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Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
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Experience Level: Intermediate
Contact Hours: 21
This three-day, intermediate course is intended for the pelvic rehab therapist evaluating and treating neurologically complex patients. Conditions that will be covered in depth include Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Parkinson Disease. General neurologic evaluation and treatment considerations will also be covered. This will be useful for a multitude of other neurologic conditions one might encounter to help optimize the quality of life and help in promoting your neurologic specialty services. This course was written and developed by Stephanie Bobinger, PT, DPT, WCS, Program Director for the Women’s Health PT Residency Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and new member for SACE (Specialization of Content Experts) for Women’s Health and Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC, program director for Parkinson disease rehabilitation at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, LSVT BIG certification course faculty member for LSVT Global (providing exercise rehabilitation education for clinicians treating people with Parkinson disease), and partner, author, and presenter with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.
The first day will introduce neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous system and related pelvic structures to provide a base knowledge for in depth neuro discussion over the three day course. An overview of neurogenic bladder, the neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations will also provide clinic reasoning resources when discussing evaluation and treatment of specific neurologic conditions. The remaining coursework will provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of characteristic pelvic health conditions and therapeutic and medical pelvic health interventions for Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson disease.
Lab work will include neurological pelvic examination, identification of red flags, neurologic facilitation techniques for emptying/storage disorders and difficult conversations, which will address the challenges we face clinically when addressing restoration vs compensation with this very challenging population. The final day will include an hour of Ask the Experts Q&A, so participants may problem-solve with the instructors about their own complex neurologic patients.
Special Considerations
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes internal assessment and exam techniques, which will be practiced in partnered pairs in lab time. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 1, through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. It is also highly recommend the particpant have past experience with assessing and treating patients with bowel dysfunction. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
1. NICE Guidelines on Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence
2. Neurophysiologic Evaluation of Pelvic Floor
3. Neurogenic Bowel Physiology Overview
What To Bring:
A couple pieces of theraband of different resistance for exercise (not a roll)
A Pilates ball (around 8inches on average if have already, please do not feel the need to buy one)
Colored pencils
Day One:
7:30 Registration/Check - In
8:00 Introductions, Review of Course Goals/Objectives
8:15 Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Related Pelvic Structures
9:45 Pelvic Neuro Pathophysiology
10:30 Break
10:45 The Neurogenic Bladder Overview
12:00 Lunch
1:00 The Neurogenic Bowel Overview
2:15 Neurogenic Sexual Health Overview
3:00 Break
3:15 Lecture / Lab: Abdominal-Pelvic Examination for Neurologic Conditions
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two:
7:30 Questions
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis: Categories of disease and disability
8:30 Multiple Sclerosis: Characteristic pelvic health conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Bladder facilitation
9:45 Break
10:00 Lab: Trigeminal/Vagal System; Abdominal Massage; Diaphragm
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Spinal Cord Injury: Levels of injury and neuroplasticity concepts
2:00 (Start) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions
3:00 Break
3:15 Lab/Discussion: Bladder Training/Catheters. (Continue) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Therapeutic Approach to Sexual Health
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Three:
7:30 Questions
8:00Parkinson disease: Basal Ganglia and Dopamine
9:15 Parkinson: Disease: Pharmacology, Medical/Disease Management, DBS
10:15 Break
10:30 Parkinson disease: Sensory Perceptual and Cognitive Impairment
11:30 Lab: Difficult conversations
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Parkinson disease: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions
2:00 Ask the Experts, Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulation of neurologic and pelvic function
3. Understand spinal cord segments, communication tracts, reflexes, plexuses, and contributions to pelvic function
4. List neurotransmitters and their contributions to brain functionality and pelvic function
5. Understand the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomic nervous system contributions to pelvic function
6. Describe pelvic visceral function and nervous system control
7. Understand the pelvic genitalia, innervation, and hormonal influence on pelvic function
8. Identify neurological pathways related to pelvic function
9. Determine strategies for therapeutic evaluation and interventions for urologic complications of neurogenic bladder, for gastrointestinal complications in neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations when neurologic interruptions impact sexual functionality
10. Through clinical reasoning, determine when to refer or consult for further neurologic medical assessment
11. Develop advanced bladder or bowel training programs for complex overactive bladder, urinary retention, catheter weaning, constipation, and incontinence
12. Discern when pelvic floor rehabilitation may be appropriate in persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
13. Identify evidenced based rehabilitative evaluative and treatment interventions for persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
14. Understand when to appropriately consider recovery vs compensatory techniques
Name
Street Address (Links to Map)
Course Location
4320 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
Recommended Lodging
Courtyard Alexandria Pentagon South
(703) 751-4510
4641 Kenmore Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
Nearest Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Airport Code: DCA
Arlington, VA 22202
Directions from Recommended Lodging to Course Location: (click here if no map appears below)
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Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
Guest Blogger Credit/Discount
Any therapist who completes a qualifying guest blog post on the Herman & Wallace blog will earn a $50.00 "guest blogger credit". This credit may be applied toward any course.
