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    Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 2:59pm

V.Z.

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Posted - 03/19/2006 :  22:30:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I am just wondering if anyone can give me a good resource in regards to training and Kegel Exercises?

Erica

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Posted - 03/24/2006 :  08:37:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hello V.Z.,

I am a physician assistant in urology and I subspecialize in female urology, esp incontience, urgency, freqency, voiding dysfunction and pelvic pain. We have a program at our hospital to teach patients how to properly do kegels (which I am actively involved in).

Just wondering when you say resource if you mean a book/written reference or a PT? Also are you interested in learning how to do kegels yourself or to teach patients? Please let me know and I can better answer your question.

Thank you,
Erica


V.Z.

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Posted - 03/26/2006 :  22:17:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Erica,
For resources I meant book, written reference and courses. I am interested in this topic because I know there aren't too many therapists out there that specialize in this section. I would like to eventually start a program at our facility to help patients that have the urology dysfunctions. Your input and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Val


Erica

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Posted - 03/27/2006 :  13:21:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Val,

My suggestions would be for books--
The Female Pelvis by Calais-Germain
Pelvic Power by Eric Franklin

As for courses Dr. Jeanette Tries and company give a great seminar in summertime at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She works for the Center for Continence and Pelvic Floor Disorders. It's very basic, but is a good start. If you are going to do advanced techniques, you'll need to look into those courses that teach pelvic floor (manual) release. I don't know too much about these courses, but if you treat pelvic pain this will be essential.

If you are interested in treating these patients, you NEED to attend a course. Vendors from the biofeedback/e stim machines will not be enough to teach you properly. Also, following a urogynecologist or a urologist who subspecializes in voiding dysfunction may prove extremely valuable.

I hope this helps, let me know if you need/want any more info.

Erica


V.Z.

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Posted - 03/29/2006 :  17:05:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Erica,
Thanks for the info. It was very helpful.
Val
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pam l

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Posted - 06/16/2006 :  17:11:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Janet Hulme also instructs good courses for Continence and Pelvic pain. "Pelvic Rotator cuff" and "Beyond Kegels" are a few courses.

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