I am pleased to present such a wide variety of content in this inaugural issue of the Journal of Women's & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Dr Tremback-Ball and colleagues conducted a systematic review clarifying the role of physical therapy intervention for those with dysmenorrhea. In postmenopausal women, Dr Fricke and colleagues examined the impact of a 12-week mini-trampoline exercise program on bone health and pelvic floor muscle function. Dr Segraves and colleagues share their insights into the need for physical and occupational therapy obstetric rehabilitation immediately postpartum to optimize recovery, screen for further specialist referral, and educate maternal care providers. Dr Tombers and colleagues conducted a systematic review to examine the effect of exercise on reducing lumbopelvic pain intensity during pregnancy. Dr Üzelpasaci and colleagues present a case report on a male patient with colostomy in which pelvic floor muscle exercise and extracorporeal magnetic innervation were used to improve outcomes.
Cynthia Chiarello, PT, PhD
Editor-in-Chief