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Lab work will include neurological pelvic examination, identification of red flags, neurologic facilitation techniques for emptying/storage disorders and difficult conversations, which will address the challenges we face clinically when addressing restoration vs compensation with this very challenging population. The final day will include an hour of Ask the Experts Q&A, so participants may problem-solve with the instructors about their own complex neurologic patients.
Special Considerations
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes internal assessment and exam techniques, which will be practiced in partnered pairs in lab time. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 1, through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. It is also highly recommend the particpant have past experience with assessing and treating patients with bowel dysfunction. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
1. NICE Guidelines on Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence
2. Neurophysiologic Evaluation of Pelvic Floor
3. Neurogenic Bowel Physiology Overview
What To Bring:
A couple pieces of theraband of different resistance for exercise (not a roll)
A Pilates ball (around 8inches on average if have already, please do not feel the need to buy one)
Colored pencils
Day One:
7:30 Registration/Check - In
8:00 Introductions, Review of Course Goals/Objectives
8:15 Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Related Pelvic Structures
9:45 Pelvic Neuro Pathophysiology
10:30 Break
10:45 The Neurogenic Bladder Overview
12:00 Lunch
1:00 The Neurogenic Bowel Overview
2:15 Neurogenic Sexual Health Overview
3:00 Break
3:15 Lecture / Lab: Abdominal-Pelvic Examination for Neurologic Conditions
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two:
7:30 Questions
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis: Categories of disease and disability
8:30 Multiple Sclerosis: Characteristic pelvic health conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Bladder facilitation
9:45 Break
10:00 Lab: Trigeminal/Vagal System; Abdominal Massage; Diaphragm
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Spinal Cord Injury: Levels of injury and neuroplasticity concepts
2:00 (Start) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions
3:00 Break
3:15 Lab/Discussion: Bladder Training/Catheters. (Continue) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Therapeutic Approach to Sexual Health
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Three:
7:30 Questions
8:00Parkinson disease: Basal Ganglia and Dopamine
9:15 Parkinson: Disease: Pharmacology, Medical/Disease Management, DBS
10:15 Break
10:30 Parkinson disease: Sensory Perceptual and Cognitive Impairment
11:30 Lab: Difficult conversations
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Parkinson disease: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions
2:00 Ask the Experts, Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulation of neurologic and pelvic function
3. Understand spinal cord segments, communication tracts, reflexes, plexuses, and contributions to pelvic function
4. List neurotransmitters and their contributions to brain functionality and pelvic function
5. Understand the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomic nervous system contributions to pelvic function
6. Describe pelvic visceral function and nervous system control
7. Understand the pelvic genitalia, innervation, and hormonal influence on pelvic function
8. Identify neurological pathways related to pelvic function
9. Determine strategies for therapeutic evaluation and interventions for urologic complications of neurogenic bladder, for gastrointestinal complications in neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations when neurologic interruptions impact sexual functionality
10. Through clinical reasoning, determine when to refer or consult for further neurologic medical assessment
11. Develop advanced bladder or bowel training programs for complex overactive bladder, urinary retention, catheter weaning, constipation, and incontinence
12. Discern when pelvic floor rehabilitation may be appropriate in persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
13. Identify evidenced based rehabilitative evaluative and treatment interventions for persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
14. Understand when to appropriately consider recovery vs compensatory techniques
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Name Street Address (Links to Map)
Course Location
350 Lafayette Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Recommended Lodging
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
(616) 774-2000
187 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Nearest Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Airport Code: GRR
5500 44th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Directions from Recommended Lodging to Course Location: (click here if no map appears below)
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
Guest Blogger Credit/Discount
