Fitness for the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is an often overlooked area of fitness, but it can have a significant impact on overall health. Fitness for the Pelvic Floor, 2nd edition is a comprehensive guide for physical therapists and patients that offers practical advice and exercises to improve pelvic floor function and prevent pelvic floor disorders.

Format: Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed
Length: 130 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2024
Publisher: Thieme Publishing Group

The pelvic floor is an often overlooked area when it comes to fitness, yet it plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being. Pelvic floor disorders affect a significant number of people worldwide, causing symptoms such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual dysfunction. While it is common to focus on exercising other parts of the body to stay fit, very little attention is given to the pelvic floor muscles. However, by dedicating time to keeping these muscles strong and healthy, we may be able to prevent ending our lives in diapers. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the bladder, rectum, and uterus and play a vital role in sexual function. These muscles can weaken with age, childbirth, weightlifting, and other factors, leading to pelvic floor disorders. Regular exercise can help strengthen these muscles and improve their function. One of the most comprehensive resources on pelvic floor fitness is "Fitness for the Pelvic Floor" by Beate Carrière, a renowned physical therapist. This book has been an essential guide for physical therapists and patients alike for over 17 years. The 2nd edition of the book features new concepts for clinical applications by Carrière and contributions by Dawn-Marie Ickes, an expert in integrative health and wellness. The book provides anatomical and physiological content, as well as definitions of essential terminology. It offers easy-to-follow exercise routines that focus on activating and/or relaxing pelvic floor muscles. Over 50 instructive videos are included to demonstrate various breathing and corrective functional exercises that have proven to be the most efficacious treatment methods for many patients. "Fitness for the Pelvic Floor" is an essential resource for physical therapy professionals, patients seeking to reduce or eliminate symptoms of urinary urgency or pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic cavity, as well as individuals looking to improve their overall pelvic health. The book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com, making it easily accessible to a wide audience. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher.

Weight: 337g
Dimension: 240 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783132423985
Edition number: 2 ed