Book[edited by] Kaven Baessler ... [et al.].
Contents:
Part I. Function and Dysfunction of the Pelvic Floor and Viscera
Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor and Lower Urinary Tract / Daniele Perucchini and John O. L. DeLancey
Neural Control of Pelvic Floor Muscles / David B. Vodušek
The Effects of Pregnancy and Childbirth on the Pelvic Floor / Kaven Baessler and Bernhard Schüssler
Muscle Function and Ageing / Brenda Russell and Linda Brubaker
Urinary Incontinence and Voiding Dysfunction / Annette Kuhn and Bernhard Schüssler
Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Peggy A. Norton
Anal Incontinence, Constipation, and Obstructed Defecation / Abdul H. Sultan and A. Muti Abulaffi
Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscles and Related Pain / Wendy F. Bower
Part II. Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor
Clinical Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor Muscles / Diane K. Newman and Jo Laycock
Examination of Patients with Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Ursula M. Peschers
Urodynamics / Ursula M. Peschers
Applying Urodynamic Findings to Clinical Practice / Christopher K. Payne
Anorectal Physiology / David Z. Lubowski and Michael L. Kennedy
Ultrasound Imaging / Kaven Baessler and Heinz Kölbl
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Thomas Treumann, Ralf Tunn and Bernhard Schüssler
Electrophysiology / Clare J. Fowler and David B. Vodušek
Outcome Measures in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation / Kate H. Moore and Emmanuel Karantanis
Part III. Techniques of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Muscle Training
Concepts of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training / Jo Laycock
Exercise, Feedback, and Biofeedback / Pauline E. Chiarelli and Kate H. Moore
Electrical Stimulation / Wendy F. Bower
Extracorporeal Magnetic Stimulation / Alastair R. Morris and Kate H. Moore
Devices / Ingrid Nygaard and Peggy A. Norton
Alternative Methods to Pelvic Floor Muscle Awareness and Training / Kaven Baessler and Barbara E. Bell
Part IV. Treatment: Condition-Specific Assessment and Approaches
Behavioral Treatment / Kathryn L. Burgio
Stress Urinary Incontinence / Jo Laycock
Evidence for the Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in the Treatment and Antenatal Prevention of Female Urinary Incontinence / E. Jean C. Hay-Smith and Kate H. Moore
Postpartum Management of the Pelvic Floor / Pauline E. Chiarelli
Role of a Perineal Clinic / Ranee Thakar
Overactive Bladder / Kathryn L. Burgio, Dudley Robinson and Linda Cardozo
Sexual Dysfunction and the Overactive Pelvic Floor / Wendy F. Bower
Anal Incontinence and Evacuation Difficulties / Christine Norton
Incontinence During Sports and Fitness Activities / Alain P. Bourcier
Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Pessary Treatment / Jane A. Schulz and Elena Kwon
Part V. What to Do if Physiotherapy Fails?
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Choice of Surgery / Stuart L. Stanton
Genital Prolapse: Surgery for Failed Conservative Treatment / Stuart L. Stanton
The Anal Sphincter / Klaus E. Matzel, Manuel Besendörfer and Stefanie Kuschel.