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Pelvis Restoration: References

An Integrated Approach to Treatment of Patterned Pubo-Sacral Pathomechanics

       

Anatomy & Physiology

  • Avery AF, O’Sullivan PB, McCallum M J. Evidence of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in subjects with chronic sacro-iliac joint pain syndrome. Scientific Conference of the IFOMT, Perth, pp.35-38, 2000.
  • Bo K. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training is Effective in Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence, But How Does it Work? International Urogynecological Association: 2004:15:76-84.
  • Bo K, Sherburn M, Allen T. Transabdominal Ultrasound Measurement of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity when Activated Directly via a Transversus Abdominal Muscle Contraction. Arch Phys Med Rehabil: 2001:82.
  • DeLancey J. Structural Support of the Urethra as it Relates to Stress Incontinence: The Hammock Hypothesis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1994; 170: 1713-23.
  • Hulme J. Pelvic Pain and Low Back Pain. Phoenix Publishing. Missoula, 2002:
  • Hulme J. Beyond Kegels: Fabulous Four Exercises and More to Prevent and Treat Incontinence. 2nd ed. Phoenix Publishing. Missoula, 2002.
  • Hodges PW. Is There a Role for Transversus Abdominis in Lumbo-Pelvic Stability? Manual Therapy. 1999: 4(2): 74-86.
  • Lee, Diane. The Pelvic Girdle: An approach to the Examination and Treatment of the Lumbo-Pelvic – Hip Region. Churchhill Livingston, 1999.
  • Netter FH: Atlas of Human Anatomy. New Jersey, CIBA-GEIGY Corporation, 1992.
  • Neumann P. Pelvic floor and Abdominal Muscle Interaction: EMG Activity and IAP Int Urogynecol J. 2002: 13: 125-132.
  • Nygaard I, Thompson F, Svengalis S, Albright J, Urinary Incontinence in Elite Nulliparous Athletes. Obstetrics and Gynecology: 1994: 84: 2
  • Nygard Ingrid: Does Prolonged High Impact Activity Contribute to Later Urinary Incontinence? A Retrospective Cohort Study of Female Olympians. Obstetrics and Gynecology: 1997:90:5.
  • Pool-Gou dzwaard A, Dijke G, Gurp M, Mulder P, Snijders C, Stoeckart R. Contribution of Pelvic Floor Muscle to Stiffness of the Pelvic Ring. Clinical Biomechanics 19 (2004) 564-571.
  • Sapsford R. The Pelvic Floor – A Clinical Model for Function and Rehabilitation. Physiotherapy December 2001; 87: 620-629.
  • Sapsford R, Hodges P, Richardson C. Co-activation of the Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Muscles During Voluntary Exercises. Neurourol Urodyn 2001: 20: 31-42.
  • Shafik A. The Histomorphologic Structure of the Levator Ani Muscle and Its Functional Significance. Int. Urogynecol J 2002: 13: 116-124.
  • Sultan A. Pudendal nerve damage during labour: prospective study before and after childbirth. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. January 1994, Vol 101:22-28.
  • Wallace K, Herman H. Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment Level 1. Prometheus Group, Minneapolis 2008.
  • Wijma J, et al. Perineal Ultrasonography in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence and Controls: The Role of the Pelvic Floor Muscles. Gynecolocig and Obstetric Investigation, 32, 176-179.

Respiration

  • Abe T, Kusuhara N, Yoshimura N, Tomita T, Easton P. Differential Respiratory Activity of Four Abdominal Muscles in Humans. J Appl. Physiol. 80(4): 1379-1389, 1996.
  • Chaitow L. Breathing Pattern Disorders, Motor Control and Low Back Pain J Osteopathic Medicine, 2004; 7(1): 34-41.
  • Hodges PW. Looking Beyond the Pelvic Floor: An Integrated Clinical Approach to the Assessment and Exercise Management of Continence and Low Back or Pelvic Pain. Combined Sections Meeting Las Vegas, NV February, 2009.
  • Hodges PW, Sapsford R, Pengel LHM. Postural and Respiratory Functions of the Pelvic Floor Muscles. Neurourol. Urodynma. 26:362-371, 2007.
  • Myokinematic Restoration – PRI Course Manual.
  • Perri M, Halford E. Pain and Faulty Breathing: A Pilot Study J Bodywork and Movement Therapies 8: (4): 297-306, 2004.
  • Postural Respiration – PRI Course Manual.
  • Santos R, Bulbena A, Porta M, Gago J, Molina L, Duro J. Association Between Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Panic Disorder. Am J Psychiatry 1998: 155: 1578-1583.
  • Zone of Apposition References – Postural Respiration PRI Course Manual. Available online www.posturalrestoration.com.

