The Overactive Pelvic Floor

The Overactive Pelvic Floor 1st ed. 2016 Edition

“The Overactive Pelvic Floor” is a comprehensive textbook that provides a thorough overview of the Overactive Pelvic Floor (OPF) and offers clinical tools for medical and mental health practitioners. Written by experts in the field, this book is designed to assist in the recognition, assessment, treatment, and interdisciplinary referral for patients with OPF and related conditions. Here are the key features of this edition:

1. Definition and Pathophysiology: The text begins by defining OPF and explores the etiology and pathophysiology of non-relaxing pelvic floor muscle tone. It also discusses the impact of sexual function and past sexual experiences on pelvic floor health.

2. Specific Dysfunctions: The book covers specific pelvic floor dysfunctions associated with pelvic floor overactivity in both men and women. Chapters are devoted to topics such as female genital pain, vulvodynia, bladder pain, interstitial cystitis, male chronic pelvic and genital pain, sexual dysfunction related to pelvic pain, musculoskeletal aspects of pelvic floor overactivity, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), voiding dysfunction, and anorectal disorders.

3. Assessment Tools: Assessment of the pelvic floor is addressed in detail, including both subjective and objective assessment tools. The book introduces state-of-the-art testing measures such as electromyographic and video-urodynamic analysis, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging.

4. Interdisciplinary Management: The final chapters focus on interdisciplinary management, covering medical, psychosocial, and physical therapy treatment interventions. The emphasis is on collaborative care to address OPF and related conditions effectively.

“The Overactive Pelvic Floor” is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals in various fields, including urology, urogynecology, gastroenterology, psychotherapy, sex therapy, and physical therapy. It provides a comprehensive understanding of OPF and offers practical tools for assessment and treatment. This textbook facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the care of patients with pelvic floor disorders.

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