This two-day intermediate course will allow the practicing pelvic rehab therapist to develop and refine immediately applicable palpation and myofascial treatment skills. This course is intended for the pelvic rehab therapist who may be new to palpation and manual therapy techniques, or who want to refine their skills of discriminate touch. This is also an excellent course for the practitioner who recently took the beginner or intermediate courses of the Pelvic Floor Series and would like a refine hands on skills with a more lab-intensive course. 

In this course, we will build and add to the skills learned in the Pelvic Floor Series curriculum, while allowing time and giving guidance for each participant to build their individual skills in treating pelvic rehab clients. A brief review of anatomy and evaluation is included but we will spend the majority of our time utilizing and refining our hands on myofascial assessment and treatment skills. This course includes external techniques of the abdomen, pelvis and thigh regions and internal vaginal and rectal mapping and treatment. The participant will also further develop the ability to adapt a treatment approach to a specific patient’s needs (such as positioning for IC/PBS, endometriosis, vulvodynia, nerve sensitivities) and build home programs.

A deepened understanding of the myofascial system and its functional roles within the genito-urinary and gastrointestinal systems will be gained at this intermediate continuing education course. This course may be taken in conjunction with other manual therapy courses and provides an overview of a variety of techniques and practical applications.

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:

This course is intended for experienced pelvic rehab therapists who are already treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic Floor Level 1 is required and at least one course of an Intermediate Level is recommended (i.e.: Pelvic Floor Level 2A or Pelvic Floor Level 2B)