August 10, 2011 Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club

We had continued discussions of the effect of intra-abdominal pressure on the PFM.  More questions, some new ideas, lots of stimulating discussion.  Check out the pod cast.  Outlines of the talks are posting in this blog with links to more articles and references.

This month’s discussion

Stuge B, Garrett A, Jenssen H, Grotle M: The Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire: A Condition-Specific Instrument for Asssessing Activity Limitations and Symptoms in People with Pelvic Girdle Pain. Phys Ther. 2011;91:1-11.

Benetti TH, Santos MF, Mergulhao MEA, Fagundes JJ, Ayrizono MJS, Coy CSR: Variation of the Anal Resting Pressure Induced by Postexpiratory Apnea Effort in Patients with Constipation. Arq Gastroenterol 2011; 48(1):30-5.

Continue the discussion on LinkedIn group - Pelvic Physical Therpay Distance Journal Club
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2011 schedule

May 4 – Jane O’Brien

June 8 – Pam Downey

July 6 – Ann Dunbar

August 10 – Michelle Spicka

September 7 – Pam Downey

October 5 – Jane O’Brien

November 9 – Beth Shelly

December 7 – Michelle Spicka