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Links & Recommendations
RECOMMENDED WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSICIANS
– (listed alphabetically)
Dr. Penny Brown,
M.D., FACOG
Division of General
Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of
Maryland Women’s Health
419 West Redwood
Street, Suite 500
Baltimore, MD
21201-1734
Phone: 410-328-6640
www.umm.edu/womenscenter
Dr. Andrew
Goldstein, M.D.
Center for
Vulvovaginal Disorders
908 New Hampshire
Ave., N.W., Suite 200
Washington D.C.
20037
Phone: 202-887-0568
www.ourgyn.com
Dr. Harry W.
Johnson, Jr., M.D., FACOG, FACS
Urogynecology
Pelvic
Reconstructive Surgery
University of
Maryland Women’s Health
419 West Redwood
Street, Suite 500
Baltimore, MD
21201-1734
Phone: 410-328-6640
www.umm.edu/womenscenter
Dr. Richard P.
Marval, M.D.
The Center For
Pelvic Pain at GBMC
6569 North Charles
Street, Suite 705
Baltimore, MD 21204
Phone: 443-632-0200
Toll Free:
866-748-5974
www.gbmcpelvicpain.com
Dr. Victoria R.
Staiman, M.D.
Adult and Pediatric
Urology
Urologic Surgery
Associates, P.A.
Charter Professional
Center
10700 Charter Drive,
Suite 310
Columbia, MD 21044
For Appointments:
410-296-0166
www.urosurgassoc.com
Dr. Kimberly Moran Turner M.D.
11085 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 202
Columbia, MD 21044
OB-GYN
OTHER WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST SITES
www.hollyherman.com
www.devinept.com
www.kathewallace.com
WOMEN’S HEALTH WEBSITES
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These
websites are listed for your convenience and information.
Although the staff and ownership of Her Health Physical Therapy
have reviewed the below listed websites and approved them as
links on our website, the staff and owners of Her Health
Physical Therapy can not be held responsible for any
misinformation provided on any of the below websites.
Urinary Incontinence
www.womenswaterworks.com
www.nafc.org
www.afud.org
www.augs.org
www.simonfoundation.org
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yoururinary/index.htm
www.auanet.org
www.urologyhealth.org
www.aboutincontinence.org/
General Women’s
Health
www.womenshealthapta.org
www.herhealthylife.org
www.healthywomen.org
Chronic Pain
www.rsds.org
www.sover.net/~devstar/
Obstetrics and
Gynecology
www.acog.org
Lymphedema
www.lymphnet.org/
Constipation
www.aboutconstipation.org
Irritable Bowell
Syndrome
www.aboutibs.org
www.talkibs.com
www.iffgd.org
Fecal Incontinence
www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/fecalincontinence/
www.emedicine.com/med/topic3326.htm
Women and Physical
Activity of All Kinds
www.melpomene.org
The Alexander
Technique - New York
Women’s Health
Research
www.womenshealthresearch.org
www.womens-health.org
www.womancando.org
www.centerwatch.com
http://cancer.gov/cancerinformation
Endometriosis
www.endometriosisassn.org
Interstitial
Cystitis
www.ichelp.org
www.ic-network.com
Menopause
www.project-aware.org
Pelvic Pain
www.pelvicpain.org
www.nva.org – (National Vulvodynia Association)
www.vaginismus.com
www.womens-health.org
Oncology
www.hercancer.com
www.lifeabc.org
www.chemocare.com
www.acor.org
www.asco.org
www.cancer-awareness.com
www.planetcancer.org (young adults with cancer)
www.lungusa.org
www.cancer.org
http://cancercare.org/
www.cancertrialshelp.org
www.thewellnesscommunity.org
Colon Cancer
www.ccalliance.org
www.colonclub.com
www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
www.figgtree.com
www.coloncancerprevention.org
www.uoaa.org
www.catalinafoundation.org
Chrohn's Disease/Colitis
www.ibdride.org
Osteoporosis
www.nof.org
PHYSICAL THERAPY RESOURCES
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Books
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Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology written by Margaret
Polden & Jill Mantle
Ø
Obstetric And Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy written by
Linda J O’Conner and Rebecca G. Stephenson BS, PT
v
Continuing Education Courses
–
v
Websites
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www.ioptwh.org
MASSAGE THERAPY
familyskinandhealth.myarbonne.com
www.nctmb.com
RECOMMENDED BOOKS/ARTICLES
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1. Ever
Since I had My Baby
Ø
By Roger
P. Goldberg, M.D.,M.P.H. (Crown Publishing Group 2003)
§
This book
covers topics such as reproductive health, anatomical changes
that most commonly causes stress incontinence during and after
childbirth, pelvic prolapse. Important tips for sex after
childbirth, as well as education on pelvic reconstructive
surgery are discussed.
