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 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 Historical Issues POGP Journal 119 - Autumn 2016 Journal issue 119 - 01 December 2016 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 3–5 LinkedIn or out? Can social media platforms be useful to POGP members? Author(s): A. Savage - Pages: 6–14 A review of physiotherapy pain management strategies in the management of patients with chronic pelvic pain Author(s): K. Petersen - Pages: 15–22 How do women’s health physiotherapists manage pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy? A UK-wide survey Author(s): S. Bustard & J. Franklin - Pages: 23–37 Randomized control trial of a values-based motivational interview support to promote attendance at pelvic floor muscle training physiotherapy treatment Author(s): L. A. Osborne et al. - Pages: 38–46 Pelvic girdle pain – part 1: quantitative results from a mixed-methods service evaluation introducing a manual therapy treatment approach to usual care Author(s): C. Monaghan & A. Haywood - Pages: 47–55 An audit to evaluate the effectiveness of giving postoperative advice over the telephone Author(s): H. Shepherd - Pages: 56–61 Use of mesh in gynaecological surgery Author(s): C. Mahoney & A. R. B. Smith - Pages: 62–65 Poster digest Author(s): S. J. Gillard et al. - Pages: 66–67 Observational placement at a pelvic floor clinic: a reflective report Author(s): S. Banks - Pages: 69–70 Good practice statement regarding the use of electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor muscles in women with recent abnormal cervical cytology Author(s): Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy - Pages: 71 Research review Author(s): A. Clarke - Pages: 72–73 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 74–75 Leaflet review Author(s): J. Lee - Pages: 76–79 Product reviews Author(s): P. Igualada-Martinez et al. - Pages: 80–85 Notes and news Author(s): M. Chestnutt et al. - Pages: 86–91 POGP Journal 118 - Spring 2016 Journal issue 118 - 01 June 2016 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): S. Bustard - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Best Beginnings – working to give every child in the UK the best start in life Author(s): A. Baum - Pages: 5–13 The long-term impact of Caesarean section scar problems on the individual and associated healthcare needs Author(s): H. van Griensven, A. P. Moore & V. Hall - Pages: 14–30 Professional portfolios: evidencing best practice Author(s): J. Ellis - Pages: 31–37 Managing lumbopelvic pain in pregnancy: a new physiotherapy approach Author(s): I. J. Kyte & N. Frankfurt - Pages: 38–43 Management of post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence Author(s): S. I. Rahman - Pages: 44–48 Assessment of patient satisfaction following major gynaecological surgery Author(s): J. O’Toole, E. Nellist, G. Thiagamoorthy & L. Cardozo - Pages: 49–53 Vaginal pessaries: indications, complications and troubleshooting Author(s): A. Rantell - Pages: 54–57 Down under, top relevant: pelvic floor dysfunction problems in patients with coccygeal, hip and low back pain Author(s): M. C. Ph. Slieker-ten Hove - Pages: 58–60 Conference poster digest Author(s): D. McClurg et al. - Pages: 61–63 Conference poster digest Author(s): D. McClurg et al. - Pages: 61–63 Conference report Author(s): K. Megson - Pages: 64–65 Website watch Author(s): K. MacLeod - Pages: 68–71 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 72–73 Book and DVD reviews Author(s): C. Bamping & L. Wolfenden - Pages: 74–76 Product reviews Author(s): R. Tudor & P. Igualada Martinez - Pages: 77–80 Notes and news Author(s): A. Bishop et al. - Pages: 81–87 POGP Journal 117 - Autumn 2015 Journal issue 117 - 01 December 2015 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): A. Savage & W. Rarity - Pages: 3–4 The anatomy, biological plausibility and efficacy of visceral mobilization in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): R. C. Horton - Pages: 5–18 Pelvic floor muscle training for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence: is group exercise effective? Author(s): S. Titman & T. Cook - Pages: 19–28 Factors affecting women’s adherence to pelvic floor muscle exercises in a first pregnancy: a qualitative interview study Author(s): H. E. Cooper & C. Carus - Pages: 29–34 Erectile dysfunction following radical prostatectomy Author(s): I. Pearce - Pages: 35–40 Setting up a physiotherapy-led pessary self-management service: learning from a successful pilot project and building a sustainable quality service Author(s): C. A. Brown & R. Kearney - Pages: 41–45 Therapeutic treatment and management