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…

1.3 Musculoskeletal Chronic Pelvic Pain Theresa M. Spitznagle Introduction A wide range of definitions of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) have been given in the literature. It has been defined as…

2.7 Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Reflex Incontinence Carmen-Manuela Rock Diagnosis and Evaluation The goal is to identify dysfunctions (inhibiting factors) in the motor system. The need to protect such…

1.6 Reflex Incontinence Caused by Underlying Functional Disorders Carmen-Manuela Rock This type of incontinence is a symptom of an underlying disorder that needs be identified. According to Brügger [1977, 2000]…