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Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

2001

Puerperal Disorders

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Potential Dysfunctions Occurring In The Postpartum Years, Kara Kukuchka Jan 2001

Potential Dysfunctions Occurring In The Postpartum Years, Kara Kukuchka

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

There are several dysfunctions that may affect a woman after childbirth. Women · often accept the physical changes that occur after delivering a baby and are unaware that treatment is available. The purpose of this literature review is to educate women in their postpartum years on the dysfunctions that may occur, and possible treatment options. An educational pamphlet describing these dysfunctions and treatments was designed to be given to women before they leave the hospital.

First, the anatomy and physiology of the female pelvic floor is reviewed. This is followed by a description of several physical dysfunctions occurring in the …


Potential Dysfunctions Occurring In The Postpartum Years, Rebecca Olson Jan 2001

Potential Dysfunctions Occurring In The Postpartum Years, Rebecca Olson

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

There are several dysfunctions that may affect a woman after childbirth. Women · often accept the physical changes that occur after delivering a baby and are unaware that treatment is available. The purpose of this literature review is to educate women in the postpartum period on the dysfunctions that may occur, and possible treatment options. An educational pamphlet describing these dysfunctions and treatments was designed to be given to these women before they leave the hospital.

First, the anatomy and physiology of the female pelvic floor is reviewed. This is followed by a description of several physical dysfunctions occurring in …