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Wurn Technique in Gynecological Nursing Care

M. Annie Annal, B. Anitha

Keywords : Adhesion, Endometriosis, Infertility, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Pelvic spasm, Technique

Citation Information : Annal MA, Anitha B. Wurn Technique in Gynecological Nursing Care. 2015; 4 (1):23-27.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10085-4105

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-08-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; The Author(s).


Abstract

The Wurn technique is a manual physical therapy technique used as a form of alternative medicine gives often dramatic improvements in urogenital, reproductive, sexual function, and to treat endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic spasms, polyps, and tubal obstruction. The wurn technique focuses on decreasing pain and increasing mobility and function of abdomino-pelvic and reproductive organs by diminishing adhesions.


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