Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify and palpate specific tissues in the abdominopelvic area, specifically the musculure, fascial, and nerve tissues.
2. Explain the function of the myofascial structures within the perineum and pelvic floor and the potential dysfunctions resulting from injury to these tissues.
3. Describe current literature and concepts in myofascial therapy and apply these concepts and techniques to treatment of pelvic girdle dysfunction.
4. Perform and correlate external and internal examination of the perineum and pelvic floor to the patient’s symptoms.
5. Design and demonstrate fascial techniques to address examination findings.
6. Create functional goals related to myofascial and nerve dysfunction.
7. Instruct patients and partners in a home program for urologic, sexual and pelvic pain.