Pessaries and Pelvic Rehab includes 6 hours of pre-course video lectures that cover relevant pelvic anatomy, types of prolapse, indications and contraindications for prolapse, and medical-legal considerations for pessary fitting. The in-person portion will include labs on advanced POP assessment and assessment of vaginal dimensions, as well as provide participants the opportunity to fit various pessary types under the supervision of an instructor.

This two-day in-person course is targeted to pelvic therapists who are interested in adding pessary fitting to their clinical practice and have completed Pelvic Function Level 1 and Level 2B.

Attendees will:

• -Identify Which Patients to Refer to medical providers for pessary assessment and fitting
  -Learn Indications and Contraindications for pessary fitting
  -Assess Perineal and Vaginal Dimensions to determine pessary choices and fitting
  -Perform a Pessary Fitting for 4 types of pessaries including ring, dish, donut, and cube
  -Screen for Complications of pessary fitting and use
  -Create Plans of Care that consider lifespan issues, the role of hormones, and other pelvic functions including, but not limited to, bowel, bladder, and sexual health.

Pessaries and Pelvic Rehab is perfect for practitioners eager to add pessary fitting to their clinical practice. Look for this course to be scheduled for 2025!