This book by Kari Bo, PT, PhD, Bary Berghmans, Phd, MSc, RPt, Siv Morkved, PT, MSc, PhD and Marijke Van Kampen, PhD, bridges the gap between research and clinical practice in physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction. Each treatment chapter focuses on evidence-based rationales for the treatment and RCT's (appraisal of effectiveness), linked to the implications for clinical practice along with procedural recommendations. Includes: Detailed treatment strategies-pelvic floor muscle training, biofeedback and electrical stimulation. Special groups- Men, children, elite athletes, the elderly, pregnancy, neurological diseases. Detailed illustration of pelvic floor anatomy and related neuroanatomy/neurophysiology. MRIs and ultrasounds showing normal and dysfunctional pelvic floor. Strategies to reduce drop-out in conservative treatment. Illustrated. Softcover, 421 pages.