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Urinary incontinence causes discomfort and distress for millions of women, particularly those who have borne children, are postmenopausal, or have passed the age of forty. This condition can have a severe negative impact on one's quality of life, and successful treatment, while possible, is complex. Cowritten by a gynecologist and a urologist who have helped thousands of frustrated women, this new guide gives patients the information they need to understand their condition and make the right treatment decisions.

Dr. Rene Genadry and Dr. Jacek L. Mostwin explain how nerves, muscles, and other anatomical factors work in concert to control the bladder and how they can be affected by pregnancy, menopause, and aging. The authors discuss the common and uncommon causes of urinary incontinence, how the condition is evaluated and diagnosed, and how it can be treated. Drs. Genadry and Mostwin walk through the various treatment options -- including biofeedback and behavioral conditioning, pelvic floor exercises, medications, and surgery, as well as new and emerging therapies. They also discuss what to do if a particular treatment fails. The knowledge provided here gives the woman with urinary incontinence the power to choose treatments that meet her specific needs and preferences.

Friendly, accessible, and packed with valuable information, this guide is an essential resource for women who are troubled by urinary incontinence.

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Completely updated to reflect current practice, the 3rd edition of this comprehensive resource provides a multi-disciplinary, in-depth review of the physiology of continence, the pathologic mechanisms producing incontinence, and current treatment options for the various types of incontinence. Assessment, behavioral therapies, and multidisciplinary care are emphasized as key elements in the treatment and management of incontinence. In addition to the life-span content discussed throughout the book, an entire chapter is devoted to bowel and bladder management in children. ... Read more

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OUTSTANDING!!
This book is a well written compilation from our nation's experts on urinary incontinence.It provides depth for the practitioner who is attempting to learn more about this common but poorly understood health issue. ... Read more

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Millions of women experience difficulties controlling their bladders but suffer in silence, reluctant to speak to their doctors -- or even to their best friends -- about the problem. Here, at last, women will find the most up-to-date medical explanations and state-of-the-art solutions, including:

• Controversial links between current childbirthing practices -- like episiotomy, the use of forceps, and long labor -- and the development of incontinence later in life.

• Advanced diagnostic tests that enable women to quickly find the most effective treatment.

• Nonsurgical treatments: pelvic muscle exercises and oral medications that really work.

• Surgical options featuring new minimally invasive outpatient procedures.

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Extremely Informative and Helpful
I stumbled upon this book in a used book store just as I was searching for answers that my doctor was unable to give.It was very helpful in answering questions on all types of female urology problems including surgery and non-surgery solutions, how to find the best doctor, what you can do to help yourself, diagnosis, etc.It helped me find a doctor and a solution and I still rely on it as a great source of information.It is very easy to read and gives a person hope!

Pleased
Reviewing the book helped save me the time and expense of going to see a health professional.However,if my problem hadn't been resolved,I certainly would have sought medical help.

BEST BOOK ON THE SUBJECT
What a compassionate, informative, helpful book! I can't thank the authors enough for writing it. If you're suffering from incontinence, I promise you that this book will be your saving grace. ... Read more

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A conservative approach to treatment of bladder and bowel incontinence in men and women. Geriatric Incontinence: A Behavioral & Exercise Approach to Treatment, is an innovative book with comprehensive programs for assisted living, home health and at home seniors.

Improving bladder and bowel incontinence in the frail elderly with dementia is possible!This book offers clinically applicable, comprehensive protocols for interdisciplinary teams in nursing homes, residential living facilities and home health agencies.HFCA compliant programs and protocols are provided in reproducible formats.

Geriatric Incontinence details an easy to follow program for the active elderly with the goal of maintaining independence and involvement in the community.

Geriatric Incontinence expands on the knowledge and programs from Janet Hulme's previous books on the subject. With sixteen major sections this book is useful to those already involved in treating patients and those who are just getting started.

