Price: $695 (Early Registrant Price $675) Experience Level: Advanced Contact Hours: 22.5 |
This continuing education course is a three-day advanced-level seminar created to further improve the clinicians’ ability to evaluate and treat pelvic floor dysfunctions by integrating ideas from many of the existing models of pelvic floor rehabilitation into comprehensive and cohesive programs. The participant will learn more specific examination and treatment
interventions for female and male pelvic floor conditions. Current medical evaluation, management, evidence-based references and case studies will be presented.
Topics include in-depth information regarding hormones and their effect on the female body through the life cycle, specific pelvic floor concerns for the different phases of the female life cycle, female sexual dysfunction, specific surgical procedures for urinary and fecal incontinence, prolapse repairs, hysterectomy, vestibulectomy, hymenectomy, hemorrhoidectomy, anal sphincter repair and TVT post-surgical protocol ideas. The labs are directed toward refining and adding new evaluation and treatment techniques for the pelvis and pelvic floor muscles. An integration of core stabilization including assessment and treatment of diastasis recti and conditions involving overactive pelvic floor muscles or the "short pelvic floor."
Participants are encouraged to submit a case study on a complex patient with specific questions for the class to discuss and generate ideas collectively.
Special Considerations:
As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Vaginal and rectal pelvic floor muscle examinations will be reviewed and advanced vaginal techniques will be instructed in labs. Male Pregnant women course attendees may participate fully in the entire course if they bring their own lab model for examination. If the attendee insists on lab participation, then a clearance letter from their physician allowing them to participate in the labs is required. We strongly recommend that pregnant attendees bring a model as vaginal examination and internal myofascial manual therapy prior to 32 weeks gestation is not the common standard of medical practice.
Audience:
This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 2A through Herman & Wallace is a prerequisite to participate.
Required Readings:
1. The Fascial Mechanoreceptors Article from fasciaresearch.com
2. Review the anatomy of the pelvis and perineum
3. Review of Anatomy Terms
4. Participants should bring an anatomy atlas (preferably Netter) for reference of the visceral anatomy.
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a complete pelvic floor muscle examination with external and internal identification of structures, muscles and bony landmarks.
2. Discuss three different female sexual dysfunctions and the physical therapy evaluation and treatment protocols appropriate for each dysfunction.
3. Describe the different types and forms for application of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for the common complaints of: vaginal dryness, atrophy of the genitalia, diminished libido, pain dysfunctions of vulvodynia, dyspareunia, urinary and fecal incontinence and post hysterectomy/oopherectomy osteoporosis.
4. Demonstrate two manual techniques to treat the ”short” pelvic floor.
5. Demonstrate three therapeutic exercises to correct for pelvic girdle instability and pelvic floor muscle hypertonus.
6. Describe the surgical procedures for hymenectomy, vestibulectomy, TVT, hemorrhoids, anal sphincter repair and two possible physical therapy post surgical treatment techniques.
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After 15 years I am still amazed at the pearls of wisdom that I gain from hearing Holly speak. Ramona continues to be an inspiration to me. This was my first class with Lila and I can't wait to take her Bowel course. Top-notch teachers!
-Brande Moffatt, MPT, PRPC - Redding, CA
I cannot believe what a wealth of knowledge these ladies are. We are so blessed to have them for instructors.
-Michelle Saldana, PTA - Fairfield, CA
This was the best pelvic floor course I have taken! I have a lot of new information that i will bring back to the clinic and use with patients on Monday.
- Erin Brianne Callahan, DPT - Sugar Grove, IL
PF3 was most definitely the epitome of my continuing education experience up to this point. It was such a reassurance to know I am on track with the approach and evidence-based practice of Herman & Wallace.
- Elisa Marchand PTA - West Peoria, IL
Loved that the course provided so many treatment techniques and ideas! I’m always very pleased with the quality of your courses and the way it prepares me to do my job better! Thank You!
-Marsha Camp, PT – Murfreesboro, TN
The Herman & Wallace curriculum provides a logical, evidence based and common sense approach for the PF PT at every stage of practice. The instructors are fantastic and encourage curiosity and participation and sharing of knowledge.
-Elizabeth Pastore, PT - Glen Ellen, CA
This course was packed with valuable techniques and information that will improve my treatment approach with each one of my patients.
-Bertha Rivera, DPT – Chicago, IL
A working knowledge of PF is really essential for ANY therapist, especially working in sports, orthopedic P.T.
-Judy Holmes, MS, PT - South Starksboro, VT
Fantastic information, really helps to put the puzzle together!
-Jen L Hervert, MPT – Norfolk, NE
Very helpful. Lots of information to process.
-Amy Terpstra, PT – Evanston, IL
Amazing class! Thank you to all of the great instructors/lab assistants!
-Ariane Amsz, DPT - New York, NY
Great interaction in course with very helpful techniques to be utilized with our patients. Would love to hear more on surgical procedures, but that may add another day. Overall, wonderful job!! Great/passionate women.
-Kari Ziemba, PT – Naperville, IL
I enjoyed learning the external s/cs techniques for use on very painful pelvic pain patients.
-Jodi Quinn, PT – Huntley, IL