Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Preface to second edition
Preface to first edition
Foreword to second edition
Foreword to first edition
Introduction

1. Anatomy
2. Physiology of pregnancy
3. Physical and physiological changes of labor and the puerperium
4. The antenatal period
5. Relieving pregnancy discomforts
6. Preparation for labor
7. The postnatal period
8. The Climacteric
9. Common gynecological surgery
10. Gynecological surgery
11. Urinary function and dysfunction

12. Bowel function and dysfunction

    Appendix 1: ICS The Standardization of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function 2002
    Appendix 2: ICS The Standardization of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function 1989

    Index

    Klappentext

    Contains anatomical description of the female reproductive, urinary and lower intestinal tracts together with associated structures. This book covers the physiology of reproduction, pregnancy, parturition, the puerperium as well as the menopause and beyond.

    Inhalt

    Preface to second editionPreface to first editionForeword to second editionForeword to first editionIntroduction1. Anatomy2. Physiology of pregnancy3. Physical and physiological changes of labor and the puerperium4. The antenatal period5. Relieving pregnancy discomforts6. Preparation for labor7. The postnatal period8. The Climacteric9. Common gynecological surgery10. Gynecological surgery11. Urinary function and dysfunction12. Bowel function and dysfunctionAppendix 1: ICS The Standardization of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function 2002Appendix 2: ICS The Standardization of Terminology of Lower Urinary Tract Function 1989Index