Help your patients, parents and others regain independence from a problem that can severely limit productivity and happiness.It is possible and easy. ... Read more

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Geriatric incontinence: A behavioral and exercise approach to treatment by Janet A. Hulme

Janet A. Hulme has been a physical therapist for over three decades. She started writing about health in the mid 1990s. The book has 14 chapters: 1. common Myths and Mysteries, 2. anatomy/Physiology for the Clinician and Client, 3. Types and Causes of Urinary Incontinence, 4. Fecal Incontinence/
Constipation, 5. Beyond Kegels Exercises and Physiologic Quieting, 6. Biofeedback: How Can itHelp with Exxercises for Incontinence/ 7. Life Style Changes for Continence, 8. What medications Can help? 9. confident and Continent Prevention Program, 10. The Active Elderly at Home and Independent, 11. The Frail Elderly, 12. Total Hip Replacement, hip Fracture, and Incontinence, 13. For Men Only, and 14. Protective Products for Incontinence. The book ends with a list of resources, references, and a glossary.
She describes the bladder as a balloon sitting in a hammock and describes exercises to lift the perineal muscles and close the bladder outlet to keep people dry. She presents an excellent discussion of nutritional recommendations, exercise program, diaphragmatic breathing, hand warming, body/mind quieting and urinary and bowel habits. The function, effect and examples of medications are presented. The book is illustrated to show how to do beyond Kegel exercises by rolling the knees out and back, using a Kegelband and Kegelball. The book is in large type with bolded topics. There are numbered and bulleted lists and helpful figures. Examples of weekly bladder/bowel record, bladder/bowel monitoring record, incontinence master assessment/intervention form, recommendations for incontinence intervention program, bladder/bowel intervention protocol, results summary bladder bowel training, and results summary-problem list are presented. This book is packed with useful information for people with bowel and bladder problems and the professionals who try to help them.
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This easy-to-understand and detailed guide to the causes of incontinence has what you need to know to get relief and enjoy a better quality of life. It provides information on medications, behavior cheange, and surgery for the treatment of both urinary and fecal incontirnce. ... Read more

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Best book about women's bladders throughtout the life cycle.
This book is used in my Conitinence Center to help my clients understand more fully the bladder and what influences it in a lifetime.It is invaluable teaching tool and has assisted with the work that I do toreverse this embarrassing condition.It is good reading for women at anystage in life and the earlier a woman gets a handle on the pelvic floor andit's function the better quality of life will follow. ... Read more

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After reading "Managing and Treating Urinary Incontinence," you will be armed with all the available methods for successfully managing or even eliminating incontinence methods far more diverse and effective than many professionals today are aware.

In pragmatic, easy-to-understand language, this book presents the full range of treatment options, explaining how each method works and who benefits most from its use. Nursing staff will measurably improve the health and independence of residents or patients, and managers will reduce facility costs and staff burden.

This single, concise source provides the most essential information you need for understanding the types and causes of incontinence/overactive bladder; the use and care of products available for collecting or absorbing urine or feces; the efficacy of behavioral treatments, such as bladder retraining and toileting programs; the role of surgery and drug therapy in managing incontinence; the positive impact of incontinence education (valuable teaching guides and record-keeping forms provided); and
the psychological, social, health, and economic implications of poorly managed incontinence

This book is a must-have for nurses, physical therapists, social workers, and other health care professionals who work with older adults. ... Read more

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Urinary Incontinence
Textbook info for people new and old to urinary incontinence. Provides anatomical, diagnostic information as well as tx interventions.This book has been exteremly helpful for me, a young OT trying to incorporate UI as a core program in a SNF.This book provides the foundation for addressing UI with all age groups and populations. ... Read more

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Chapters in this 2nd revised edition cover the management and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions in men and women, pelvic organ prolapse; issues concerning the elderly, neurologically impaired patients and those with pelvic pain. Allied updated chapters are on research methodology, the importance of fluids and infection control. New chapters cover quality of life, treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children, the history of pelvic floor muscle exercise and manual therapy. The use of real-time ultrasound to evaluate pelvic floor muscle contractility, exercise balls to promote coordination of trunk stabilisers and the pelvic floor muscles, and the role of the Occupational Therapist are discussed, completed with a new section on ethical issues in the management of incontinence.

