July 6, 2011 Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club

This month’s call created a great deal of discussion about intra-abdominal pressure, what we know and what we don’t know.  Additional articles were referenced and evidence was discussed.  We have also gone international with the addition of Helena Frawley PT from Australia on the call.  Outlines will be posted on this blog in the next two posts.  This would be a recording to listen to right from the computer, downloaded on your IPod, or burn a cd.  Stay tuned for more stimulating discussion next month Aug 10, 2011.

This month’s discussion

Junginger B, Baessler K, Sapsford R, Hodges P. Effect of abdominal and pelvic floor tasks on muscle activity, abdominal pressure and bladder neck.  Int Urogynecol J 2010 21:69-77.

Hoff Braekken I, Majida M, Engh ME, Bo K. Morphological changes after pelvic floor muscle training measured by 3-dimentional ultrasonography A randomized controlled trial. Ob Gyn 2010 115(2):317-324.

July 6, 2011 Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club

Time - 8:30 PM EST for one hour

FreeConfrenceCall.com

• 209-647-1000 access code 436790#
• Email Beth if you are having trouble accessing the call - beth@bethshelly.com

This month’s discussion

Junginger B, Baessler K, Sapsford R, Hodges P. Effect of abdominal and pelvic floor tasks on muscle activity, abdominal pressure and bladder neck.  Int Urogynecol J 2010 21:69-77.

Hoff Braekken I, Majida M, Engh ME, Bo K. Morphological changes after pelvic floor muscle training measured by 3-dimentional ultrasonography A randomized controlled trial. Ob Gyn 2010 115(2):317-324.

Physical therapy reimbursement on National Public Radio

This past week (June 6, 2011) National Public Radio aired a story limited reimbursement and its impact on PT care. It is quite good and brings to light an issue that hits pelvic PTs hard as we can only see one patient at a time.  It is relatively short but worth reading / listening to.  Bravo to NPR.  

http://www.npr.org/2011/06/06/135385837/high-costs-limited-care-a-pain-for-therapy-patients 

June 8, 2011 Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club

We had a good group Wednesday night for the research discussion.  Outline provided by Pam Downey was already emailed to the journal club members and will not be posted here.  Pam is working on a check sheet that can be used to review articles as you read them.  That will be posted when available.  The call was 70 minutes and packed with good information about how to read a research paper.  The recording is available for download if you were not on the call or if you want to listen to it again.  Ann has already picked articles for the July 6^th call.  I am sure it will be another stimulating conversation.  Schedule for the rest of the year is below.  Have a great summer. 

Critiquing a Research Study by Pam Downey

June 8, 2011 Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club

Time - 8:30 PM EST for one hour

FreeConfrenceCall.com

• 209-647-1000 access code 436790#
• Email Beth if you are having trouble accessing the call - beth@bethshelly.com

This month’s discussion -   Critiquing a Research Study by Pam Downey