Progressive Therapeutic Exercise Program for Successful Treatment of a Postpartum Woman With a Severe Diastasis Recti Abdominis
This report describes physical therapy intervention for a 32-year-old gravida 2, para 2 (G2P2) woman referred at 7 weeks postpartum with a DRA measuring 11.5 cm IRD at the umbilicus and extending more than 9 cm vertically along the linea alba.
Outcome: The patient attended 18 sessions from evaluation to discharge over a 4-month period. Interrecti distance was reduced to 2.0 cm at the widest point of separation. She regained functional strength and achieved all goals for load transfer activities: standing, walking, lifting and carrying her child, and light jogging.
Discussion: The patient in this case report demonstrated su...
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - May 1, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
The Effects of InterStim Therapy on Quality of Life: A Case Series
This study is a prospective chart review of 3 female patients who underwent implantation of the InterStim device. All patients completed the King's Health Questionnaire on the morning of the procedure and at 3 months postimplantation.
Case Description: Mean age of the 3 subjects was 68 years (range: 63–76 years) and there was variability in patient comorbidities, duration, and range of symptoms. Each patient was evaluated by a family nurse practitioner and was deemed appropriate for implantation after a successful trial period.
Outcomes: Implantation of the InterStim device had a positive impact on QOL for 2 of the patie...
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - May 1, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research
Planting Seeds
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy)
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - May 1, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