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UI management
This book is a great resource for anyone interested in urinary incontinence.It is a textbook style informative book.It is very objecitive and a great resource for new and experienced therapists dealing with UI.Very helpful.




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This compassionate guide for professionals and patients covers the assessment, management, and treatment of this often undiagnosed and neglected problem.Newman utilizes over 18 years of experience in continence care to provide simple guidelines on alleviating this condition, including eliminating caffeine of alcohol, and practicing pelvic floor muscle exercises.With the aid of therapies, medications, surgeries, and devices, patients and their loved ones can overcome the stigma of this common condition.

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Great resource
I manage a continence clinic and have use this reference many times in order to counsel women suffering from this disorder. I find that it is simply written and extremely factual. I am glad people have resources that they can turn to and get the reasons why they may have incontinence and what can be done regarding their treatment. Thank Diane!!

The Definitive Source for Information on Incontinence!
This book is the definitive reference souce if you have information on incontinence! ... Read more

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Following on from the first book entitled ‘Conservative treatment of Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction’ this book has been expanded to include seven new chapters and existing chapters have been extensively updated. It is written primarily for those specialist continence physiotherapists who are unsure of the treatment for male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.

The classification of male urinary incontinence has been restructured in line with the International Continence Society standardisation of terminology. The subjective and objective physiotherapy assessment is covered chronologically, to enable the clinician to conduct a meaningful investigation and arrive at a logical diagnosis. ... Read more

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Offering a range of treatment options, Conquering Incontinence: A new and physical approach to a freer lifestyle, is a guide, helping people to overcome or significantly improve their problem. Especially relevant for the 2,000,000 people in Australia alone who suffer from incontinence in adulthood. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2005. The length of the article is 1015 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Expert offers encopresis treatment pearls: clinician says this form of fecal incontinence is highly treatable, but can take 6 months to a year.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Robert Finn
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39Issue: 11Page: 43(1)

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Respected urologists, reassure women that incontinence can be controlled or cured and they can live without fear of having an accident in public. ... Read more

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This work covers the anatomy, physiology and the continence mechanism of the male lower urinary tract. The different prostatic conditions are discussed in detail, together with the range of medical and surgical investigations and treatments. The various types of incontinence are explained, and a comprehensive classification of male urinary incontinence tabulated. The subjective and objective physiotherapy assessment is covered chronologically to enable the clinician to conduct a meaningful investigation and arrive at a logical diagnosis.

Recommended conservative treatment options are provided for each type of incontinence, with a range of patient advice added for completeness. There are two chapters on the aetiology and conservative treatment of erectile dysfunction which are based on an extensive literature research. The text is primarily for those specialist continence physiotherapists who treat female continence problems but who are unsure of the treatment for male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms. ... Read more

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Written by two prominent urologists, with insider advice from actual patients, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of these debilitating conditions. ... Read more

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Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA. Practical text on the nursing management ofincontinence. Reviews the physiology of continence, the pathologicmechanisms producing incontinence, and treatment options with emphasis onbehavioral therapy. Each chapter contains objectives, summaries,self-tests and bibliographies. Previous edition: c1991. ... Read more

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Cornell University, NY.Text on the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of male and female urinary incontinence. For urologists and general physicians. Halftone illustrations. 21 contributors, 20 U.S. DNLM: Urinary Incontinence therapy. ... Read more

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Fecal incontinence is a frequent, distressing condition that has a devastating impact on patients lives. However, patients are typically embarrassed and reluctant to acknowledge this disability, so they relinquish the possibility of being cured and remain socially isolated. Since fecal incontinence may result from various pathophysiological situations, an accurate diagnostic work-up of each patient is fundamental. Today, a wide range of therapeutic options is available, but making the correct choice is pivotal to the successful management of this condition. This book is aimed at all physicians involved in the assessment and treatment of fecal incontinence. Its main purpose is to review the latest advances in the epidemiologic, socio-economic, psychologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of fecal incontinence, in order to establish guidelines for effective treatment.