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The following list includes textbooks, audiovisuals, or educational books for the general public.  A listed of these publications keyed to BCIA knowledge blueprints is presented below. A few relevant research articles are listed at the end of this page along with internet resources. Publications highlighted in red are my first choices. 

Acland RD. Acland's DVD of Human Anatomy DVD 3: The Trunk, Lippincott Willimas &Wilkins. 2004 

Blaivas JG. Conquering Bladder and Prostate Problems. Plenum Trade, New York, 1998

Blanchard EB. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment. American Psychological Association, Washington DC.  2001

Burgio K.Staying DryBurgio, John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD, 1989

Calais-Germain B. The Female Pelvic Anatomy & Exercises. Eastland Press, Seattle WA . 2003

Chalker R, Whitmore KE.  Overcoming Bladder Disorders. Harper Perennial, NY, NY 1991

Chiarelli P. Women's Waterworks Curing Incontinence. George Parry, Australia 2002 (www.womenswaterworks.com)

Corazziari E. (Editor) Approach to the Patient with Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders. Messaggi, Milano, Italy 1999

Cram JR. Kasman G. Holtz J. Introduction to Surface Electromyography. Aspen Publication, Gaithersburg, Maryland 1998 Schwartz MS, Andrasik F. Biofeedback, A Practioner's Guide, 3nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York 2003

Davis M. McKay M. Eshelman ER. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Oakland, CA. Third Edition.1988

Franklin E. Pelvic Power, for men and women. Elysian Edition, NJ. 2002 

Gatchel RJ. Turk DC. (Editors) Psychological Approaches to Pain Management, A Practitioner's Handbook, The Guilford Press, New York. 1996

Getliffe K. Dolman M. Promoting Continence, A Clinical and Research Resource. Bailliere Tindall, London 1997

Girdano D. Everly G. Dusek DE. Controlling Stress and Tension, A Holistic Approach. 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ.1979

Glazer HI. Rodke G. The Vulvodynia Survival Guide, How to overcome painful vaginal symptoms and enjoy an active lifestyle. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Oakland, CA 2002

Hecox B, Tsega AM, Weisberg J, Sanko J. Integrating Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, Second Edition, Prentice Hall Health, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2005.  www.prenhall.com

Hulme JA. Beyond Kegels, Fabulous four exercises and more... to prevent and treat incontinence. Phoenix Publishing Company, Missoula, MO. 1997

Hulme JA. Pelvic Pain and Low Back Pain, A Handbood for Self Care and Treatment. Phoenix Publishing Company, Missoula, MO. 2002

Hyman PE. Pediatric Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. Academy Professional Information Services, Inc. NY, NY. 1999

Kasman GS. Cram JR. Wolf SL. Clinical Applications in Surface Electromyography, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Aspen Publication, Gaithersburg, Maryland 1998

Laycock J. Haslam J.Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic, Pelvic Organ Disorders. Springer, London 2002

Mendelsohn, RS. Cystitis, The Complete Self-Help Guide. Warner Books, Inc., NY, NY. 1981

Moldwin RM. The Interstitial Cystitis Survival Guide. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Oakland, CA 2000

Moss D. McGrady A. Davies T. Wichramasekera I. Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care.  Sage Publication, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA. 2003

Netter FH. Atlas of Human Anatomy, Second Edition. Novartis, East Hanover, NJ 2000

Newman DK. The Urinary Incontinence Sourcebook. Lowell House, Los Angeles 1999

Salt WB. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and the Mind-Body Brain-Gut Connection. Parkview Publishing, Columbus, OH. 1997

Sapsford R. Bullock-Saxton J. Markwell S. Women's Health, A Textbook for Physiotherapists. Saunders

Schwartz MS, Andrasik F. Biofeedback, A Practioner's Guide, 3nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York 2003

Shah J. Farthing A. Richardson R. Lennard S. Interactive Pelvic & Perineum: Female. Primal Pictures, Willison, VT 2004

Soifer S. Zgourides GD. Himle J. Pickering NL. Shy Bladder Syndrome. New Harginger Publications, Inc. Oakland CA 2001

Stewart EG. Spencer P. The V Book, A Doctor's Guide to Complete Vuylvovaginal Health. Bantam Books, New York 2002

