Musculoskeletal Key

4.2 Storage and Emptying Disorders of the Bladder Ulla Henscher Anatomy and Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract A precise knowledge of the anatomic and physiologic relationships thoroughly described in…

Prolapse Veronika Ospelt Introduction Symptoms caused by prolapse of the female pelvic organs are a common health problem. Up to 28% of parous women under 45 are affected by prolapse…

2.4 Physical Therapies Jane D. Frahm Electrotherapy Introduction Since ancient times, it has been known that electricity can be conducted through living tissues and that it can alter physiologic and…

2.2 Strain and Counterstrain for Pelvic Pain Randall S. Kusunose Introduction The gentle and atraumatic nature of the strain and counterstrain (SCS) techniques establishes it as a safe and effective…

5 Therapy for Men Grace Dorey Male Pelvic Floor Function There are three functions of the male pelvic floor: Support of the abdominal contents Elimination of urine and feces Sexual…

1 Basics 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Pelvic Floor Helga Fritsch Overview The abdominal and pelvic cavities are bounded above by the diaphragm, anteriorly by the anterior abdominal muscles…

4 Therapy for Women 4.1 Swinging and Sliding—Back-to-Nature Labor: a Safer Method for Mother and Child Angela Heller The entirety of every aspect of prenatal preparation advocated here–including “swinging” and…

2.5 Visceral Mobilization Myriam Vleminckx The mobilization of three organs in particular can have an impact on the functionality of the pelvic floor—the bladder, uterus, and rectum. The prostate gland…

6 Treatment for Rectal and Anal Disorders 6.1 Anal Dysfunction after Delivery Pauline Chiarelli Introduction One of the most socially devastating sequelae of vaginal delivery is anorectal incompetence. The expulsive…