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This three-day, intermediate course is intended for the pelvic rehab therapist evaluating and treating neurologically complex patients. Conditions that will be covered in depth include Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Parkinson Disease. General neurologic evaluation and treatment considerations will also be covered. This will be useful for a multitude of other neurologic conditions one might encounter to help optimize the quality of life and help in promoting your neurologic specialty services. This course was written and developed by Stephanie Bobinger, PT, DPT, WCS, Program Director for the Women’s Health PT Residency Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and new member for SACE (Specialization of Content Experts) for Women’s Health and Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC, program director for Parkinson disease rehabilitation at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, LSVT BIG certification course faculty member for LSVT Global (providing exercise rehabilitation education for clinicians treating people with Parkinson disease), and partner, author, and presenter with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.
The first day will introduce neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous system and related pelvic structures to provide a base knowledge for in depth neuro discussion over the three day course. An overview of neurogenic bladder, the neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations will also provide clinic reasoning resources when discussing evaluation and treatment of specific neurologic conditions. The remaining coursework will provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of characteristic pelvic health conditions and therapeutic and medical pelvic health interventions for Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson disease.
Lab work will include neurological pelvic examination, identification of red flags, neurologic facilitation techniques for emptying/storage disorders and difficult conversations, which will address the challenges we face clinically when addressing restoration vs compensation with this very challenging population. The final day will include an hour of Ask the Experts Q&A, so participants may problem-solve with the instructors about their own complex neurologic patients.
Special Considerations
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes internal assessment and exam techniques, which will be practiced in partnered pairs in lab time. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 1, through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. It is also highly recommend the particpant have past experience with assessing and treating patients with bowel dysfunction. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
1. NICE Guidelines on Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence
2. Neurophysiologic Evaluation of Pelvic Floor
3. Neurogenic Bowel Physiology Overview
What To Bring:
A couple pieces of theraband of different resistance for exercise (not a roll)
A Pilates ball (around 8inches on average if have already, please do not feel the need to buy one)
Colored pencils
Day One:
7:30 Registration/Check - In
8:00 Introductions, Review of Course Goals/Objectives
8:15 Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Related Pelvic Structures
9:45 Pelvic Neuro Pathophysiology
10:30 Break
10:45 The Neurogenic Bladder Overview
12:00 Lunch
1:00 The Neurogenic Bowel Overview
2:15 Neurogenic Sexual Health Overview
3:00 Break
3:15 Lecture / Lab: Abdominal-Pelvic Examination for Neurologic Conditions
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two:
7:30 Questions
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis: Categories of disease and disability
8:30 Multiple Sclerosis: Characteristic pelvic health conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Bladder facilitation
9:45 Break
10:00 Lab: Trigeminal/Vagal System; Abdominal Massage; Diaphragm
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Spinal Cord Injury: Levels of injury and neuroplasticity concepts
2:00 (Start) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions
3:00 Break
3:15 Lab/Discussion: Bladder Training/Catheters. (Continue) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Therapeutic Approach to Sexual Health
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Three:
7:30 Questions
8:00Parkinson disease: Basal Ganglia and Dopamine
9:15 Parkinson: Disease: Pharmacology, Medical/Disease Management, DBS
10:15 Break
10:30 Parkinson disease: Sensory Perceptual and Cognitive Impairment
11:30 Lab: Difficult conversations
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Parkinson disease: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions
2:00 Ask the Experts, Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulation of neurologic and pelvic function
3. Understand spinal cord segments, communication tracts, reflexes, plexuses, and contributions to pelvic function
4. List neurotransmitters and their contributions to brain functionality and pelvic function
5. Understand the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomic nervous system contributions to pelvic function
6. Describe pelvic visceral function and nervous system control
7. Understand the pelvic genitalia, innervation, and hormonal influence on pelvic function
8. Identify neurological pathways related to pelvic function
9. Determine strategies for therapeutic evaluation and interventions for urologic complications of neurogenic bladder, for gastrointestinal complications in neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations when neurologic interruptions impact sexual functionality
10. Through clinical reasoning, determine when to refer or consult for further neurologic medical assessment
