Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club 2012 Summary

Listen as experts in the field present and lead discussions of the latest research in the field of Pelvic Dysfunction.  Free to all PTs.  Outlines available on the blog www.pelvicpt.blogspot.com

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The entire year outlines and records will be available on CD for $10.00 – email beth@bethshelly.com Schedule for 2013 available soon. 

 January

A randomized clinical trial for women with vulvodynia: cognitive behavioral therapy vs supportive psychotherapy. Masheb RM, et al. Pain 2009;141:31-40.

Randomized, controlled trial shows biofeedback to be superior to alternative treatments for patients with pelvic floor dyssynergia-type constipation. Heyman S, et al.  Disc Colon Rect 2007;50(4):428-441.

March

Anal sphincter fatigue: is the mechanism peripheral or central? Schabrun SM, Stafford RE, Hodges PW. Neurourol and Urodynam 2011;30:1550-1556.

Investigation of optimal cues to instruction for pelvic floor muscle contraction: A pilot study using 2D ultrasound imaging in pre-menopausal, nulliparous, continent women.  Crotty K, Bartram CI, Pitkin J, Cairns MC, Taylor PC, Dorey G, Chatoor D. Neurourol and Urodynam 2011 30:1620-1626.

April

Effects of early pelvic floor muscle exercises for sexual dysfunction in radical prostatectomy recipients. Lin Y, Yu T, Chia-Hsiang, Wand H, Lu K. Cancer Nursing 2012;35(2):106-114.

A randomized clinical trial comparing pelvic floor muscle training to a Pilates exercise program for improving pelvic muscle strength. Culligan PJ, Scherer J, Dyer K, Priestley JL, Guingon-White G, Delvecchio D, Vangeli M. Int Urogynecol J 2010;21:401-408.

May

The effect of abdominal and pelvic floor muscle activation on urine flow in women. Sapsford RR, Hodges PW. Int Urogynecol J; Jan 26, 2012 (Epub ahead of print)

MR defecography in patients with dyssynergic defecation: spectrum of imaging findings and diagnostic value. Reiner CS, Tutuian R, Solopova AE, Pohl D, Marincek B, Weishaupt D. BJRad 2011 (84):136-144.

June

Does evidence support physiotherapy management of adult female chronic pelvic pain? A systematic review. Loving S, Nordling J, Jasczak P, Thomsen T. Scand J of Pain 2012;3:70-81.

Sexual function and quality of life of women with stress urinary incontinence” a randomized controlled trial comparing the Paula Method (circular muscle exercises) to pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) exercises. Liebergall-Wischnitzer M, et al, Int Soc for Sexual Med, 2012 Apr 17. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2012.02721.x. [Epub ahead of print]

July

Addressing anxiety in vivo in physiotherapy treatment of women with severe vaginismus: a clinical approach. Rosenbaum T, J of Sex and Marital Ther 2011;37:89-93.

The Relationship between urinary bladder control and gait in women. Booth J, Paul L, Rafferty D, MacInnes C. Neurourology and Urodynamics 2012, Article first published online: 12 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1002/nau.22272

August

Does the Epi-No® Birth Trainer reduce levator trauma? A randomised controlled trial. Shek KL, Chantarasorn V, Langer S, Phipps H, Dietz HP.  Int Urogynecol J (2011) 22:1521–1528

Maternal Position and Other Variables: Effects on Perineal Outcomes in 557 Births.  Meyvis I, Rompaey BV, Goormans K, Truijen S, Lambers S, Mestdagh E, Mistiaen W BIRTH 39:2 June 2012

September

The association between pelvic floor muscle function and pelvic girdle pain - A matched case control 3D ultrasound study. Britt Stuge*, Kaja Sætre, Ingeborg Hoff Brækken  Manual Therapy 17 (2012) 150e156

Searching for pelvic floor muscle exercises on YouTube: what individuals may find and where this might fit with health service programmes to promote continence Kate Stephen* and Grant P Cumming† Published online on 3 July 2012 Menopause Int, doi: 10.1258/mi.2012.012007

October

Managing pregnancy and delivery in women with sexual pain disorders. Rosenbaum TY and Padoa A.  J Sex Med 2012;9:1726–1735.

November

 Can pelvic floor muscle training reverse pelvic organ prolapse and reduce prolapse symptoms? An assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled trial. Braekken IH, Majida M, Engh ME, Bø K. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Aug;203(2):170.e1-7. 

Pelvic Muscle Strength After Childbirth. Friedman S, Blomquist JL, Nugent JM, McDermott KC, Muñoz A, Handa VL. Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Oct 5. [Epub ahead of print]

December

Are Transversus Abdominis/Oblique Internal and Pelvic Floor Muscles Coactivated During Pregnancy and Postpartum? Pereira  LC, Botelho S, Marques J, Amorim CF, Lanza AH, Palma P, Riccetto C. Neurourol. Urodynam 2012, epub ahead of print.

Diaphragmatic breathing exercises and pelvic floor retraining in children with dysfunctional voiding. Zivkoc V, et al. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2012;48(3):413-421.