TY - GEN digital ID - 131677165 TI - Women's Health and Biomechanics : Where Medicine and Engineering Meet AU - Brandão, Sofia AU - Da Roza, Thuane AU - Ramos, Isabel AU - Mascarenhas, Teresa PY - 2018 SN - 9783319715742 PB - Cham Springer International Publishing DB - UniCat KW - Classical mechanics. Field theory KW - Solid state physics KW - Human biochemistry KW - Social medicine KW - Physical methods for diagnosis KW - Gynaecology. Obstetrics KW - Applied physical engineering KW - Engineering sciences. Technology KW - Biotechnology KW - Recreation. Games. Sports. Corp. expression KW - medische biochemie KW - toegepaste mechanica KW - bio-engineering KW - zwangerschap KW - pneumologie KW - biotechnologie KW - sportgeneeskunde KW - gynaecologie KW - vroedkunde KW - radiologie KW - medische beeldvorming KW - ingenieurswetenschappen KW - mechanica UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:131677165 AB - This book focuses on particular mental and physical aspects of women’s health, presenting topics concerning the pelvis and pelvic floor dysfunction and the breast during a woman’s life, such as rehabilitation for pelvic and breast disorders, and the benefits of biomechanical analysis in treating these conditions. With each chapter providing a brief survey of a major research area related to the theme, the book offers an integrated overview of topics such as the bio-psycho-social model of women’s health, pelvic floor evaluation in sports, the breast, pregnancy and delivery. It is a valuable resource for a wide range of readers, including researchers, graduates and professionals. . ER -