An Introduction to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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

Approved for 16.5 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN (16.25 hours in MN), MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Approved for 16 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

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What will I learn in this course?
You will learn to assess and treat basic pelvic floor dysfunction using a fully-clothed, external approach. The course covers palpation of key pelvic landmarks, mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, and home exercise programs to address pelvic floor and related lumbar, pelvic, and hip conditions.

Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for clinicians who want to expand their understanding of pelvic floor dysfunction, including physical therapists interested in pelvic health or those treating lumbar, pelvic, or hip orthopedic conditions.

How will this course help me in the clinic on Monday morning?
You will gain practical skills to assess and address pelvic floor dysfunction externally, apply myofascial release and mobilization techniques, and implement patient-specific home exercise programs, immediately enhancing your ability to treat patients with pelvic and core-related dysfunctions.

Are all techniques fully clothed and external?
Yes. All techniques in this course are performed fully clothed and using an external approach, allowing you to safely and comfortably treat patients while gaining hands-on experience.

What course materials are provided?
You will receive a full printed course manual and a post-course follow-up video from the instructor.

What should I wear to the course?
Wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows full movement. Women should bring or wear a t-shirt and shorts or leggings, and men should bring or wear a t-shirt and shorts.

Is this course mostly lecture or lab?
This course is mostly hands-on lab, with approximately 75% of the weekend devoted to practicing techniques and assessments and the remaining time covering lecture and discussion.

Do I need prior experience?
No prior experience is required. This course is designed as an introductory, beginner-level approach to pelvic floor assessment and treatment.