11. Develop advanced bladder or bowel training programs for complex overactive bladder, urinary retention, catheter weaning, constipation, and incontinence
12. Discern when pelvic floor rehabilitation may be appropriate in persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
13. Identify evidenced based rehabilitative evaluative and treatment interventions for persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
14. Understand when to appropriately consider recovery vs compensatory techniques
Name Street Address (Links to Map)
Course Location
Maguire Center
2160 S. 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
Recommended Lodging
Residence Inn Oakbrook
(763)576-0700
790 Jorie Boulevard
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Nearest Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Airport Code: MDW
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
Directions from Recommended Lodging to Course Location: The hotel will provide a free shuttle to and from the course on a first-come, first-served basis
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
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This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
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Lab work will include neurological pelvic examination, identification of red flags, neurologic facilitation techniques for emptying/storage disorders and difficult conversations, which will address the challenges we face clinically when addressing restoration vs compensation with this very challenging population. The final day will include an hour of Ask the Experts Q&A, so participants may problem-solve with the instructors about their own complex neurologic patients.
Special Considerations
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes internal assessment and exam techniques, which will be practiced in partnered pairs in lab time. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 1, through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. It is also highly recommend the particpant have past experience with assessing and treating patients with bowel dysfunction. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
1. NICE Guidelines on Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence
2. Neurophysiologic Evaluation of Pelvic Floor
3. Neurogenic Bowel Physiology Overview
What To Bring:
A couple pieces of theraband of different resistance for exercise (not a roll)
A Pilates ball (around 8inches on average if have already, please do not feel the need to buy one)
Colored pencils
Day One:
7:30 Registration/Check - In
8:00 Introductions, Review of Course Goals/Objectives
8:15 Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Related Pelvic Structures
9:45 Pelvic Neuro Pathophysiology
10:30 Break
10:45 The Neurogenic Bladder Overview
12:00 Lunch
1:00 The Neurogenic Bowel Overview
2:15 Neurogenic Sexual Health Overview
3:00 Break
3:15 Lecture / Lab: Abdominal-Pelvic Examination for Neurologic Conditions
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two:
7:30 Questions
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis: Categories of disease and disability
8:30 Multiple Sclerosis: Characteristic pelvic health conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Bladder facilitation
9:45 Break
10:00 Lab: Trigeminal/Vagal System; Abdominal Massage; Diaphragm
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Spinal Cord Injury: Levels of injury and neuroplasticity concepts
2:00 (Start) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions
3:00 Break
3:15 Lab/Discussion: Bladder Training/Catheters. (Continue) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Therapeutic Approach to Sexual Health
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Three:
7:30 Questions
8:00Parkinson disease: Basal Ganglia and Dopamine
9:15 Parkinson: Disease: Pharmacology, Medical/Disease Management, DBS
10:15 Break
10:30 Parkinson disease: Sensory Perceptual and Cognitive Impairment
11:30 Lab: Difficult conversations
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Parkinson disease: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions
2:00 Ask the Experts, Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulation of neurologic and pelvic function
3. Understand spinal cord segments, communication tracts, reflexes, plexuses, and contributions to pelvic function
4. List neurotransmitters and their contributions to brain functionality and pelvic function
5. Understand the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomic nervous system contributions to pelvic function
6. Describe pelvic visceral function and nervous system control
7. Understand the pelvic genitalia, innervation, and hormonal influence on pelvic function
8. Identify neurological pathways related to pelvic function
9. Determine strategies for therapeutic evaluation and interventions for urologic complications of neurogenic bladder, for gastrointestinal complications in neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations when neurologic interruptions impact sexual functionality
10. Through clinical reasoning, determine when to refer or consult for further neurologic medical assessment
11. Develop advanced bladder or bowel training programs for complex overactive bladder, urinary retention, catheter weaning, constipation, and incontinence
12. Discern when pelvic floor rehabilitation may be appropriate in persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
