Any Subject Area Report Book Review Clinical Paper Congress/Conference Good Practice Statement Literature Review Opinion Product Review Research Research Review Current Issue POGP Journal Issue 135 - Autumn 2024 Journal issue 135 - 07 October 2024 View articles Contents Pages: 3 POGP Charity Board of Trustees Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): Biljana Kennaway & Gráinne Donnelly - Pages: 5-6 Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross-sectional survey Author(s): C. Brodie & K. G. Campbell - Pages: 7-9 To contract or not to contract: should we use pelvic floor muscle exercises in the treatment of dyspareunia? Author(s): W. Solomon, J. Bond & M. Starzec-Proserpio - Pages: 10-26 What impact does urinary and anal incontinence have on a woman’s quality of life? Author(s): H. Hunt & M. Fisher - Pages: 27-43 Telehealth-delivered physical activity interventions provided by maternal healthcare services influence postpartum women’s engagement in physical activity: a systematic review Author(s): S. Hughes - Pages: 44-56 A qualitative study of pelvic health physiotherapists’ experiences of non-medical prescribing in the UK Author(s): C. Pollard & K. Beeton - Pages: 57-70 Physiotherapy management of acute perineal trauma: a patient satisfaction survey Author(s): C. Pollard & P. Igualada-Martinez - Pages: 71-86 Use of point-of-care ultrasound by pelvic health physiotherapists in the UK Author(s): L. E. Bunce & L. H. Strickland - Pages: 87-99 Evaluating the outcome of a physiotherapy intervention in the treatment of mastitis, blocked ducts and engorgement in the lactating breast Author(s): A. Williamson, G. Subramaniam, V. Roffi & A. Periyasamy - Pages: 100-111 Management of menstrual and endometriosis-associated pain from a physiotherapy perspective Author(s): M. Lyons - Pages: 112-117 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: The changing face of obstetrics and pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): R. M. Freeman - Pages: 118-123 Pelvic pain from a chronic pain perspective Author(s): S. Johnson - Pages: 124-132 Menopause is having a moment: power to pause? Author(s): C. Bird - Pages: 133-140 Cracking the code of self-care: translating eye-roll-inducing buzzwords into genuine well-being Author(s): J. Turner - Pages: 141-143 Physiotherapists working with pessaries Author(s): C. A. Brown - Pages: 144-145 Research reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 146-148 Notes and news Author(s): Various - Pages: 149-154 Historical Issues POGP Journal Issue 134 - Spring 2024 Journal issue 134 - 27 February 2024 View articles Contents Pages: 3 POGP Charity Board of Trustees Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): Gráinne Donnelly - Pages: 5-6 Pregnancy- related pelvic girdle pain Author(s): C. Brodie & A. Frankham - Pages: 7-8 The challenge of patient engagement, and how to address it Author(s): W. A. Young - Pages: 9-12 Does research support the current conservative care recommendations for pregnancy-related diastasis rectus abdominis? A scoping review Author(s): S. Dufour & C. Petrusevski - Pages: 13-30 Nuances of the Valsalva manoeuvre and bracing with regard to resistance training performance and its effects on the pelvic floor Author(s): C. Prevett & R. Moore - Pages: 31-41 Evaluation of a new management approach using a mobile application in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women Author(s): S. Balisson, C. de Labrusse, L. Dassonville & J. Bertuit - Pages: 42-52 Treatment overshadowing as a reason for patient non-attendance at pelvic floor muscle training sessions Author(s): L. A. Osborne, C. M. Whittall, S. Emery, M. Vij & P. Reed - Pages: 53-60 Use of a handheld real-time ultrasound unit in post-prostatectomy incontinence rehabilitation Author(s): E. A. M. Elgar & M. Cole - Pages: 61-66 Looking beyond the P-value Author(s): J. A. LaCross - Pages: 67-72 From literature search to literature review Author(s): A. Andoyan, S. Hughes & C. Lourie - Pages: 73-77 Poster digest Author(s): Various - Pages: 75-85 Research reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 86-88 Book reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 89-92 Product reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 93-98 Notes and news Author(s): Various - Pages: 99-104 POGP Journal Issue 133 - Autumn 2023 Journal issue 133 - 04 September 2023 View articles Contents Author(s): n/a - Pages: 3 POGP Charity Board of Trustees Author(s): n/a - Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): Gráinne Donnelly & Biljana Kennaway - Pages: 5-6 Menopause health: principles of management Author(s): C. Brodie & C. Bird - Pages: 7-8 Efficacy of pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation as physiotherapy treatment modalities for women with postpartum anal incontinence Author(s): B. Hallier - Pages: 9-18 Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in recreational athletes: