Good practice statements (member only)
A collection of POGP member access only good practice statements.
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RCM /CSP Joint Statement on Pelvic Floor Exercises - improving health outcomes for women following pregnancy and birth
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Royal College of Midwives (RCM) believe that high quality maternity services should include access to preventive measures that promote good reproductive health outcomes for women during pregnancy and post birth. This relies on those involved with
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Post Covid Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
The most common symptom of coronavirus infection is a continuous cough which can last for several weeks after the initial infection. Coughing is known to put pressure on the pelvic floor muscles and increase the risk of developing stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and vaginal prolapse. There is
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Good Practice Statement regarding the safe use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line
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Good Practice Statement Regarding Supine Lying in Pregnancy
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line
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Good Practice Statement regarding safety and best practice in neuromuscular electrical stimulation for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
This statement will be based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in
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Good Practice Statement regarding digital vaginal examination in pregnancy
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line
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Good Practice Statement regarding the use of Maternity/Pelvic Support Belts for Perinatal Pelvic Girdle Pain
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line
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Good Practice Statement regarding Acupuncture in Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain and Pelvic Girdle Pain
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line
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Good Practice Statement regarding Driving After Gynaecological Surgery and Caesarean-Section Delivery
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line
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Good Practice Statement regarding the Use of Electrical Stimulation to the Pelvic Floor Muscles in Women with Recent Abnormal Cervical Cytology
This statement is based on the synthesis of best available current evidence. It will be subject to periodic review as the evidence base evolves. It should be noted the statement offers guidance and should not be regarded as prescriptive; such general advice will always require to be modified in line