Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Pain: Organ Disorders

Bol

As medical knowledge advances we tend to compartmentalise our specialties into smaller units; but, hand in hand with this, there is a growing understanding between the different disciplines within the caring professions. Thus we are able to share our special skills to the benefit of patients. This book is an excellent example of the advantage of interdisciplinary communication and demonstrates a refreshing holistic approach to the problems of incontinence and pelvic pain. Written with physiotherapists in mind, the editors have invited contributions from many distinguished experts in their own field. These have been compiled into a comprehensive book, which will appeal to many healthcare professionals. I have had great pleasure in reading this book. During the time that I have been involved with 'pelvic dysfunction' there have been many exciting advances. These are all included in a most readable sequence, some presented with a refreshing new twist. In particular, I would like to bring to your attention the section on 'pelvic pain'. Because of our lack of understanding it has been a problem that is too often ignored and here at last are some practical ideas for therapeutic management. There is still much progress to be made in the field of incontinence and pelvic pain and as yet, no editors can be expected to produce a definitive work. However, I would like to recommend this book most strongly. It has a new approach to this topic, which is still a major problem for many people.

Bol Partner

Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic Pain provides a clear, concise and practical clinical introduction to the assessment and conservative treatment of pelvic floor disorders in both men and women. It is the first practical textbook on this topic to enable clinicians to learn about the practicalities of assessment and treatment. Many different specialists have contributed to the text, critically reviewing the literature and recommending evidence-based practice and possible further research. Primarily written for physiotherapists working in this specialist field, this book is also a useful reference and practical guide for all health professionals dealing with incontinence and some pelvic floor disorders, including urologists, gynaecologists and general practitioners, students of alternative therapies and osteopaths. This title will complement under-graduate and post-graduate formal lectures and practical sessions, with references supporting the proposed clinical guidelines.