| Abstract/Notes |
This book represents the culmination of several years of finding and producing materials that represent the scope of physical therapy in the specialized practice of women's health is often misunderstood even within the profesion of physical therapy. Although many equate the practice of women's health physical therapy with pelvic floor disorders and incontinence in particular,Women's Health includes disorders that disproportionately affect women or affect women differently than men. This book covers basic science relevant to women's health-Psychosocial issuess, management techniques,obstetric and gynecological condition's and pathologies across the life span thet are more prevalent in or affecting women differently than men. In addition,this book contains relevant content to assist the rehabilitation practitioner in developing health and wellness programming and niche practice areas within women's health. |