Steege. Metzger. Levy. Chronic Pelvic Pain, An Integrated Approach, WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia, 1998
CA 95609)

Toner BB. Degal ZV. Emmott SD. Myran D. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, The Brain-Gut Connection. Guilford Press, NY, NY. 2000 

Trunnell S. Continence with Biofeedback. Advantage Publication, Carmicheal, CA 1991
(Advantage Publications, P.O. Box 489 Carmichael, CA 95609)

PELVIC MUSCLE DYSFUNCTION BIOFEEDBACK 
CERTIFICATION REFERENCE LIST KEYED TO BCIA BLUEPRINTS

I: APPLIED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY & BIOFEEDBACK

A: Introduction to Biofeedback
B: Surface EMG Instrumentation
C: Biofeedback and Distress
D: Neuromuscular Relaxation Training

Schwartz MS, Andrasik F. Biofeedback, A Practioner's Guide, 3nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York 2003
Chapter 1: A Historical Perspective on the Field of Biofeedack and Applied Psychophysiology
Chapter 2: Entering the Field and Assuring Competence
Chapter 3: Definitions of Biofeedback and Applied Psychophysiology
Chapter 4: A Primer of Biofeedback Instrumention
Chapter 6: Intake Decisions and Preparation of Patients for Therapy
Chapter 8: Compliance
Chapter 22: Biofeedback in Neuromusuclar Reducation and Gait Training (selected sections)
Chapter 23: Biofeedback-Assisted Musculoskeletal Therapy and Neuromuscular Reeducation (selected sections

Cram JR. Kasman G. Holtz J. Introduction to Surface Electromyography. Aspen Publication, Gaithersburg, Maryland 1998 
Part I: The Basics of Surface Electromyography Chapters 1-6
Chapter 14 Electrode Placements
Chapter 9: Treatment Considerations and Protocols

Laycock J. Haslam J. Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic, Pelvic Organ Disorders. Springer, London 2002
Chapter 10 Biofeedback for the Assessment and Re-education of the Pelvic Floor Musculature

Girdano D. Everly G. Dusek DE. Controlling Stress and Tension, A Holistic Approach. 6th Edition, Prentice Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ.1979

Moss D. McGrady A. Davies T. Wichramasekera I. Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care.  Sage Publication, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA. 2003
Chapter 10: Progressive Relaxation, Autogenic Training, and Meditation
Chapter 11: Hypnotherapy
Chapter 12: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for the Medical Clinic

Davis M. McKay M. Eshelman ER. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Oakland, CA. 

II. PELVIC FLOOR ANATOMY, SURFACE EMG ASSESSMENT OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCULATURE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE PROCEDURES

A. Introduction: Patient Populations and Behavioral Interventions
B. Anatomy: Pelvic Floor Structures
C. Surface EMG Pelvic Floor Muscles Assessment
D. EMG Instrumentation Options
E. Preparation for Clincial Practice

Laycock J. Haslam J. Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic, Pelvic Organ Disorders. Springer, London 2002
Chapter 2 Anatomy
Chapter 6 Patient Assessment
Chapter 8 Pelvic Floor Muascle Exercise in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence;
Chapter 10 Biofeedback for the Assessment and Re-education of the Pelvic Floor Musculature
Chapter 9 Improving Patient's Adherence
Chapter 24 Anatomy (Pain)
Chapter 37 Infection Control Issues
Appendix 1-4 

Acland RD. Acland's DVD of Human Anatomy DVD 3: The Trunk, Lippincott Willimas &Wilkins. 2004 

Netter FH. Atlas of Human Anatomy, Second Edition. Novartis, East Hanover, NJ 2000

Shah J. Farthing A. Richardson R. Lennard S. Interactive Pelvic & Perineum: Female. Primal Pictures, Willison, VT 2004

Getliffe K. Dolman M. Promoting Continence, A Clinical and Research Resource. Bailliere Tindall, London 1997
Chapter 9 Modifying the Behaviours of Incontinence

Cram JR. Kasman G. Holtz J.Introduction to Surface Electromyography. Aspen Publication, Gaithersburg, Maryland 1998 
Chapter 8 Dynamic Assessment

