The Female Pelvis: Anatomy & Exercises

The female pelvis and its contents are an under appreciated region of the anatomy. Important not only for sexuality, they are also central to the processes of childbirth and elimination.

The Female Pelvis was written for women to use over the course of their lives, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and its aftermath. Its purpose is to help women become more familiar with the pelvis and its related structures, and how to keep them healthy and fit.

The book begins with a description of the functional anatomy of the pelvis, and how it responds to pregnancy and childbirth. This is followed by a series of specific exercises, initially for self-discovery, and then to increase the flexibility, strength, and coordination of each of the pelvic functions. The book concludes with some guidelines which focus on the pelvis during different phases of a woman's life.

The Female Pelvis was designed to make the subject of the pelvis understandable to all women. Anatomically correct, the language of the text is clear and concise. Over 250 drawings illustrate every important aspect of pelvic anatomy, and show the reader how to perform simple exercises to keep the pelvis and its related structures fit.
REVIEWS
"The Female Pelvis is a significant book, extremely useful for practitioners who work with women (or who are women), offering practical self-care solutions for the phases of a woman's life, concentrating on pregnancy and reaching into menopause. This text is richly illustrated, using over 250 drawings to shine a spotlight on the most central, although often ignored, region of a woman's body."
—Massage Therapy Journal

CONTENTS
Chapter 1: The Bony Structures of the Perineum

Chapter 2: The Musculature of the Perineum

Chapter 3: The Organs of the Lesser Pelvis

Chapter 4: The Muscles Bordering the Perineum

Chapter 5: Analysis of Certain Movements

Chapter 6: The Perineum and Delivery

Chapter 7: Some Pathologies Common to the Lesser Pelvis

Chapter 8: Exercises

Chapter 9: Guidelines