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The purpose of this case study is to examine the effectiveness of traditional pelvic floor rehabilitation and functional activity training in reducing and eliminating pelvic pain in the obese, adolescent female population.

Publication Date

Fall 2017

City

St. Augustine, FL

Keywords

Pelvic Floor, Obesity, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Physical Therapy Modalities

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Comments

Presented at the Fall 2017 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.

References:

1. Racette, S. B., Deusinger, S. S., & Deusinger, R. H. (2003). Obesity: Overview of Prevalence, Etiology, and Treatment. Phys Ther, 88(3), 276-288. Accessed September 15, 2016.

2. Whitcomb EL, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence and degree of bother from pelvic floor disorders in obese women. Int Urogynecol J. and pelvic floor dysfunction. 2009;20(3):289-294. doi:10.1007/s00192-008-0765-x.

3. Smith SM, Sumar B, Dixon KA. Musculoskeletal pain in overweight and obese children. Int J Obes. 2005. 2014;38(1):11-15. doi:10.1038/ijo.2013.187.

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