An integrative and practical resource for physical therapists and patients to improve pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms It is estimated that the incidence of women with at least one pelvic floor disorder will nearly double from 28.1 million to 43.8 million by the year 2050. Incontinence affects one in three women between the ages of 15 to 65, between one and three out of 10 men in the same age range, and an estimated 14% of adolescents under age 15. Pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, weakness, imbalance or excessive tightness can cause debilitating symptoms in men and women that can significantly impact quality of life. Fitness for the Pelvic Floor, Second Edition builds on the popular prior edition by internationally acclaimed physiotherapist Beate Carrière with new clinical applications and contributions from coauthor Dawn-Marie Ickes on topics physical therapy students need to learn. The book starts with a section on anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor, with discussion of breathing, muscles, tone differences, incontinence, and medications and nutrition. The second part features seven chapters detailing effective treatment options and exercises. Straightforward, simple exercises and heightened sensory awareness tips described in the text and presented in videos have proven to be the most efficacious treatment methods for many patients. Therapists will learn how to evaluate pelvic floor problems and develop and teach patients appropriate treatment strategies for specific situations, such as incontinence, dysfunctions after childbirth, and post-prostate surgery issues. Key Highlights Anatomical and physiological content and clear explanations of the correlation between breathing, the pelvic floor, and abdominal muscles enhance knowledge Easy-to-follow exercise routines focus on activating and relaxing pelvic floor muscles Definitions of essenti

This is the first textbook which focuses on the Swiss ball and its wide range of clinical applications. The author demonstrates why the Swiss ball is useful for the treatment of patients in all areas of physical therapy, including gynecology and explains how to apply it in the outpatient clinic and the acute care setting, including intensive care units. The Swiss ball can be used to screen for deficits in strength, mobility, balance and coordination, and for manual therapy. Trained therapists are shown ways of using the ball to manage the weight of the patient's body, to assist the patient with active exercises, to evaluate and train balance, and to stimulate the sensorimotor system. Numerous photos of patients being treated help the reader visualize how Swiss ball exercises work in practice.

Der groAe Ball mit seinen vielfAltigen VerwendungsmAglichkeiten ist heute aus der Physiotherapie nicht mehr wegzudenken. Dieses Buch vermittelt Ballanwendern in allen medizinischen TAtigkeitsbereichen
- praxisbezogenes Basiswissen A1/4ber den Pezzi-Ball und A1/4ber Bewegungslernen und
- eine FA1/4lle von Anregungen fA1/4r den kreativen Einsatz des Balls im Behandlungsalltag.
Neben der Anwendung in der konservativen OrthopAdie zeigt die Autorin viele weitere NutzungsmAglichkeiten in den Bereichen Neurologie, Manualtherapie, Innere Medizin, Chirurgie, Intensivmedizin, GynAkologie, PAdiatrie und auch in der PrAvention. Umfangreiches Bildmaterial mit Behandlungssequenzen aus dem Praxisalltag und Anwendungstips runden den Leitfaden ab.