a cross‑sectional survey Author(s): K. G. Campbell, M. E. Batt & A. Drummond - Pages: 19-28 Perspectives of women living and exercising with pelvic floor dysfunction: findings from the PREDICT survey Author(s): K. G. Campbell, M. E. Batt & A. Drummond - Pages: 29-37 Impact of pelvic floor muscle training on pain and functional disability in patients with non-specific low back pain: a pilot three-armed randomized controlled trial Author(s): T. Reman, P. Gin, C. Trouche, A. Godelaine, B. Schoefs, V. Feipel & J. Bertuit - Pages: 38-46 Why understanding study methods matters Author(s): J. A. LaCross - Pages: 47-52 Demystifying literature searches Author(s): K. A. Mamy, K. R. Velingkar & C. Addington - Pages: 53-70 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): Shirley Bustard - Pages: 71-72 Research reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 73-75 Book reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 76-78 Product reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 79-80 Notes and news Author(s): Various - Pages: 81-88 POGP Journal Issue 132 - Spring 2023 Journal issue 132 - 23 March 2023 View articles Contents Author(s): n/a - Pages: 3 Editorial board Author(s): n/a - Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): Gráinne Donnelly & Christine Addington - Pages: 5-6 Disseminating research through different outlets Author(s): C. Brodie & G. M. Donnelly - Pages: 7 What do we really know about pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy? Author(s): A Frankam - Pages: 8-14 Physiotherapy management of obstructive defecation Author(s): E. Hoile - Pages: 15-16 Elite female athletes’ experiences of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction: a systematic review Author(s): E. Culleton-Quinn, K. Bø, N. Fleming, D. Mockler, C. Cusack & D. Daly - Pages: 17-48 Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain: the influence of pain science on the understanding of its causes and treatment choices Author(s): A. Frankham, S. Dufour & M. Clark-Smith - Pages: 49-60 Knowledge gaps with respect to pelvic floor dysfunction in young nulliparous females: a qualitative study Author(s): L. MacIsaac & L. Berry - Pages: 61-71 Influence of COVID-19 on pelvic healthcare: the perspectives of physical therapists in the USA Author(s): S. Dixson, K. E. Snyder & J. A. Peterson - Pages: 72–78 How to critically appraise a research article Author(s): C. Addington & C. Lourie - Pages: 79–86 Poster digest Author(s): Various - Pages: 87-92 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): Shirley Bustard - Pages: 93-94 Research reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 95-96 Book reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 97-101 Notes and news Author(s): Various - Pages: 102-108 POGP Journal Issue 131 - Autumn 2022 Journal issue 131 - 19 August 2022 View articles Contents Pages: 3 Editorial Board Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): G.Campbell and B. Kennaway - Pages: 5-6 Efficacy of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in the management of overactive bladder symptoms in adults with multiple sclerosis Author(s): K. L. Sloan and C. Carus - Pages: 7-19 Point-of-care ultrasound in pelvic health: scope of practice, education and governance for physiotherapists Author(s): M. J. Smith and G.M. Donnelly - Pages: 20-32 Pelvic health physiotherapy for the management of pelvic floor dysfunction in the recreationally active female Author(s): B. Kennaway - Pages: 33-41 Acupuncture for overactive bladder: a review of the evidence Author(s): E. Hargreaves - Pages: 42-47 Assessment and management of vulval itching Author(s): D. Nunns - Pages: 48-52 Cultural sensitivity in women’s health physiotherapy Author(s): T. Wokoma - Pages: 53-56 The 6 Rs Framework: return to sport postpartum Author(s): G.M Donnelly - Pages: 57-59 How to read a research article Author(s): C Addington and K Mamy - Pages: 60-64 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 65-66 Research reviews. Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 67-68 Book reviews Author(s): G. Walsh - Pages: 69-71 Product review Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 72-73 Notes and news Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 74-78 POGP Journal Issue 130 - Spring 2022 Journal issue 130 - 14 February 2022 View articles Contents Pages: 3 Editorial Board Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): G. Campbell and K. Lough - Pages: 5–6 How to create an infographic Author(s): C. Brodie - Pages: 7–8 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: “Vaginal rejuvenation” and pseudoscience for sale – a critique. Author(s): S. Jha - Pages: 9–15 Filling the gap: the use of a vaginal pessary device in patient-centred care for the non-surgical management of prolapse. Author(s): K. Lough & C. Brown - Pages: 16–21 Understanding birth trauma and physical recovery. Author(s): J. Smith - Pages: 22–26 Functional assessment of the female pelvic floor. Author(s): H. Keeble - Pages: 27–30 Paediatric pelvic floor physiotherapy: a clinical commentary. Author(s): C. Siracusa - Pages: 31–35 Bladder training combined with other conservative therapies may be superior to bladder training alone for improving patient-reported symptoms in women with idiopathic overactive bladder. Author(s): K. Megson & C. Carus - Pages: 36–46 Qualitative study exploring effective timing and methods for physiotherapy-led pelvic health education during the childbearing year Author(s): D. Meers & D. Reed - Pages: 47–59 Poster digest Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 60–62 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health. Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 63–65 Research reviews Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 66–67 Book reviews. Author(s): B. Kennaway & L. Berry. - Pages: 68–70 Product review Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 71–74 Notes and news Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 75–84 POGP Journal Issue 129 - Autumn 2021 Journal issue 129 - 06 September 2021 View articles Contents Pages: 3 Editorial board Pages: 4 Editorial Author(s): Gillian Campbell - Pages: 5-6 Hot flushes are the tip of the iceberg! Author(s): K. Morton - Pages: 7-8 Effects of the menopause on the neuromusculoskeletal system: a narrative review Author(s): Y. Coldron - Pages: 9-21 Impact of the menopause on the female urogenital system and sexual function Author(s): C. F. Lindsay - Pages: 22–32 Menopause: implications for clinical practice and exercise prescription Author(s): C. Bird - Pages: 33-39 Acupuncture as a pain-relieving modality for provoked vestibulodynia Author(s): H. L. Forth - Pages: 40-47 Hocus PoCUS? Considerations when purchasing an ultrasound scanner Author(s): Jane Dixon - Pages: 48-50 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 51-54 Research reviews Author(s): Alison Clarke - Pages: 55-56 Book reviews Author(s): Various - Pages: 57-64 Notes and news Author(s): Various - Pages: 65-76 POGP Journal Issue 128 - Spring 2021 Journal issue 128 - 01 March 2021 View articles Contents page Pages: 3 Editorial Board Pages: 4 Editorial Pages: 5-8 Clinical practice in pelvic floor physiotherapy and COVID-19: a clinical commentary Author(s): C. Siracusa - Pages: 9-14 Evaluating the effect of pessaries on quality of life in the management of stress urinary incontinence in women. Author(s): S. Boyle & C. Carus - Pages: 15-26 Management practices for urinary incontinence in women in the primary care setting: healthcare professionals’ perspectives Author(s): K. G. Campbell & A. Drummond - Pages: 27-38 International use of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Symptom Score: results of an online survey Author(s): S. Hagen, M. Ierna & H. Frawley - Pages: 39-45 Movement-based intervention to resolve severe pelvic and hip pain in a female Iron-distance triathlete Author(s): J. W. Wiebe - Pages: 46-53 Handheld biofeedback devices to enhance pelvic floor muscle training Author(s): A. M. Savage - Pages: 54-67 Safety and best practice in neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction Author(s): POGP - Pages: 68-76 Poster digest Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 77-84 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 85-87 Research review Author(s): A. Clarke - Pages: 87-89 Book reviews Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 89-95 Notes and news Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 96-108 POGP Journal Issue 127 - Autumn 2020 Journal issue 127 - 05 August 2020 View articles Editorial Board Pages: 2 Editorial Pages: 3-4 Is the saddle always to blame? A discussion of potential causative factors of saddle discomfort Author(s): A. Brooke and B. Broadbent - Pages: 5-11 Effect of antenatal yoga on adverse psychological outcomes in pregnancy Author(s): A. Yeboah - Pages: 12 - 25 Physiotherapy for chronic pelvic pain: a review of the latest evidence Author(s): A. Leung-Wright - Pages: 26-38 Women’s experiences following obstetric anal sphincter injury Author(s): I. d’Almeida - Pages: 39-50 Examination of predisposing risk factors among primiparous women at risk of developing pelvic organ prolapse within a year of childbirth Author(s): F. M. Odofin - Pages: 51-61 Introduction of a patient-reported outcome measure in a physiotherapy obstetric anal sphincter injury service: an evaluation of its impact Author(s): K. E. Arnold - Pages: 62-73 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 74-75 Research review Author(s): A. Clarke - Pages: 76-77 Book review Author(s): B. Kennaway - Pages: 78-79 Product review Author(s): R. Conway - Pages: 80-81 Area representatives 2020–2021 Pages: 82 Notes and news Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 83-99 Writing for the POGP journal: guidelines for authors Author(s): G. Campbell - Pages: 100 - 102 Contents Pages: 102 POGP Journal Issue 126 - Spring 2020 Journal issue 126 - 16 January 2020 View articles Contents for Spring 2020 Pages: 1 Editorial Board Pages: 2 Editorial Author(s): Gillian Campbell & Biljana Kennaway - Pages: 3-4 OPINION Standardizing indications for episiotomy: a narrative review of contemporary clinical evidence Author(s): K. Papadakis, S. Myriknas - Pages: 5-10 COMMENTARY Postpartum physiotherapy: a commentary on evidence- based guidance and current practice, including a survey of International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health delegates Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 11-15 LITERATURE REVIEW Is pelvic floor muscle training enhanced by supplementary transversus abdominis recruitment in the treatment of female urinary incontinence? A review of the evidence and reflection on current practices Author(s): B. Kennaway, C. Carus - Pages: 16-28 LITERATURE REVIEW Current evidence supporting physiotherapy treatment for women with low back pain or lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy Author(s): A. Banning & C. Pollard - Pages: 29-37 CLINICAL PAPER A qualitative study exploring the lived experience of having anal incontinence in the early postnatal period Author(s): S. Colebrook Hutchens, P. Vuoskoski - Pages: 38-48 CLINICAL PAPER Pelvic floor muscle training services across the UK: a benchmarking survey of POGP members Author(s): P. Reed, K. Mann and L. A. Osborne - Pages: 49-57 Poster Digest Author(s): Shirley Bustard - Pages: 58-63 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health Author(s): Shirley Bustard, Melissa Davidson - Pages: 64-65 Research Review Author(s): Alison Clarke - Pages: 66 Product Reviews Author(s): Sarah Norris - Pages: 67-69 Area representatives 2020–2021 Pages: 70 Notes and News Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 71-75 Writing for the POGP journal: guidelines for authors Pages: 76-78 POGP Journal Issue 125 - Autumn 2019 Journal issue 125 - 03 August 2019 View articles Contents for Autumn 2019 Pages: 1 Editorial Board Pages: 2 Editorial Author(s): Gillian Campbell & Biljana Kennaway - Pages: 3-4 LITERATURE REVIEW Impact of the consumption of carbonated drinks on the incidence, severity and progression of overactive bladder syndrome in women Author(s): J. Battle & C. Carus - Pages: 5-15 EQUIPMENT REVIEW Neuromuscular electrical stimulation devices Author(s): A. Savage - Pages: 16-26 POGP CONFERENCE 2018 Is (p)rehabilitation effective for men undergoing prostatectomy? Author(s): C. Bourne & J. Constable - Pages: 27-35 POGP CONFERENCE 2018 Vaginal mesh and the implications of the current reluctance to use it in surgery Author(s): P. Bhal & N. Bhal - Pages: 36-44 POGP CONFERENCE 2018 Things aren’t always what they seem: differential diagnosis and common pelvic masqueraders Author(s): C. Mercer - Pages: 45-50 CLINICAL PAPER Assessing prevalence of urinary incontinence in Scottish fitness instructors, and experience of teaching pelvic floor muscle exercises: an online survey Author(s): K. Stephen, H. van Woerden & S. MacRury - Pages: 51-58 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health networking session Pages: 59-62 Research Review Author(s): Alison Clarke - Pages: 63-64 Working with the medical device industry: ethical professional practice Author(s): Debbie Gordon - Pages: 65-67 Area representatives 2019–2020 Author(s): POGP - Pages: 68 Notes and News Author(s): Various Authors - Pages: 69-76 Writing for the POGP journal: guidelines for authors Author(s): POGP - Pages: 77-79 Papers in other journals - Autumn 2019 Pages: 80 Area Report - East Anglia Author(s): East Anglia Area Rep - Pages: 82 Area Report - Midlands Author(s): Midlands area rep - Pages: 83 Area Report - North East Author(s): North East Area Rep - Pages: 84 Area Report - North West Author(s): North West Area Rep - Pages: 85 Area Report - Northern Ireland Author(s): Northern Ireland Area Rep - Pages: 86 Area Report - Overseas Area Author(s): Overseas Area Rep - Pages: 87 Area Report - Scotland Author(s): Scotland Area Rep - Pages: 88 Area Report - Solent Author(s): Solent Area Rep - Pages: 89 Area Report - South East Author(s): South East Area Rep - Pages: 90 Area report - South Midlands Author(s): South Midlands Area Rep - Pages: 91 Area Report - South West Author(s): South West Area Rep - Pages: 92 Area Report - Trent Author(s): Trent Area Rep - Pages: 93 Area Report - Wales Author(s): Wales Area Rep - Pages: 94 Area Report - Yorkshire Author(s): Yorkshire Area Rep - Pages: 95 First1234Last JPOGP in The Press Carrying baby car seats could injure new mums, experts warn As featured in BBC News Do NOT carry heavy baby car seats, new mothers are told because their weight can cause serious injuries As featured in The Daily Mail It's not just women - MEN need to do pelvic floor exercises, too! 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