Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice

Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor offers physiotherapists and other professionals the latest evidence-based approaches and treatment strategies for pelvic floor dysfunction, with sections on devices and apps, gynecological cancer, sexual dysfunction, fistula, clinical use of EMG, anal incontinence and pain, and sexualized violence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 772 pages
Publication date: 27 November 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor is a comprehensive guide for physiotherapists and other professionals seeking to bring the latest evidence-based approaches and treatment strategies for addressing pelvic floor dysfunction to their practice. Fully updated and with a wealth of new information, this edition includes sections on devices and apps, gynecological cancer, sexual dysfunction, fistula, clinical use of EMG, anal incontinence and pain, as well as a discussion of sexualized violence by Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mugwege and his team.

New and fully updated contents include new authors and new chapters that provide contemporary evidence. Innovative practice guidelines supported by a sound evidence base include color illustrations of pelvic floor anatomy and related neuroanatomy/neurophysiology, MRIs and ultrasounds showing normal and dysfunctional pelvic floor, and key summaries for easy navigation. Full color throughout enhances the visual appeal of the book.

Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor is a valuable resource for physiotherapists and other professionals who want to improve their skills and knowledge in this area. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and treatment options, and is designed to help practitioners make informed decisions about their patients' care.

In addition to its clinical content, Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor also includes a discussion of sexualized violence by Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mugwege and his team. This section provides a powerful and moving account of the impact of sexual violence on women's health and well-being, and highlights the importance of physical therapy in addressing these issues.

Overall, Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor is a must-read for anyone who works with patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Its comprehensive and up-to-date content, innovative practice guidelines, and powerful discussion of sexualized violence make it a valuable resource for practitioners and students alike.

Weight: 1752g
Dimension: 201 x 244 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702083082
Edition number: 3 ed