Biomechanical Mapping of the Female Pelvic Floor explores new technological advances in women's healthcare intended to improve pelvic floor characterization, diagnosis and prediction of treatment outcomes. By discussing different technologies used on the biomechanical characterization of pelvic floor, the book describes the anatomy, physiology, musculoskeletal and tissue characteristics of the pelvic floor tissues. In addition, it explores how to detect conditions that may lead to problems such as spontaneous preterm delivery and childbirth trauma, providing insights into ways to reduce childbirth related injury and Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs).

This book is a valuable resource for researchers focused on gynecology, urogynecology or obstetrics, clinicians, graduate students and biomedical scientists and bioengineers who need to better understand the technological advances on biomechanical characterization and how they can be used not only for diagnosis but also for monitoring several OBGYN-related conditions.