Physiotherapy in obstetrics and gynaecology.
The second edition of this classic physiotherapy text for undergraduate students, junior physiotherapists, and practitioners specializing in obstetrics and gynecology explores the scientific, philosophical, and practical basis behind all aspects of clinical intervention. This book contains a detaile...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh ; New York :
Butterworth-Heinemann,
2004.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. / |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The second edition of this classic physiotherapy text for undergraduate students, junior physiotherapists, and practitioners specializing in obstetrics and gynecology explores the scientific, philosophical, and practical basis behind all aspects of clinical intervention. This book contains a detailed anatomical description of the female reproductive and urinary tract with the associated structures along with the physiology of reproduction and pregnancy with a thorough account of the physiotherapists' role. Amazingly thorough coverage of the physiotherapist's role in obstetrics and gynecology make this resource the definitive one of its kind. Information includes detailed anatomical descriptions of the female reproductive, urinary and lower intestinal tracts together with associated structures. Material on the physiology of reproduction, pregnancy, parturition, the puerperium, menopause, and more makes this text the definitive resource of its kind. Practical content features a reasoned account of the physiotherapist's role preconceptually, through the reproductive cycle, to the middle years and beyond.Comprehensive coverage includes a wide range of gynecological pathologies and relevant surgeries. Detailed coverage of treatment of incontinence provides helpful knowledge to any practitioner. |
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| Item Description: | Title from title screen (viewed on Apr 16, 2012). Revised edition of: Physiotherapy in obstetrics and gynaecology / Margaret Polden, Jill Mantle. 1990. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxiii, 489 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780702038044 0702038040 |