The bathroom key : put an end to incontinence
Kassai, Kathryn2012
Book
"Urinary incontinence is an underdiagnosed and underreported condition with major economic and psychosocial effects on society. Women are more likely to experience it due to issues with the pelvic floor brought on by pregnancy and menopause. The Bathroom Key is a treatment plan for women to cure their own incontinence issues. It also allows women to identify with other women through the anecdotal stories that echo their feelings of isolation and embarrassment. Written in easy-to-understand language, the book is a genuine teaching tool, guiding the reader to a better understanding of her body and effective remedies. Whereas in recent years some mention of the Kegel muscles and exercises have become common knowledge, this book is much more than just Kegels. By incorporating key elements of the physical therapy approach in this book, the reader will be encouraged to self-assess, modify behaviors, re-train her bladder, alter dietary habits, and practice a variety of exercises to self-treat and cure her incontinence. In most cases urinary incontinence is completely treatable with physical therapy. Women can regain bladder control, not have to take medications, throw away pads and regain their dignity"--
Main title:
The bathroom key : put an end to incontinence / Kathryn Kassai and Kim Perelli ; foreword by Jill G. Byers.
Author:
Imprint:
New York, NY : Demos Health, 2012.
Collation:
xxi, 281 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Partial contents: Machine generated contents note: 1.The Hidden Epidemic of Urinary Incontinence -- "No Longer a Dancing Queen": Meet Erica -- Types of Urinary Incontinence Defined -- Uncovering Common Misconceptions -- Discovering Normal Bladder Function -- Physical Therapy Is Proven to End Incontinence -- The Treatment Plan to Naturally Cure Your Incontinence -- 2.Stress Urinary Incontinence -- "Licked Her Problem": Meet Terry -- Do I Have Stress Urinary Incontinence? -- What Causes Stress Urinary Incontinence? -- Arnold Kegel, MD, and the Pelvic Floor Muscles -- Introducing Surface Electromyogram (SEMG) Biofeedback -- Your Home Program to Find Your Pelvic Floor -- 3.Your Treatment Plan to End Stress Urinary Incontinence -- "Ready to Take Action": Revisit Erica and Terry -- Exercises to Improve Strength: Weeks 1 Through 3 -- Exercises to Improve Endurance: Weeks 1 Through 3 -- Exercises to Train Accessory Muscles: Week 4 -- Exercises to Improve Function: Week 5 --
ISBN:
9781936303212 (pbk)
Dewey class:
616.62
LC class:
RC921.I5
Language:
English
BRN:
124782
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Syme Carlton | -Health | HEALTH 616.62 KASS | Available |