari Bo

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.

0702044431

English

Elsevier Churchill Livingstone

2014

446

Kari Bo had her PhD (doctor of science) in 1990 and was appointed professor of exercise science and physiotherapy in 1997. She currently holds a position as elected rector (head) of the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, (specialized university), Oslo. She was the first vice president of the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women's Health, WCPT 1999-2007, and has been the vice president of the Norwegian Council for Physical Activity for 8 years, giving direct advice to the Norwegian Minister of Health on physical activity, fitness and health. In addition, professor Bø has been the vice president of the Norwegian Physiotherapy Association subgroup for Sport Physiotherapy 2003-2007. She is a board member of "The pelvic floor Center" at Akershus University Hospital, Norway

2nd edition

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