Pelvic Floor Re-Education: Principles and Practice

By Baessler and Schussler

Book Overview

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. The text is clear, practical, and is written from experience in the field. Starting with the latest theories on anatomy, pathophysiology and possible causes of pelvic floor damage, the importance of pelvic floor evaluation is looked at to determine the type of treatment.

Practical techniques of muscle assessment and investigative methodologies are reviewed and up-to-date information on anatomy and physiology is discussed. This practical book is invaluable reading for all health care professionals working with incontinent patients, particularly urogynecologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and physiotherapists, as well as residents and trainees interested in the scientific and clinical fundamentals of pelvic floor re-education.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852339683
• ISBN13: 9781852339685
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"