Kaven Baessler – Författare

Incontinence affects four out of 10 women, about one out of 10 men, and about 17 per cent 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. Pelvic Floor Re-education - principles and practice 2nd edition is an introduction to pelvic floor management for all health professionals working with incontinent patients.Practical techniques of muscle assessment and investigative methodologies are reviewed and up-to-date information on anatomy and physiology is discussed. An algorithmic approach takes the reader through the options for clinical evaluation and treatment. For urogynecologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and physiotherapists this practical guide will help to answer the many and various questions posed by pelvic floor dysfunction. It also provides a comprehensive but readable source for medical students interested in the scientific and clinical fundamentals of pelvic floor re-education.