13. Identify evidenced based rehabilitative evaluative and treatment interventions for persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
14. Understand when to appropriately consider recovery vs compensatory techniques
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Name Street Address (Links to Map)
Course Location
1865 E Marlton Pike suite 110
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Recommended Lodging
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Philadelphia - Mt. Laurel
(877) 666-3243
6000 Crawford Pl
Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Nearest Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Airport Code: PHL
8000 Essington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Directions from Recommended Lodging to Course Location: (click here if no map appears below)
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
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Experience Level: Intermediate
Contact Hours: 21
This three-day, intermediate course is intended for the pelvic rehab therapist evaluating and treating neurologically complex patients. Conditions that will be covered in depth include Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Parkinson Disease. General neurologic evaluation and treatment considerations will also be covered. This will be useful for a multitude of other neurologic conditions one might encounter to help optimize the quality of life and help in promoting your neurologic specialty services. This course was written and developed by Stephanie Bobinger, PT, DPT, WCS, Program Director for the Women’s Health PT Residency Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and new member for SACE (Specialization of Content Experts) for Women’s Health and Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC, program director for Parkinson disease rehabilitation at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, LSVT BIG certification course faculty member for LSVT Global (providing exercise rehabilitation education for clinicians treating people with Parkinson disease), and partner, author, and presenter with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.
The first day will introduce neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous system and related pelvic structures to provide a base knowledge for in depth neuro discussion over the three day course. An overview of neurogenic bladder, the neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations will also provide clinic reasoning resources when discussing evaluation and treatment of specific neurologic conditions. The remaining coursework will provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of characteristic pelvic health conditions and therapeutic and medical pelvic health interventions for Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson disease.
Lab work will include neurological pelvic examination, identification of red flags, neurologic facilitation techniques for emptying/storage disorders and difficult conversations, which will address the challenges we face clinically when addressing restoration vs compensation with this very challenging population. The final day will include an hour of Ask the Experts Q&A, so participants may problem-solve with the instructors about their own complex neurologic patients.
Special Considerations
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes internal assessment and exam techniques, which will be practiced in partnered pairs in lab time. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 1, through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. It is also highly recommend the particpant have past experience with assessing and treating patients with bowel dysfunction. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
1. NICE Guidelines on Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence
2. Neurophysiologic Evaluation of Pelvic Floor
3. Neurogenic Bowel Physiology Overview
What To Bring:
A couple pieces of theraband of different resistance for exercise (not a roll)
A Pilates ball (around 8inches on average if have already, please do not feel the need to buy one)
Colored pencils
Day One:
7:30 Registration/Check - In
8:00 Introductions, Review of Course Goals/Objectives
8:15 Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Related Pelvic Structures
9:45 Pelvic Neuro Pathophysiology
10:30 Break
10:45 The Neurogenic Bladder Overview
12:00 Lunch
1:00 The Neurogenic Bowel Overview
2:15 Neurogenic Sexual Health Overview
3:00 Break
3:15 Lecture / Lab: Abdominal-Pelvic Examination for Neurologic Conditions
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two:
7:30 Questions
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis: Categories of disease and disability
8:30 Multiple Sclerosis: Characteristic pelvic health conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Bladder facilitation
9:45 Break
10:00 Lab: Trigeminal/Vagal System; Abdominal Massage; Diaphragm
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Spinal Cord Injury: Levels of injury and neuroplasticity concepts
2:00 (Start) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions
3:00 Break
3:15 Lab/Discussion: Bladder Training/Catheters. (Continue) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Therapeutic Approach to Sexual Health
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Three:
7:30 Questions
8:00Parkinson disease: Basal Ganglia and Dopamine
9:15 Parkinson: Disease: Pharmacology, Medical/Disease Management, DBS
