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An Introduction to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

95% of lower back pain patients have an associated pelvic floor dysfunction, which is not often considered in treatment. This course will help you learn how to rule in or out orthopedic conditions that may be influenced by the pelvic floor. Come gain a better understanding of pelvic floor anatomy and the interchange between the pelvis and the inner core system!

 

An evidenced-based beginner’s guide, this course will give you confidence in mastering basic diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction using a fully-clothed, external approach. Whether your decision to take the course is based on interest as a pelvic floor therapist or to help with lumbar/pelvic/hip orthopedic conditions in a less intrusive manner, this course provides a valuable introduction and will certainly apply to many patients who walk into your clinic.

 

As with all our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give you skills you can use immediately upon returning to the clinic!

Sat 1 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

OH - Toledo

Great Lakes Seminars
2768 Centennial Rd.
Toledo OH 43617
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 1 February 2025 - Sunday, 2 February 2025

09:00 AM - 05:00 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Jessica Wyen
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 1 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

OH - Toledo

Great Lakes Seminars
2768 Centennial Rd.
Toledo OH 43617
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 1 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST

Live Hybrid

Jessica Wyen

  • $600.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 1 February 2025 - Sunday, 2 February 2025

09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST (2 days)

  • Live Hybrid
Presented by
Jessica Wyen
  • $600.00 incl. Tax

Sat 1 Feb 2025

2 days, 09:00 AM EST - 05:00 PM EST

Live Hybrid

Jessica Wyen

  • $600.00 incl. Tax

Sat 5 Apr 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NM - Albuquerque

Presbyterian Healthplex
6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 5 April 2025 - Sunday, 6 April 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Jessica Wyen
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 5 Apr 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NM - Albuquerque

Presbyterian Healthplex
6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Albuquerque NM 87109
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 20 Sep 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NJ - Edison

Professional Physical Therapy - Edison
2035 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 1040
Edison NJ 08817
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 20 September 2025 - Sunday, 21 September 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Jessica Wyen
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 20 Sep 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

NJ - Edison

Professional Physical Therapy - Edison
2035 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 1040
Edison NJ 08817
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 1 Nov 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

OR - Portland

Portland - TBD
Portland OR
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Saturday, 1 November 2025 - Sunday, 2 November 2025

08:00 AM - 05:30 PM (2 days)

Presented by
Jessica Wyen
  • $650.00 incl. Tax

Sat 1 Nov 2025

2 days, 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

OR - Portland

Portland - TBD
Portland OR
United States

Jessica Wyen

  • $650.00 incl. Tax

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Correctly identify and palpate 7 specific tissues in the abdominal pelvic area that create pelvic floor dysfunction and diagnosis
  • Correctly diagnose 5 specific lumbar dysfunctions and explain how each can impact 5 pelvic floor diagnoses
  • Correctly demonstrate the ability to choose from and instruct patients in 5 specific home program exercises/techniques for the urological and gynecological systems
  • Correctly perform 5 specific mobilizations and MET to the lumbar-pelvic complex
  • Correctly palpate 7 landmarks of the pelvis, sacrum and coccyx

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Correctly identify and palpate 7 specific tissues in the abdominal pelvic area that create pelvic floor dysfunction and diagnosis
  • Correctly diagnose 5 specific lumbar dysfunctions and explain how each can impact 5 pelvic floor diagnoses
  • Correctly demonstrate the ability to choose from and instruct patients in 5 specific home program exercises/techniques for the urological and gynecological systems
  • Correctly perform 5 specific mobilizations and MET to the lumbar-pelvic complex
  • Correctly palpate 7 landmarks of the pelvis, sacrum and coccyx

Saturday


7:30am
Doors open
8:00am
Lecture: Instruction on normal and abnormal function of the core and pelvic floor
9:00am
Lecture: Anatomy instruction and review of the bones and muscles of the lumbar and pelvic region
10:30am
Lecture: Instruction on the concepts of Myofasical Release and Muscle Energy Technique for the pelvis
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: Bony pelvis palpation, MET – flares, slips, rotations
3:00pm
Lab: Sacrum palpation, MET – torsions, 3D sacral release, sacral taping, HEP
4:00pm
Lecture: Coccyx
5:00pm
Lab: Coccyx palpation
5:30pm
Adjourn

Sunday


7:30am
Doors open
8:00am
Lab: Coccyx palpation, cont., MET, mobilization, taping
10:30am
Lab: MFR Anterior Fascial Line – diaphragm, abdominals, psoas, pectineus, adductors
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: MFR Posterior – QL, multifidus, piriformis, glute med, QF, sacrotuberous ligament
2:30pm
Lab: MFR Pelvic Floor (all external) – Ischiocavernosus, superficial transverse perineal, bulbocavernosus, perineal body, levator ani, coccygeus, obturator internus
4:15pm
Lab: Case study group work and overall review
4:45pm
Question/answer session, post test and course evaluation
5:00pm
Adjourn

Course Instructors

Jessica Wyen

PT, DPT, ATC, CIMT

Jessica received a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Dayton. She also has a Bachelor of Science with a focus on Athletic Training from the University of Toledo and is a certified athletic trainer (ATC). Jessica lives an active lifestyle, participating in sports and running. Jessica is a clinic director for Probility Physical Therapy in Plymouth, MI and offers a specialized Women’s Health treatment program.

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