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Upcoming Events of this Course
Modalities and Pelvic Function - In-Person - Galloway NJ - February 8 - 9 2025
Feb 8 2025 - Feb 9 2025
Modalities and Pelvic Function - In-Person - Somerset NJ - October 4 - 5 2025
Oct 4 2025 - Oct 5 2025
Modalities and Pelvic Function
| Price: $645 Experience Level: Intermediate Contact Hours: 19 |
Clinicians often use modalities as an adjunct to their care in clinical practice. This two-day, in-person continuing education course is targeted to pelvic health clinicians covering frequently used modalities in pelvic health. The course contains over four hours of prerecorded learning materials followed by two days of in-person hands-on lab and lecture. Participants will learn how to use various modalities that can assist in downtraining, uptraining, monitoring of physiologic variables, as well as other tools that can assist in the care of a pelvic health patient. Lectures will instruct the participant in hands-on application of biofeedback and electrical stimulation along with other tools that can be used to assist in relaxation, bowel and bladder health, and sexual function. During labs, participants will have an opportunity to practice utilizing biofeedback for uptraining, downtraining, neuromuscular re-education and coordination. Additionally in labs, participants will be able to have hands-on experiences with other modalities to allow kinesthetic learning before prescribing and recommending them to patients. Interventions using shockwave, rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, dry needling, and light therapy will be discussed and demonstrated via video. Specialized knowledge from experts in different subjects will be shared throughout the course.
This course includes pre-recorded videos that will cover the scientific basis and physiological principles for utilizing different forms of biofeedback and electrical stimulation. The in-person lecture and lab will focus on hands-on skills and approaches for utilizing these modalities, among others.
Prerequisites:
An entry level pelvic floor course that instructs in internal evaluation techniques (Pelvic Floor Level 1, Male Pelvic Floor or other internal lab course) is required prior to taking this class as these will provide the anatomical and assessment foundations needed to maximize learning in this class.
All pre-recorded lectures in Teachable for this course must be watched before the Live Component of the course and in order to earn a certificate of completion for this course. See the Schedule tab for the current list of pre-recorded videos
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. Pelvic health 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.
Special Considerations:
As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient unless medically contraindicated. If you as the participant are unsure, please check with your medical provider prior to attending the course. Internal vaginal/rectal pelvic floor muscle assessment with a biofeedback sensor will be taught in labs.
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
- Screen patients for safe use of modalities considering precautions and contraindications
- Describe the evidence supporting the selection and use of common modalities in pelvic health
- Apply biofeedback including but not limited to surface EMG for uptraining, down training and coordination training
- List 3 modalities to support care of patients with each of the following conditions: incontinence, pelvic pain and bowel dysfunction
- Instruct patients on home program options for using modalities and support tools as part of their home program
- Demonstrate application of three tools used for physiological quieting techniques
- Select and provide education for postural support devices/ equipment
- Explain the potential benefit of modalities such as dry needling, shockwave and real time imaging ultrasound
"I loved how much practical knowledge and resourcing I can bring back to my clients after this course. I'm excited to pass along discounts to clients, and the products I've already gotten as samples or visual aids in my clinic have been incredibly helpful. I am much more confident in my modalities approaches now, and don't just use them as a Hail Mary now that I know what evidence-based parameters to use.”
Leslie Hagerty, DPT | Modalities and Pelvic Function - Homer Glen IL - November 9-10 2024
"Of all of the pelvic floor courses I have taken up to date, this is by far the most enjoyable one! not only did it include how to efficiently treat patients, but it was well organized, exciting content, and everyone was lovely! the instructors were so personable and taught in a way to benefit any learning style. I will be recommending this to all of my fellow PF PTs!”
Rachel Biek, PT, DPT | Modalities and Pelvic Function, Philadelphia PA - April 4-6-2024