Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical TherapyThis book is a pragmatic, basic reference covering the field of OB/GYN exclusively from the physical therapy perspective. The book begins with an overview of the female reproductive system, & concludes with a discussion of the postpartum period. This text provides the knowledge base to supply services to both the obstetric & gynecologic patient, to instruct educational classes, & to start your own practice. The treatment of orthopedic problems related to pregnancy & the postpartum period is also addressed. Physical therapists who have orthopedic-related interests in the area of OB/GYN will find the appendix listing of maternity supports & orthoses valuable. |
Contents
Current Role of the Physical Therapist in OBGYN | 13 |
Foundation for Specialization in OBGYN | 25 |
Physiology | 53 |
Weight Gain | 59 |
Multiple Pregnancies | 66 |
Aging | 76 |
Reproduction | 83 |
Fetal Development and the Newborn | 101 |
Maternal Disorders and Diseases | 175 |
Evaluation and Treatment of the Obstetric Client | 215 |
Evaluation and Treatment of | 245 |
Instructing Educational Classes | 257 |
The Newborn and Newborn Examinations | 293 |
Getting Started in OBGYN Physical Therapy | 297 |
Conclusion | 313 |
Product Information and Resources | 319 |
Teratogens and Environmental Hazards | 109 |
Delivery | 139 |
Postpartum | 163 |
Answers to SelfAssessment Reviews | 329 |
Index | 343 |
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy Rebecca Gourley Stephenson,Linda J. O'Connor No preview available - 2000 |