Pelvic Floor Recovery by Sue Croft*
Edition 5 of Sue Croft's comprehensive handbook on recovery from gynaecologic surgery. Sue is a highly respected Australian physiotherapist, speaker and author. Her other book Pelvic Floor Essentials covers all aspects of caring for your pelvic floor.
Pelvic Floor Recovery : Physiotherapy For Gynaecological And Colorectal Repair Surgery (5th Edition) by Australian physiotherapist Sue Croft OAM who has many years experience treating women with pelvic floor dysfunction.
This is an essential guide for those undergoing surgery such as hysterectomy and prolapse repair.
Pelvic floor anatomy, bladder and bowel function and pelvic exercises are all explained in an easy to understand and practical manner.
It is also an excellent resource for anyone with pelvic floor dysfunction whether undergoing or recovering from surgery or not.
The book's gentle humour demystifies the process of pelvic floor repair surgery, hysterectomy recovery and how and when to exercise.
It is also a comprehensive, handy resource for health professionals to pass on to their patients to educate them on pelvic surgery recovery.
The information is presented in a simple, easy to understand format with excellent diagrams. Those with pelvic organ prolapse , stress urinary incontinence, an overactive bladder or bowel incontinence who wish to manage them without surgery will benefit just as much from this book due to its excellent explanations of anatomy, bladder and bowel function and causes of prolapse.
Author Sue Croft is a well known Australian physiotherapist with a special interest in pelvic floor function. This book is a result of her years of experience in the field and in providing physiotherapy to women through pre and post operative procedures for pelvic floor surgery.
Hence it contains many pearls of wisdom and is aimed at helping to reduce the fear and anxiety for those facing pelvic floor repair surgery by educating and empowering them with the knowledge required for a successful result.
Many women undertake gynaecological repair surgery with some anxiety and trepidation. This guide has been written with the aim reducing these fears by educating women about:
- Correct activation of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
- Anatomy of the bladder and bowel
- Relaxation and breath awareness education
- Brief explanation of prolapse
- Bladder and bowel emptying positions
- Pre-operative and post operative physiotherapy strategies
- Information to give you confidence for your hospital stay
- Safe abdominal exercises for after the repair
- Return to work, sport, sexual function and travel advice
130 PAGES, 18 CHAPTERS
CHAPTER 1 : The pelvic floor muscles
CHAPTER 2 : The role of posture and the pelvic floor
CHAPTER 3 : Causes of pelvic health issues
CHAPTER 4 : Normal and Abnormal Bladder Function
CHAPTER 5 : What is prolapse
CHAPTER 6 : Management of bowel function
CHAPTER 7 : Managing persistent pelvic pain
CHAPTER 8 : Pre-operative physiotherapy expectations
CHAPTER 9 : The immediate post-operative period
CHAPTER 10 : Home Recovery
CHAPTER 11 : Pelvic floor friendly exercises
CHAPTER 12 : The evidence about activity restrictions
CHAPTER 13 : Return to Exercise
CHAPTER 14 : Return to work
CHAPTER 15 : Sexual Function
CHAPTER 16 : The effects of ageing on pelvic floor function
CHAPTER 17 : Travel tips and tricks
CHAPTER 18 : Conclusion about change
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