Schwartz MS, Andrasik F.Biofeedback, A Practioner's Guide, 3nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York 2003
Chapter 26 Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 27 Fecal Incontinence
Chapter 8 Compliance

Calais-Germain B. The Female Pelvic Anatomy & Exercises. Eastland Press, Seattle. 2003

BCIA Ethical Principles of Biofeedback

III:  CLINICAL DISORDERS: BLADDER DYSFUNCTION 

A. Anatomy and Physiology: Urological 
B. Physiological Basis and Testing for Disorders: Urinary Related Problems 
C. Medical and Behavioral Treatment Modalities: Urologic

Schwartz MS, Andrasik F.Biofeedback, A Practioner's Guide, 3nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York 2003
Chapter 26 Urinary Incontinence

Getliffe K. Dolman M. Promoting Continence, A Clinical and Research Resource. Bailliere Tindall, London 1997
Chapter 2 Normal and Abnormal Bladder Function
Chapter 3 Mostly Female
Chapter 4 Mostly Male
Chapter 5 Mainly Children Enuresis and Encopresis
Chapter 7 Drugs for Incontinence

Blaivas JG. Conquering Bladder and Prostate Problems. Plenum Trade, New York, 1998
Chapters 1-22

Laycock J. Haslam J. Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic, Pelvic Organ Disorders. Springer, London 2002
Chapter 3 Aetiology and Classification  of Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 5 The ageing Lower Urinary Tract
Chapter 7 Investigatrions 
Chapter 8 Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 11 Vaginal Cones
Chapter 12 Electrical Stimulation 
Chapter 13 Prosthetic Devices, Inserts and Plugs for the Management of Stress Incontinence
Chapter 14 Surgery for Genuine Stress Incontinence
Chapter 15 The Importance of Fluids
Chapter 16 The Male Patient
Chapter 17 Bladder Training and Behavioral Therapy
Chapter 18 Voiding Problems in Women
Chapter 19 Drugs Acting on the Lower Urinary Tract

IV:  CLINICAL DISORDERS: BOWEL DYSFUNCTION 

A. Anatomy and Physiology: Gastrointestinal 
B. Physiological Basis and Testing for Disorders: Gastrointestinal 
C. Medical and Behavioral Treatment Modalities: Gastrointestinal 

Laycock J. Haslam J. Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic, Pelvic Organ Disorders. Springer, London 2002
Chapter 20 An Anatomical Overview (Colorectal Disorders)
Chapter 21 Faecal Incontinence
Chapter 22 Constipation

Schwartz MS, Andrasik F. Biofeedback, A Practioner's Guide, 3nd Edition. Guilford Press, New York 2003
Chapter 27 Fecal Incontinence
Chapter 28 The use of Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Disorders Associated with a Failure to Relax
Chapter 29 Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Getliffe K. Dolman M. Promoting Continence, A Clinical and Research Resource. Bailliere Tindall, London 1997
Chapter 6 Down and Away: An Overview of Adult Constipation and Faecal Incontinence
Chapter 7 Drugs for Incontinence

V.  CLINICAL DISORDERS: CHRONIC
PELVIC PAIN SYNDROMES

A. Physiological Basis of Disorders: Pain General 
B. Physiological Basis of Disorders: Pain: Syndromes related to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 
C. Medical and Behavioral Treatment Modalities: Pain 

Laycock J. Haslam J. Therapeutic Management of Incontinence and Pelvic, Pelvic Organ Disorders. Springer, London 2002
Chapter 23 Prevalence of Pelvic Pain
Chapter 24 Anatomy
Chapter 25 Aetiology of Pelvic Floor Muscle Pain Syndromes
Chapter 26 Assessment of Pelvic Pain
Chapter 27 Treatment of Pelvic Pain

Steege. Metzger. Levy. Chronic Pelvic Pain, An Integrated Approach, WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia, 1998
CA 95609)

PMDB Literature Search
To stay current with pelvic muscle dysfunction research studies it is recommennded that an internet search be done on a regular basis. Some resources for that purpose are:

Pub-Med
e-Medicine

Jorge JMN. Habr-Gama A, Wexner SD. Biofeedback Therapy in the Colon Rectal Practice, Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Vol 28.No.1 March 2003

J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2005 Jan;9(1):40-51.

Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Dec;15(6):497-500.
 
 

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