10:15 Break
10:30 Parkinson disease: Sensory Perceptual and Cognitive Impairment
11:30 Lab: Difficult conversations
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Parkinson disease: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions
2:00 Ask the Experts, Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulation of neurologic and pelvic function
3. Understand spinal cord segments, communication tracts, reflexes, plexuses, and contributions to pelvic function
4. List neurotransmitters and their contributions to brain functionality and pelvic function
5. Understand the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomic nervous system contributions to pelvic function
6. Describe pelvic visceral function and nervous system control
7. Understand the pelvic genitalia, innervation, and hormonal influence on pelvic function
8. Identify neurological pathways related to pelvic function
9. Determine strategies for therapeutic evaluation and interventions for urologic complications of neurogenic bladder, for gastrointestinal complications in neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations when neurologic interruptions impact sexual functionality
10. Through clinical reasoning, determine when to refer or consult for further neurologic medical assessment
11. Develop advanced bladder or bowel training programs for complex overactive bladder, urinary retention, catheter weaning, constipation, and incontinence
12. Discern when pelvic floor rehabilitation may be appropriate in persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
13. Identify evidenced based rehabilitative evaluative and treatment interventions for persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
14. Understand when to appropriately consider recovery vs compensatory techniques
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Name Street Address (Links to Map)
Course Location
1865 E Marlton Pike suite 110
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Recommended Lodging
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Philadelphia - Mt. Laurel
(877) 666-3243
6000 Crawford Pl
Mt Laurel, NJ 08054
Nearest Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Airport Code: PHL
8000 Essington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Directions from Recommended Lodging to Course Location: (click here if no map appears below)
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
Guest Blogger Credit/Discount
Any therapist who completes a qualifying guest blog post on the Herman & Wallace blog will earn a $50.00 "guest blogger credit". This credit may be applied toward any course.
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Update 6/17/2020: As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, this course has been postponed. Once we have a new date confirmed, we will update our website and make the event available for registration. We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time. Please practice good hygiene, and be safe!
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Price: $695 (Early Registrant Price $675)
Experience Level: Intermediate
Contact Hours: 21
This three-day, intermediate course is intended for the pelvic rehab therapist evaluating and treating neurologically complex patients. Conditions that will be covered in depth include Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Parkinson Disease. General neurologic evaluation and treatment considerations will also be covered. This will be useful for a multitude of other neurologic conditions one might encounter to help optimize the quality of life and help in promoting your neurologic specialty services. This course was written and developed by Stephanie Bobinger, PT, DPT, WCS, Program Director for the Women’s Health PT Residency Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and new member for SACE (Specialization of Content Experts) for Women’s Health and Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC, program director for Parkinson disease rehabilitation at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, LSVT BIG certification course faculty member for LSVT Global (providing exercise rehabilitation education for clinicians treating people with Parkinson disease), and partner, author, and presenter with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.
The first day will introduce neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous system and related pelvic structures to provide a base knowledge for in depth neuro discussion over the three day course. An overview of neurogenic bladder, the neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations will also provide clinic reasoning resources when discussing evaluation and treatment of specific neurologic conditions. The remaining coursework will provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of characteristic pelvic health conditions and therapeutic and medical pelvic health interventions for Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson disease.
Lab work will include neurological pelvic examination, identification of red flags, neurologic facilitation techniques for emptying/storage disorders and difficult conversations, which will address the challenges we face clinically when addressing restoration vs compensation with this very challenging population. The final day will include an hour of Ask the Experts Q&A, so participants may problem-solve with the instructors about their own complex neurologic patients.
