Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: Bridging Science and Clinical Practice

by Kari Bo, Bary Berghmans, Siv Morkved

Bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice, Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor has become an invaluable resource to practitioners treating patients with disorders of the pelvic floor. The second edition is now presented in a full colour, hardback format, encompassing the wealth of new research in this area which has emerged in recent years. Kari Bø and her team focus on the evidence, from basic studies (theories or rationales for treatment) and RCTs (appraisal of effectiveness) to the implications of these for clinical practice, while also covering pelvic floor dysfunction in specific groups, including men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnant women and those with neurological diseases. Crucially, recommendations on how to start, continue and progress treatment are also given with detailed treatment strategies around pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation.  "..a comprehensive review of every aspect of this area including female, male and childhood issues, incontinence, prolapse, pain and sexual dysfunction." Reviewed by Beatrice McGinley on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015

446 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though it's a bit old and the evidence base has evolved, it's pretty cool to see a lot of research presented in a narrative form rather than looking up different articles on pub med. Hoping they make an updated version soon. Really appreciated that PEDro scores were included to analyze the robustness of each study. It was unbiased IMO

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Valuable tool, useful resource