2.
Pelvic
Health & Childbirth
Ø
By Magnus
Murphy, M.D., and Carol L. Wasson (Prometheus Books, 2003)
§
Covers
topics related to the risks of pelvic floor injury involved with
vaginal delivery. Urinary and fecal incontinence, sexual
dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain and sagging, protruding pelvic
organs, nerve and tissue damage, follow-up surgery and a
discussion on vaginal birth versus elective cesarean are all
discussed at length by the authors.
3.
How to
Raise Children Without Breaking Your Back
Ø
Alex
Pirie and Hollis Herman MS., PT, OCS
§
A body
manual for new mothers and the parents of small children. It is
easy to understand and immediately put to use. contains
information on the postpartum body changes head to toe,
stretching and strengthening exercises for life long fitness and
health, along with practical tips on lifting, carrying, and
nursing.
§
Order
from the author at
www.HollyHerman.com
4.
Stand
Tall! Every Woman’s Guide to Preventing and Treating
Osteoporosis
Ø
Written
by Morris Notelvitz, M.D. with Physical Therapy Consultant, Sara
M. Meeks, PT, M.S., G.C.S.
§
This is a
thorough book on the condition of osteoporosis with information
on calcium intake, medications, and bone density testing.
5. What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Colorectal Cancer
New Tests, New Treatments, New Hopes - Written by Dr. Mark Pochapin MD
DOULA SERVICES AND MIDWIVES
These are doulas and midwives recommended by our patients and listed for your information.
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Sheila
Max R.N. – Labor and Post-Partum Doula Services – Located in
Columbia, MD, home phone (410)-730-6712 or email sheramax@aol.com
- Laura Marks CHT - HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education and Doula Services, Silver Spring MD (301)-467-8725, email vap79@aol.com
Special Interest Classes
Yamuna Body Rolling - a profound yet simple approach that includes fitness and self massage rolled into one. YBR consists of a series of routines using 6 to 10 inch inflatable balls to increase blood flow, improve bone quality, develop core strength, reduce stress, increase body awareness, promote healing, and stretch muscles as well as free restrictions in all parts of the body.
- Classes are 1 and 1/2 hour long, starting September 20th 2006, 7 classes offered on a weekly basis, Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
- Location: Crossing Center for the Healing Traditions, 8505 Fenton St., #202 Silver Spring (above Whole Foods) Workshop fee $158.00
- Pre-registration required (participation limited). Balls must be purchased at the class for an additional fee. To register call 202-429-0007
Yamuna Body Rolling Foot Focus - Come learn an easy revolutionary technique to take care of your feet.
- Identify what is a normal gait pattern and compare it to your own
- Learn how to reduce foot tension and pain, strengthen the arches, increase foot flexibility and function, improve gait and body alignment and stimulate reflexology points.
- Population: Foot focus is recommended for a wide variety of population, from athletes and dancers, to people with foot pain.
- Pre-registration required, Wednesday November 15, 2006 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, see above for contact and location information.
YBR for the Computer Geeks - Say Goodbye to your neck and shoulder pain.
- Learn the proper ergonomic arrangement for your work station and identify the mechanism that leads to shoulder and neck pain when working on the computer.
- Learn an easy technique to reduce the tension and pain as well as improve the alignment of the neck, shoulders and chest.
- Take years off your shoulders and free your ribcage so you will move better and breathe easier.
- Wednesday November 29, 2006, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, see above for contact and location information.
- Pre-registration required, $30.00 per course, must purchase the ball at the course for an additional fee.
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