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More than 50 of the women in the developed world will experience pelvic organ prolapse at some time in their lives. Traditional medical treatment is radical pelvic surgery frequently set women up for repeated surgery. In Saving the Whole Woman, Christine Kent brings hope to millions of women with a proven, non-surgical approach to successfully managing prolapse for a lifetime..
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Relief for a condition affecting seven million people.

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Mitral valve prolapse (MVP), a structural flaw in the heart, sometimes causes MVP syndrome, or dysautonomia, an imbalance of the autonomic nervous system. People with this syndrome often experience panic attacks, migraines, irritable bowel conditions, and other symptoms. This book includes sections on nutrition, exercise, and self-help strategies, and explains the illness and provides strategies for living with it..
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New 2007 3rd edition Revised and updated - More Chapters, More Resources This book will help you:Learn the latest research on MVPS. Discover how to control your symptoms without medications. Understand what works for thousands of other MVP'ers. Explore herbal therapy solutions.Find out how to evaluate Internet MVPS resources. Plus-More stories from fellow MVP'ers and more references for MVP'ers.
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Millions of women suffer from a weak and damaged pelvic floor, which the medical establishment often treats with unnecessary surgery. Women frequently end up requiring multiple major surgeries, losing control over their bodies, and suffering from chronic pain and emotional devastation. Impeccably researched and beautifully written, this riveting book not only exposes the medical mistreatment of women, but also offers hope, information, and support for all women as they take back control of their own bodies. HEA000000.
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Chapters in this 2nd revised edition cover the management and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions in men and women, pelvic organ prolapse; issues concerning the elderly, neurologically impaired patients and those with pelvic pain. Allied updated chapters are on research methodology, the importance of fluids and infection control. New chapters cover quality of life, treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children, the history of pelvic floor muscle exercise and manual therapy. The use of real-time ultrasound to evaluate pelvic floor muscle contractility, exercise balls to promote coordination of trunk stabilisers and the pelvic floor muscles, and the role of the Occupational Therapist are discussed, completed with a new section on ethical issues in the management of incontinence.

Mainly written for physiotherapists, it is also a useful reference and practical guide for all health professionals dealing with incontinence and pelvic floor disorders, including urologists, gynecologists and GPs.

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The 2^nd edition of "Pelvic Floor Re-education" provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, along with other aspects of the clinical assessment and management of pelvic floor disorders.

Starting with the latest theories on anatomy, pathophysiology and possible causes of pelvic floor damage, the importance of pelvic floor evaluation is looked at to determine the type of treatment. 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.

This practical book is invaluable reading for all health care professionals working with incontinent patients, particularly urogynecologists, obstetricians, gynecologists and physiotherapists, as well as residents and trainees interested in the scientific and clinical fundamentals of pelvic floor re-education.

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Dr. Ariel Soffers book on Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Syndrome provides much useful information for patients with the Mitral Valve Prolapse syndrome. It is based on a large body of published literature on "Dysautonomia" and his many years' experience in dealing with MVP patients in a compassionate and clinically sound manner. Patients with Mitral Valve Prolapse syndrome should find Dr. Ariel Soffer's work very useful, both in understanding their symptoms, and in learning to manage their condition in physiologically sound ways that address the underlying causes. His common-sense and clinical-wise recommendations are particularly attractive, given the bothersome, but generally benign, long-term course of the disease. Readers will learn about common symptoms, diagnosing and ruling out other problems, "The Five Key Treatment Principles", the mind-body connection, patient profiles and more..
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