Journal Supplement - POGP Conference 2025

Author(s): Various - Pages: 1-56

Contents

Pages: 3

POGP Charity Board of Trustees

Pages: 4

Guest editorial

Author(s): Kate Lough - Pages: 5–6

Exploring physiotherapy management for urinary incontinence in postpartum women: a scoping review

Author(s): B. Poloni & S. Rowell - Pages: 7–23

Transperineal ultrasound imaging to investigate the mechanical influence of EVB Sport compression shorts on bladder neck height in healthy adult female volunteers: a feasibility study

Author(s): G. M. Donnelly & S. D. Liddle - Pages: 24–37

Exploring the connection between the hip and pelvic floor in women with exercise-induced urinary incontinence: integrating clinical hypotheses with current evidence

Author(s): L. Proulx, J. LaCross & C. L. Lewis - Pages: 38–53

Knowledge and prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in professional female footballers: a cross-sectional survey of a Barclays Women’s Championship team and their support staff

Author(s): R. J. Burgess, N. Mkumbuzi, K. M. Hicks & P. Ansdell - Pages: 54–67

Association of the severity of urinary incontinence with bladder neck descent during the Valsalva manoeuvre in parous female runners: a nested case–control study

Author(s): R. Dahan Cohen, L. Tene, M. Goldenberg & L. Kalichman - Pages: 68–78

Biodegradable patches for pain relief in localized provoked vestibulodynia: a pilot study

Author(s): L. Tene, A. Y. Weintraub, M. Harris & L. Kalichman - Pages: 79–86

Optimizing the care pathway for urogynaecology patients with non-complex pelvic floor dysfunction through the development, introduction and evaluation of a first-line physiotherapy triage pathway

Author(s): M. Wrixon - Pages: 87–97

School-based pelvic health education programme

Author(s): M. Fell, C. Simmonds & F. Forsyth - Pages: 98–107

Mentorship programme for novice physiotherapists in pelvic health

Author(s): F. Healy - Pages: 108–113

Research, service evaluation and audit: clarifying key differences for pelvic health physiotherapists

Author(s): C. Addington, B. Kennaway & G. M. Donnelly - Pages: 114–118

Research reviews

Author(s): Various - Pages: 119–122

Product review

Author(s): G. McCabe & O. Talty - Pages: 123–127

Notes and news

Author(s): Various - Pages: 128–131

Contents

Pages: 3

POGP Charity Board of Trustees

Pages: 4

Guest editorials

Author(s): Shirley Bustard & Amanda Savage - Pages: 5–7

Evidence for resistance training during pregnancy

Author(s): T. Rial Rebullido, S. Giagio & A. D. Faigenbaum - Pages: 8–11

A reflective journey into pelvic health physiotherapy

Author(s): A. Lavery - Pages: 12–14

Up for the tackle? The pelvic floor and rugby

Author(s): G. M. Donnelly, K. Bø, L. B. Forner, A. Rankin & I. S. Moore - Pages: 15–33

Perception and awareness of the importance of pelvic floor muscle exercises across a woman’s life course

Author(s): S. Holloway & L. Stanley - Pages: 34–46

The role of electrical stimulation in current pelvic health practice

Author(s): F. Rogers - Pages: 47–57

Use of an electronic patient-reported outcome measure for symptom-based remote triage of patients awaiting conservative treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction

Author(s): T. J. Curtis, C. Jones & T. G. Gray - Pages: 58–68

Targeted physiotherapy for pregnancy-related abdominal wall neuropathy

Author(s): R. E. Parr - Pages: 69–77

International Organization of Physiotherapists in Pelvic and Women's Health

Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 78–80

Research reviews

Author(s): Various - Pages: 81–84

Notes and news

Author(s): Various - Pages: 85–94

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

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

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

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

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

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

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