Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Pain

Completely revised and updated 2nd edition, with chapters updated in
the light of recent research and completely new chapters
First textbook on this topic to enable clinicians to learn about the
practicalities of assessment and treatment
Provides a clear, concise and practical clinical introduction to the
assessment and conservative treatment of pelvic floor disorders in
both men and women
Each topic is considered separately and follows the same format
Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Pain, 2nd edition
contains contributions from many of the well-known authors of the
successful first edition, who have updated their chapters in light of
more recent research.


Chapters include coverage of the management and treatment of bladder
and bowel dysfunctions in men and women, pelvic organ prolapse;
issues concerning the elderly, neurologically impaired patients and
those with pelvic pain. Allied updated chapters are presented on
research methodology, the importance of fluids and infection control.
Other new chapters are concerned with quality of life, the treatment
of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children, the history of pelvic
floor muscle exercise and manual therapy. In addition, the use of
real-time ultrasound to evaluate pelvic floor muscle contractility,
exercise balls to promote coordination of trunk stabilisers and the
pelvic floor muscles, and the role of the Occupational Therapist in
the continence service are discussed. Finally, a new section on
ethical issues regarding the management of incontinence completes
this well-illustrated text.


This book will be of interest to physiotherapists and nurses working
in the continence field, and to all health professionals who wish to
gain a better insight into the conservative management of pelvic
floor muscle disorders. It will enable the reader to question their
present practice and will help in encouraging further research.


Written for:
Physical therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, dieticians,
urotherapists, bowel therapists, gynecologists, urologists,
urogynecologists, pediatricians, colorectal physicians, and surgeons

Keywords:
Colo-rectal
Incontinence
Pelvic
Prolapse