This course will cover all gross anatomy, functional anatomy and neurophysiology of female organs; reproductive physiology; health issues during each life stage (adolescence, the childbearing years, the middle years and older age); physical therapy assessment; and physical therapy management. Evidence to support conservative management strategies will be discussed.
Course objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to be able to:
o Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the anatomy, applied anatomy and function of the reproductive system, pelvis and pelvic floor, and urinary tract, including the bladder and its outlet.
o Understand clinical aspects of various gynecological and obstetric conditions
o Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate physical examinations for women with gynecological and obstetric conditions.
o Describe various physical therapy interventions in area of women’s health
o Understand gynecological surgeries and their effect on pelvic floor muscle function.
o Understand the role of a physical therapist in management of gynecological and obstetric disorders
Syllabus:
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Week |
Date |
Topic |
Instructor |
|
1 |
09/11 |
Introduction |
林冠吟 |
|
2 |
09/18 |
Anatomy and physiology of female body |
林冠吟 |
|
3 |
09/25 |
Menstrual disorders during puberty and adolescence |
林冠吟 |
|
4 |
10/02 |
HOLIDAY |
|
|
5 |
10/09 |
HOLIDAY |
|
|
6 |
10/16 |
Complications during pregnancy and antenatal period |
林冠吟 |
|
7 |
10/23 |
Physical therapy during antenatal period |
林冠吟 |
|
8 |
10/30 |
Preparation for labor Physical therapy during labor |
林冠吟 |
|
9 |
11/06 |
Postnatal complications |
林冠吟 |
|
10 |
11/13 |
Postnatal management |
林冠吟 |
|
11 |
11/20 |
Conditions in older women Physical therapy during climacteric period |
林冠吟 |
|
12 |
11/27 |
Physical therapy assessment |
林冠吟 |
|
13 |
12/04 |
Urogenital dysfunction |
林冠吟 |
|
14 |
12/11 |
Bowel and anorectal dysfunction |
林冠吟 |
|
15 |
12/18 |
Management of urogenital and anorectal dysfunction |
林冠吟 |
|
16 |
12/25 |
Common gynecological conditions Gynecological surgery |
林冠吟 |
|
17 |
01/01 |
HOLIDAY |
|
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18 |
01/08 |
Final presentation |
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Recommended textbooks:
1. Jill Mantle, Jeanette Haslam, Sue Barton. Physiotherapy in obstetrics and gynecology. Edinburgh; New York: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004.
2. Kari Bø, Bary Berghmans, Siv Mørkved, Marijke Van Kampen. Evidence-based physical therapy for the pelvic floor: bridging science and clinical practice. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2015.
3. Rebecca G. Stephenson. Obstetric and gynecologic care in physical therapy. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK, Inc., 2000.
4. Ruth Sapsford, Joanne Bullock-Saxton, Sue Markwell. Women's health: a textbook for physiotherapists. London: W.B. Saunders, 1998.
5. Stuart Porter. Tidy’s Physiotherapy. Edinburgh: Elsevier, 2013.
Student evaluation and grading: participation (20%), written assignments (40%) and final oral presentation (40%)
- 教師(teacher): 林冠吟