Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy

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SLACK, Incorporated, 1990 - Medical - 363 pages
This 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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