Special Considerations
PLEASE NOTE: This course includes internal assessment and exam techniques, which will be practiced in partnered pairs in lab time. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending.
Prerequisites:
Pelvic Floor Level 1, through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. It is also highly recommend the particpant have past experience with assessing and treating patients with bowel dysfunction. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.
1. NICE Guidelines on Neurogenic Urinary Incontinence
2. Neurophysiologic Evaluation of Pelvic Floor
3. Neurogenic Bowel Physiology Overview
What To Bring:
A couple pieces of theraband of different resistance for exercise (not a roll)
A Pilates ball (around 8inches on average if have already, please do not feel the need to buy one)
Colored pencils
Day One:
7:30 Registration/Check - In
8:00 Introductions, Review of Course Goals/Objectives
8:15 Central and Peripheral Nervous System and Related Pelvic Structures
9:45 Pelvic Neuro Pathophysiology
10:30 Break
10:45 The Neurogenic Bladder Overview
12:00 Lunch
1:00 The Neurogenic Bowel Overview
2:15 Neurogenic Sexual Health Overview
3:00 Break
3:15 Lecture / Lab: Abdominal-Pelvic Examination for Neurologic Conditions
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Two:
7:30 Questions
8:00 Multiple Sclerosis: Categories of disease and disability
8:30 Multiple Sclerosis: Characteristic pelvic health conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Bladder facilitation
9:45 Break
10:00 Lab: Trigeminal/Vagal System; Abdominal Massage; Diaphragm
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Spinal Cord Injury: Levels of injury and neuroplasticity concepts
2:00 (Start) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions
3:00 Break
3:15 Lab/Discussion: Bladder Training/Catheters. (Continue) Spinal Cord Injury: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions; therapeutic interventions. Lab/Discussion: Therapeutic Approach to Sexual Health
5:15 Questions, Wrap-Up
5:30 Adjourn
Day Three:
7:30 Questions
8:00Parkinson disease: Basal Ganglia and Dopamine
9:15 Parkinson: Disease: Pharmacology, Medical/Disease Management, DBS
10:15 Break
10:30 Parkinson disease: Sensory Perceptual and Cognitive Impairment
11:30 Lab: Difficult conversations
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Parkinson disease: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions
2:00 Ask the Experts, Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulation of neurologic and pelvic function
3. Understand spinal cord segments, communication tracts, reflexes, plexuses, and contributions to pelvic function
4. List neurotransmitters and their contributions to brain functionality and pelvic function
5. Understand the parasympathetic, sympathetic and autonomic nervous system contributions to pelvic function
6. Describe pelvic visceral function and nervous system control
7. Understand the pelvic genitalia, innervation, and hormonal influence on pelvic function
8. Identify neurological pathways related to pelvic function
9. Determine strategies for therapeutic evaluation and interventions for urologic complications of neurogenic bladder, for gastrointestinal complications in neurogenic bowel, and neurogenic sexual health considerations when neurologic interruptions impact sexual functionality
10. Through clinical reasoning, determine when to refer or consult for further neurologic medical assessment
11. Develop advanced bladder or bowel training programs for complex overactive bladder, urinary retention, catheter weaning, constipation, and incontinence
12. Discern when pelvic floor rehabilitation may be appropriate in persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
13. Identify evidenced based rehabilitative evaluative and treatment interventions for persons with neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, and Parkinson disease
14. Understand when to appropriately consider recovery vs compensatory techniques
Name
Street Address (Links to Map)
Course Location
George Washington University Hospital
Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
2131 K St NW
Washington, DC 20037
Recommended Lodging
The Melrose Georgetown Hotel
(202)-955-6400
2430 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
Nearest Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Airport Code: DCA
Arlington, VA 22202
Directions from Recommended Lodging to Course Location:
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
Guest Blogger Credit/Discount
Any therapist who completes a qualifying guest blog post on the Herman & Wallace blog will earn a $50.00 "guest blogger credit". This credit may be applied toward any course.
