Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy

by Stephenson, Rebecca G.; O'Connor, Linda J.

• ISBN13: 9781556424151
• ISBN10: 1556424159
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-14
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy, Second Editionis a definitive text on women's health. Designed for the physical therapist in OB/GYN, this edition covers recent changes in the field of physical therapy as it pertains to the treatment of women.The three sections of the text describe the foundation for physical therapy practice in women's health and the role of the physical therapist in gynecologic and obstetric care, respectively. Chapters have been updated, streamlined and reorganized, as well as expanded to reflect the evolution of this specialty practice. Chapters cover topics on women's health care in physical therapy, anatomical considerations, maternal physiology, and postpartum care. There are also new chapters on special pregnancies (including high risk and women with chronic illness and disabilities), evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, and on the aging female's needs.Obstetric and Gynecological Care in Physical Therapy, Second Edition, can be used as an introduction to the field for students and clinicians unfamiliar with obstetric and gynecology practice, as well as a resource to initiate practice in the field for the experienced clinician. With a greatly expanded glossary, tables, illustrations, case studies, product information and resource appendix, and chapter self-assessment quizzes,Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy, SecondEditionis essential for all physical therapists involved with the evaluation and treatment of women.

Author Biography

Rebecca G. Stephenson, BS, PT, received her physical therapy degree from Boston University in 1974. She is also a certified childbirth educator and medical writer, member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Section on Women's Health, and of the American Medical Writers Association. She was securetary for the Section on Women's Health and is currently secretary for the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women's Health, a sub-group of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. Rebecca was awarded the Section on Women's Health of the American Physical Therapy Association highest honor, the Elizabeth Nobel award, for contributions to the field of women's health. She practices women's health and adult and pediatric rehabilitation as senior clinical therapist in the outpatient clinic at Dedham Medical Associates and in private practice in Medfield, Massachusetts. Linda J. O'Connor, MS, PT, received her physical therapy degree from the University of California, San Francisco, in 1974. Since then she has practiced in a variety of settings, including obstetric and gynecology clinics, private homes, skilled nursing facilities, school districts, residential care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient facilities. She has taught childbirth education, mother-infant exercise, and early pregnancy classes for over 15 years, intertwining teaching with independent contracting and private practice in pediatrics, geriatrics, and women's health care. Linda currently practices in pediatric home health, adult and pediatric outpatient and community care for Easter Seals Bay Area, and in pediatrics through various school districts.

Table of Contents

Dedications	v
Acknowledgments	xi
About the Authors	xiii
Prefaces	xv
Section 1: Foundation for Physical Therapy Practice in Women's Health
Women's Health Care in Physical Therapy	3	(12)
Anatomical Considerations	15	(22)
Section 2: Role of Physical Therapy in Gynecologic Care
Physical Therapy and the Female Client: Evaluation and Treatment	37	(50)
Section 3: Role of Physical Therapy in Obstetric Care
Maternal Physiology	87	(46)
Maternal Disorders and Diseases	133	(28)
Physical Therapy Care in High-Risk Pregnancies	161	(14)
Evaluation and Treatment of Maternal Musculoskeletal Disorders	175	(30)
Care of the Fetus: Preconception to Birth	205	(18)
Physical Therapy Care During Labor	223	(18)
Physical Therapy Care During Delivery	241	(24)
Physical Therapy and Post-Partum Care	265	(18)
Conclusion	283	(2)
Appendix A: Suggested Reading by Topic	285	(6)
Appendix B: Product Information and Resources	291	(12)
Appendix C: Suggestions for Use of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice	303	(4)
Glossary	307	(10)
Index	317