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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 4/2003

01-10-2003 | Original Article

Rehabilitation of the short pelvic floor. I: Background and patient evaluation

Authors: M. P. FitzGerald, R. Kotarinos

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2003

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Abstract

Pelvic floor physical therapists have traditionally focused on rehabilitation of the weak pelvic floor of normal length. With the recognition that many urogynecologic symptoms arise from the presence of a short, painful pelvic floor, the role of the physical therapist is expanding. Clinically, the pelvic floor musculature is found to be short, tender, and therefore weak. There are associated trigger points and characteristic extrapelvic connective tissue abnormalities. We report the characteristic patterns of myofascial and connective tissue abnormalities in 49 patients presenting with this syndrome.
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Metadata
Title
Rehabilitation of the short pelvic floor. I: Background and patient evaluation
Authors
M. P. FitzGerald
R. Kotarinos
Publication date
01-10-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2003
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-003-1049-0

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