of lower bowel dysfunction Author(s): J. H. Herbert - Pages: 46–47 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 50–51 Book reviews Author(s): E. Benson et al. - Pages: 52–55 Product review Author(s): A. Leung - Pages: 56–57 Notes and news Author(s): K. Mann et al. - Pages: 58–63 POGP Journal 116 - Spring 2015 Journal issue 116 - 01 June 2015 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): A. Savage & Wendy Rarity - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Empowerment – a gift bestowed or withheld Author(s): G. Fletcher - Pages: 5–14 How did we get here? The development of women’s health physiotherapy special interest groups in the UK Author(s): J. Haslam & J. Laycock - Pages: 15–24 Professionalism in practice Author(s): T. Cook - Pages: 25–33 Weight management during pregnancy Author(s): J. Bryant & C. Rigby - Pages: 34–35 Pelvic floor muscle training and its impact on neurogenic detrusor overactivity in incomplete spinal cord injury Author(s): N. Vásquez & M. D. Craggs - Pages: 36–37 iPhone apps as an adjunct to supervised physiotherapy for pelvic floor muscle training in women: a content analysis Author(s): A. Hui & L. Johnson - Pages: 38–50 Service redesign in women’s health physiotherapy Author(s): J. Falconer & H. Horsley - Pages: 51–57 Conference poster digest Author(s): S. Head et al. - Pages: 60–62 POGP Conference 2014 Author(s): K. Portas - Pages: 63–64 Jill Mantle, POGP vice-president Author(s): R. Hawkes & J. Mantle - Pages: 65–66 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 67 Book reviews Author(s): R. Tudor & K. Walsh - Pages: 68–73 Notes and news Author(s): A. Clarke et al. - Pages: 74–80 ACPWH Journal 115 - Autumn 2014 Journal issue 115 - 01 December 2014 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Guest editorial Author(s): D. McClurg - Pages: 3–4 Should all women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain be treated with exercise? Author(s): R. Bromley & P. Bagley - Pages: 5–13 Exercise for postnatal low back pain and pelvic pain Author(s): R. J. Bennett - Pages: 14–21 The role of pelvic floor muscle exercise in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction Author(s): A. Willans - Pages: 22–29 Fast Assessment, Start Treatment (FAST): a service model for conservative pelvic floor care Author(s): S. Sheppard & A. Henderson - Pages: 30–36 Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy: what’s in a name? Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 37–38 Looking good: the new logo and rebranding Author(s): K. Lough - Pages: 39–40 Profile of the new president Author(s): K. Walsh - Pages: 41–42 Presidents and vice-presidents of POGP Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 43–44 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 47–48 Book review Author(s): K. Walsh - Pages: 49–51 Product review Author(s): J. O’Toole - Pages: 52–53 Notes and news Author(s): R. Bromley et al. - Pages: 54–56 ACPWH Journal 114- Spring 2014 Journal issue 114 - 01 March 2014 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Guest editorial Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: The normalization of childbirth in modern maternity care Author(s): L. A. Page - Pages: 5–9 New perspectives from the Integrated Systems Model for treating women with pelvic girdle pain, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and/or diastasis rectus abdominis Author(s): D. G. Lee - Pages: 10–24 The role of manual therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): M. Whelan - Pages: 25–36 Diagnostic ultrasound for assessment of pelvic floor muscle contraction: frequently asked questions Author(s): S. McKiernan, P. Chiarelli & H. Warren-Forward - Pages: 37–43 What the physiotherapist needs to know about endometriosis Author(s): A. Oliver & C. Overton - Pages: 44–49 Osteoporosis: the patient’s perspective Author(s): C. Severgnini - Pages: 50–55 Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation increase pelvic floor muscle strength in women with urinary incontinence with an ineffective pelvic floor contraction? Author(s): C. A. Brown & R. Sharples - Pages: 56–62 Identifying the needs of obese women with urinary incontinence attending a specialist continence physiotherapy service Author(s): T. Cooper & L. Johnson - Pages: 63–71 Physiotherapy and pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: a four-armed pilot randomized controlled trial Author(s): R. Tudor, C. Barfoot, I. D’Almeida, et al. - Pages: 72–73 Research review Author(s): G. Dorey - Pages: 74–75 ACPWH Annual Report 2013 Author(s): R. Hawkes - Pages: 76–80 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 83–84 Notes