Obstetric and Gynaecologic Physical Therapy

As physiotherapists find themselves increasingly involved in obstetrics and gynaecological care, this book reviews the physiotherapeutic modalities used in treating pain, stress and dysfunction during the child-bearing year, covering pregnancy, labour, delivery and the period after.

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With increasing numbers of women choosing to exercise and generally lead more active lives during pregnancy, physiotherapists are finding themselves more involved in obstetrics and gynaecological care. This book examines the physiotherapeutic modalities used in treating pain, stress and dysfunction during the whole child-bearing year, covering pregnancy, labour, delivery and the period immediately after. The book begins with an overview of the sweeping anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. Musculoskeletal problems, relaxation and childbirth education classes are examined, and the text has numerous suggestions for prenatal exercises and checklists to help monitor posture and other physiological changes.