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Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports
Published in: Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports 3/2014

01-09-2014 | Pelvic Organ Prolapse (KL Noblett, Section Editor)

The Past, Present and Future of POP and Physical Therapy

Authors: Rhonda K. Kotarinos, Elizabeth Kotarinos

Published in: Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports | Issue 3/2014

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Abstract

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a very common condition of women worldwide. Research is ongoing to determine the “perfect” surgery for anatomical correction of the various support problems within the pelvic floor. In tandem to the surgical research, there are ongoing studies investigating the role of pelvic floor physical therapy as conservative management to prevent surgery or the need for recurrent repairs after a surgical procedure. As the research matures, there is stronger evidence that pelvic floor physical therapy may be efficacious in the management of POP. A review of recent research supports this finding.
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Metadata
Title
The Past, Present and Future of POP and Physical Therapy
Authors
Rhonda K. Kotarinos
Elizabeth Kotarinos
Publication date
01-09-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports / Issue 3/2014
Electronic ISSN: 2161-3303
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13669-014-0088-5

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