Incontinence affects four out of 10 women, about one out of 10 men, and about 17% of children below age 15. The most common reason for admitting a family member to a nursing home is the family's inability to cope with incontinence. It is estimated that in the US incontinence costs 26 billion dollars a year.
While it is common to exercise many parts of the body to stay fit, very little attention is paid to exercising the pelvic floor. Many exercises exist for the general fitness of the body, strengthening of the arms and legs and the abdominal and back muscles. Finding fun exercises for the pelvic floor involves searching through a great deal of literature; finding exercises suitable for men, women, and children that are fun and effective appears to be impossible.
This book should provide therapists with treatment ideas and encourage patients to ask for help. It focuses on exercises and discusses other treatment options.
Contains many coloured pictures
Printed 2002
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
About 55 years of experience, constantly learning and trying to understand patient's problems. Enjoying the profession tremendously, Able to combine European training and American knowledge of physical therapy. Happy to be healthy and able to promote our profession and volunteering yearly in the Republic of Macedonia, Armenia and Kenia to further their knowledge of physical therapy. Specialized in pelvic problems, but also complicated neurologic, orthopedic and pediatric problems
Fitness for the pelvic floor- by Beate Carriere
This book is second-hand but in excellant condition. Its been a part of my cherished library but its time to sell onto someone else to enjoy! No pen marks etc. Prices indicate either what I paid for the book/or current market price and the sale price.