and news Author(s): D. McClurg et al. - Pages: 85–90 ACPWH Journal 113 - Autumn 2013 Journal issue 113 - 01 September 2013 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): Amanda Savage & Wendy Rarity - Pages: 3–4 The musculoskeletal contribution to the evolution of chronic lumbopelvic pain: 2. Sporting activities and chronic pelvic pain Author(s): R. C. Jones, W. Taylor & L. Chaitow - Pages: 5–29 Physiotherapy service provision and its effectiveness after obstetric anal sphincter injuries Author(s): F. Healy, E. Barry & S. O’Sullivan - Pages: 30–41 A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of aerobic training for patients with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy Author(s): N. Kulkarni, A. A. Mahajan & S. M. Khatri - Pages: 42–50 Intrapartum care for women with pelvic girdle pain: a midwifery perspective Author(s): E. Nightingale - Pages: 51–57 Reflective assessment and management of a 39-year-old female with stress urinary incontinence Author(s): V. Price - Pages: 58–66 ‘‘Do you have a problem with your bladder or pelvic floor?’’ Evaluation of self-referral to women’s health physiotherapy Author(s): T. Cook - Pages: 67 Focus on the ACPWH committees: the National Conference Organizing Committee Author(s): W. Rarity et al. - Pages: 68–70 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 73–74 Notes and news Author(s): J. Mantle et al. - Pages: 75–78 ACPWH Journal 112 - Spring 2013 Journal issue 112 - 01 March 2013 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Pages: 3–4 The musculoskeletal contribution to the evolution of chronic lumbopelvic pain: 1. The lumbar spine and pelvis Author(s): R. C. Jones, W. Taylor & L. Chaitow - Pages: 5–23 Going for gold at the male pelvic floor Olympics Author(s): G. Dorey - Pages: 24–29 Athletes at London 2012: too elite to leak? Author(s): K. Crotty - Pages: 30–35 Physiotherapy at the Hamlin Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 36–40 Myofascial trigger point assessment and treatment in patients with interstitial cystitis and painful bladder syndrome Author(s): N. Cherry née King - Pages: 41–44 Experiences of women living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and urinary incontinence: a qualitative study Author(s): E. Sheehan - Pages: 45–46 Focus on the ACPWH committees: the Education Subcommittee Author(s): W. Rarity et al. - Pages: 47–49 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 52–53 Book review Author(s): D. McClurg - Pages: 54–55 Notes and news Author(s): K. Radford et al. - Pages: 56–61 ACPWH Journal 111- Autumn 2012 Journal issue 111 - 01 December 2012 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): K. Vits & L. Boston - Pages: 3–4 Pelvic girdle pain: examination, treatment, and the development and implementation of the European guidelines Author(s): B. Stuge - Pages: 5–12 The elephant in the room: the impact of bowel dysfunction on people with multiple sclerosis Author(s): D. McClurg, K. Beattie , A. Lowe-Strong & S. Hagen - Pages: 13–21 Safe use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy Author(s): E. Crothers, Y. Coldron, T. Cook, T. Watson & W. Notcutt - Pages: 22–26 Focus on the ACPWH committees: the Journal Subcommittee Author(s): L. Boston et al. - Pages: 27–30 Update on the new ACPWH website Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 33–35 Website watch Author(s): K. Radford - Pages: 36–38 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 39–40 Product reviews Author(s): G. Brook & K. Taylor - Pages: 41–44 Notes and news Author(s): R. Hawkes et al. - Pages: 45 ACPWH Journal 110 - Spring 2012 Journal issue 110 - 01 June 2012 View articles Contents Pages: 1 Editorial Author(s): K. Vits & L. Boston - Pages: 3–4 Margie Polden Memorial Lecture: Prolapse: the role of physiotherapy in its management and prevention Author(s): D. Stark - Pages: 5–16 Assessing muscle function of the male pelvic floor using real-time ultrasound Author(s): I. Nahon, G. Waddington, R. Adams & G. Dorey - Pages: 17–23 Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation for overactive bladder syndrome Author(s): J. Sheppard - Pages: 24–26 Pelvic floor muscle activation during singing: a pilot study Author(s): N. Bedekar - Pages: 27–32 An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic floor dysfunction Author(s): B. T. Haylen, D. de Ridder, R. M. Freeman - Pages: 33–57 International Organization of Physical Therapists in Women’s Health Author(s): G. Brook - Pages: 58–59 Book review Author(s): E. Stowe - Pages: 60–61 Product review Author(s): B. Williams - Pages: 62–63 Notes and news Author(s): D. 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