Knowledge Level of Pelvic Floor and Pelvic Floor Disorders According to Different Demographics

Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor Disorders

Conclusion changes in the cardiovascular, hematologic, renal, and immunologic systems, and anatomic changes in the uterus and the growing fetus and placenta. There are also anatomic and physiologic changes in the lower genitourinary tract and pelvic floor support. The subsequent process of both labor and delivery also impart significant changes, especially to the pelvic floor support. To whom a...

Vitamin D and Pelvic Floor Disorders

In vitro skeletal muscle cell, culture studies have demonstrated that Vitamin D may affect muscle strength by influencing cell proliferation and differentiation and muscle fiber size. It also protects against muscle degradation by preventing fatty degeneration, insulin resistance, and arachidonic acid mobilization. Hence, Vitamin D may play a role in the efficiency of muscle function that is di...

, Continence and Pelvic Floor

Advances in managing pelvic floor disorders

The last 10-12 years have seen an avalanche of changes in both the management of incontinence and genital prolapse. So many new procedures continue to appear that often the clinician is confused as to which approach to adopt. Complications are now being reported, creating a need to reappraise the situation.

Pelvic Floor Ultrasound

Aims of course/workshop This workshop will familiarize attendees with the basic methodology and clinical uses of pelvic floor ultrasound imaging, both using 2D ultrasound and 3D/ 4D technology, including the detection and assessment of pelvic floor trauma. Depending on local conditions, we may also be able to use live scan demonstrations to illustrate examination methodology and common conditions.