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Assessing and Treating Women with Vulvodynia

Differential Diagnostics of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment

Interstitial Cystitis, also known as Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS), is characterized by frequent, urgent urination and pain in the bladder or pelvis. Some individuals experience intense pain in the bladder and a need to urinate as much as every ten minutes, while others will only experience tenderness in these regions. Currently the cause of interstitial cystitis remains unknown, however highly caffeinated beverages and physical or mental stress are thought to worsen the condition. Of the estimated 1.3 million Americans affected by interstitial cystitis, 1.2 million are women. Women with this condition tend to experience more intense symptoms during menstruation and intercourse.

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Continuing Education Courses addressing Interstitial Cystitis

Nutrition Perspectives for the Pelvic Rehab Therapist

Pelvic Floor Level 2A

Pelvic Floor Level 2B

Pelvic Floor Level 3

Yoga for Pelvic Pain

The Athlete and the Pelvic Floor

Menopause Rehabilitation and Symptom Management

Myofascial Release for Pelvic Dysfunction

Oncology and the Female Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Floor Level 1

Pelvic Floor Level 1

Pelvic Floor Level 1

Bowel Pathology, Function, Dysfunction and the Pelvic Floor

Pelvic Floor Level 1

Assessing and Treating Women with Vulvodynia

The Athlete and the Pelvic Floor

Differential Diagnostics of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Lymphatic Drainage for Pelvic Pain

Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment

Myofascial Release for Pelvic Dysfunction

Oncology and the Male Pelvic Floor

Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging: Women's Health + Orthopedic Topics

Visceral Mobilization Level 2: The Reproductive System

Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is defined by leaking urine during physically exerting tasks, such as heavy lifting, coughing, sneezing, or exercise. This is the most common form of incontinence in women, and affects twice as many women as it does men. Pregnancy, giving birth vaginally, type II diabetes, and weight gain are factors that increase the risk of developing SUI. SUI can be treated by strengthening pelvic muscles or surgery.

Urge Urinary Incontinence is defined by leaking urine with the urge to urinate. Treatment of urge urinary incontinence differs from the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. While both conditions can improve from “training” the bladder, urge urinary incontinence can also be treated with antimuscarinic or anticholinergic medications. Mixed Mixed urinary incontinence occurs when an individual experiences both stress urinary incontinence and urge urinary incontinence. Treatment for mixed urinary incontinence can include behavioral treatment, strengthening pelvic muscles, and medication.

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Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment

Pelvic Floor Level 1

Pediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pilates for the Pelvic Floor

Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging: Women's Health + Orthopedic Topics