Treatment Considerations & Interdisciplinary Integration

  • Bo K. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training is Effective in Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence, But How Does it Work? Internation Urogynecological Association: 2004: 15 76-84.
  • Bo K, Sherburn M, Allen T. Transabdominal Ultrasound Measurement of Pelvic Floor Muscle Activity When Activated Directly or Via a Transverses Abdominis Muscle Contraction. Arch Phy Med Rehbil: 2001: 82.
  • Deindl FM, Vodusek DB, Hesse U and Schusser B. Pelvic Floor Activity Patterns: Comparison of Nulliparous Continent and Parous Urinary Stress Incontinent Women. A kinesiological EMG study. British Journal of Urology (1994) 73, 413-417.
  • Hodges PW, Heijnen I, GAndevia S. Postural Activity of the Diaphragm is Reduced in Humans when Respiratory Demand Increases. J Physiology (2001), 537.3, 999-1008.
  • Hodges PW, Sapsford R, Pengel LHM. Postural and Respiratory Functions of the Pelvic Floor Muscles. Neurology and Urodynmaics 26: 362-371 (2007).
  • Isbit J. Nature Knows Best. 2008.
  • King PM, Myers CA, Ling FW, Rosenthal RH. Musculoskeletal Factors in Chronic Pelvic Pain. J Psychosom Obstet Gyneacol. 12 (1991), Suppl., 87-98.
  • Neumannn P, Gill V. Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Muscle Interaction: EMG Activity and Intra – abdominal Pressure. Int Urogynecol J (2002) 13:125-132.
  • Nygard I, Glowacki C, Sallzma C. Relationship Between Foot Flexibility and Urinary Incontinence in Varsity Athletes. Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Jun;87(6):1049-51.
  • O’Sullivan PB, Beales DJ. Changes in Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm Kinematics and Respiratory Patterns in Subjects with Sacroiliac Joint Pain Following a Motor Learning Intervention: A Case Series. Manual Therapy 12 (2007) 209-218.
  • Sapsford RR, Hodges PW, Richardson CA, et al. Co-Activation of the Abdominal and Pelvic Floor Muscles During Voluntary Exercises. Neurouro Urodyn 2001: 20: 31-42.
  • Smith M, Coppieters MW, Hodges PW. Postural Response of the Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Muscles in Women With and Without Incontinence. Neurology and Urodynamics 26:377-385 (2007).
  • Smith M, Hodges P. Incontinence and Breathing Disorders are Associated with Development of Back Pain. 10th World Congress on Pain; Sidney, Australia, 2005.
  • Thompson J, O’Sullivan P, Briffa N, Neumann. Difference in Muscle Activation Patterns During Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction and Valsalva Maneuver. Neurology and Urodynamics 25: 148-155 (2006).
  • Urquhart DM., Hodges PW, Allen TJ, Story IH. Abdominal Muscle Recruitment A Range of Voluntary Exercises. Manual Therapy 10 (2005) 144-153.

Muscular Skeletal Asymmetry and Influence on the Pelvic Floor

  • Boyle K. Managing a female patient with left low back pain and sacroiliac joint pain with therapeutic exercise: a case report. Physiotherapy Canada, Volume 63, Number 2:154-163.
  • DeLancey J. Structural Support of the Urethra as it Related to Stress Incontinence: The Hammock Hypothesis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1994; 170: 1713-23.
  • Lee LJ, Chang AT, Coppieters MW, Hodges PW. Changes in sitting posture induce multiplanar changes in chest wall shape and motion with breathing. Resiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 170 (2010) 236-245.
  • Netter FH: Atlas of Human Anatomy. New Jersey, CIBA-GEIGY Corporation, 1992.
  • Nygard I, Glowacki C, Sallzma C. Relationship Between Foot Flexibility and Urinary Incontinence in Varsity Athletes. Obstet Gynecol. 1996 Jun;87(6):1049-51.
  • SmithM, Russell A, Hodges P, Do Incontinence, Breathing Difficulties, and Gastrintestinal Symptoms Increase the Risk for Future Back Pain? The Journal of Pain, Vol 10, No 8 (August)2009: pp876-886.

Muscular Influence on Pelvic Floor Function

  • Deindl FM, Vodusek DB, Hesse U and Schusser B. Pelvic Floor Activity Patterns: Comparison of Nulliparous Continent and Parous Urinary Stress Incontinent Women. A kinesiological EMG study. British Journal of Urology (1994) 73, 413-417.
  • Hodges P, Smith M, Chang A, Sapsford R Breathing with the Pelviv Floor: Coordinated Activity fo the Pelvic Floor Muscles During Inspiratoy and Expiratory Efforts The University of Queensland.
  • Hodges PW, Heijnen I, GAndevia S. Postural Activity of the Diaphragm is Reduced in Humans when Respiratory Demand Increases. J Physiology (2001), 537.3, 999-1008.
  • Isbit J. Nature Knows Best. 2008.
  • Junginger B, Baessler K, Sapsford R. Effect of abdominal and pelvic floor tasks on muscle activity, abdominal pressure and bladder neck. Int Urogynecol J (2010) 21:69-77.
  • Neumannn P, Gill V. Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Muscle Interaction: EMG Activity and Intra – abdominal Pressure. Int Urogynecol J (2002) 13:125-132.
  • Smith M, Coppieters MW, Hodges PW. Postural Response of the Pelvic Floor and Abdominal Muscles in Women With and Without Incontinence. Neurology and Urodynamics 26:377-385 (2007).

Pelvic Floor Mid Zone

  • Neumann P. Pelvic floor and Abdominal Muscle Interaction: EMG Activity and IAP Int Urogynecol J. 2002: 13: 125-132.
  • O’Sullivan PB, Beales DJ. Changes in Pelvic Floor and Diaphragm Kinematics and Respiratory Patterns in Subjects with Sacroiliac Joint Pain Following a Motor Learning Intervention: A Case Series. Manual Therapy 12 (2007) 209-218.
  • Thompson J, O’Sullivan P, Briffa N, Neumann. Difference in Muscle Activation Patterns During Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction and Valsalva Maneuver. Neurology and Urodynamics 25: 148-155 (2006).
  • Urquhart DM., Hodges PW, Allen TJ, Story IH. Abdominal Muscle Recruitment A Range of Voluntary Exercises. Manual Therapy 10 (2005) 144-153.