The Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Management Accordi
"…This represents a new refreshing and logical approach to the whole anatomy and function of the pelvic floor. The Integral Theory over the years has been debated and discussed at various scientific meetings but this is the first time that the Theory has
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The Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Management According to the Integral Theory Third Edition
Peter Petros
The emae • e VIC loor Function, Dysfunction and Management According to the Integral Theory
With 365 Figures and 2 Tables
~ Springer
PE Papa Petros MB BS (Syd) PhD (Uppsala) OS (UWA) MD (Syd) FRCOG FRANZCOG CU Royal Perth Hospital and University of Western Australiaa
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Cover design by Sam Blight, Rangs Graphics & Design The three arrows represent the three major force vectors featured in the Integral Theory which control the tensioning of ligaments and membranes in the pelvic floor. The enclosing circular brush stroke is inspired by the traditional 'enso' character in Zen calligraphy which represents non-duality or wholeness. This is to evoke the integrated approach covered in this book. The butterfly represents the 'butterfly effect' concept from Chaos Theory, also known as 'sensitive dependence on initial conditions; which describes how small variations in a dynamic non-linear system (such as the pelvic floor) can produce a 'cascade