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This virtual course will introduce basic neuroanatomy with a detailed overview of pelvic neurophysiology in preparation for an extensive in-depth look at pelvic health treatment options for Parkinson disease. Pelvic floor external and internal neuro-musculoskeletal assessment considerations will be instructed with the understanding that participants have prior experience in pelvic health coursework or pelvic health patient treatment experience.
Preparatory lectures about Parkinson disease will help develop a clear understanding of the neurophysiology of the disease to establish an equal foundation between experienced practitioners and those who have never worked with this patient demographic. Live course lectures deep-dive into characteristic pelvic health conditions that people with Parkinson's disease may face, discuss multiple assessment and treatment planning options, and will also discuss applications for TENS in the neurologic population.
You may choose to have a TENS unit available for use during the TENS lecture for application on yourself, but this is not required. It is highly recommended that you have a variety of colored pencils available to you for a few of the lectures to help in your understanding of the complex neurophysiological pathways you will learn about.
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1. List key parts and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulatory pathways of neurologic pelvic function
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4. Describe options for the use of TENS for neurogenic bladder and bowel
5. Explain the neuroanatomical reasons for bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson disease
6. Develop advanced bladder, bowel and sexual health assessment techniques and treatment plans for people with Parkinson disease
NOTE: Times below are listed in Pacific time zone
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7:30 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup
8:00 am PST - Course begins / Introductions
8:15 - Basic Neuroanatomy Overview
9:00 - Pelvic Neurophysiology
10:00 - Lecture/Lab: Pelvic Floor External and Internal Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment Considerations
10:30 - Break
11:00 - Parkinson disease (PD): Basal Ganglia, Dopamine & Autonomic Dysfunction
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9:00 - PD: Sensorimotor and Cognitive Impairment & Pelvic Floor Training Considerations
10:00 - Break
10:30 - PD: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions & Interventions
1:00 - Questions & Answers
Attending a remote course is easy and safe, and you can do it entirely from the security and comfort of your own home or clinic without having to find a lab partner.
Important thing to note:
- Our policy for applying for continuing education credit for remote courses differs from that of our in-person and satellite lab courses. Read the specific language of the policy here. Depending on the state in which you practice, you may need to submit your own application to your state board or approving body should you wish that it be approved for continuing education credit in your state.
- To attend a remote Herman & Wallace course, registrants will need Zoom video conferencing software. This is a requirement. One can create an account and download the software to their computer at https://zoom.us/
- We use the Pacific Time Zone for all of our remote course start and end times (this is not the case for in-person and satellite lab locations). Please make a note of this and set your calendar accordingly.
- A Zoom account is free to create. Before the meeting, we recommend having a practice Zoom session with a friend or colleague so you can test your microphone, video, and internet connection. You can participate in any remote course from the comfort of your home, but will need a stable internet connection in order to participate. We recommend downloading the software and practicing a call with a friend or colleague prior to your course with us. Zoom also offers video tutorials on their website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials.
- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
Guest Blogger Credit/Discount
Any therapist who completes a qualifying guest blog post on the Herman & Wallace blog will earn a $50.00 "guest blogger credit". This credit may be applied toward any course.
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This virtual course will introduce basic neuroanatomy with a detailed overview of pelvic neurophysiology in preparation for an extensive in-depth look at pelvic health treatment options for Parkinson disease. Pelvic floor external and internal neuro-musculoskeletal assessment considerations will be instructed with the understanding that participants have prior experience in pelvic health coursework or pelvic health patient treatment experience.
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You may choose to have a TENS unit available for use during the TENS lecture for application on yourself, but this is not required. It is highly recommended that you have a variety of colored pencils available to you for a few of the lectures to help in your understanding of the complex neurophysiological pathways you will learn about.
Upon completion of this virtual course, participants will be able to:
1. List key parts and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulatory pathways of neurologic pelvic function
3. Understand neurologic based pelvic musculoskeletal external and internal examination considerations
4. Describe options for the use of TENS for neurogenic bladder and bowel
5. Explain the neuroanatomical reasons for bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson disease
6. Develop advanced bladder, bowel and sexual health assessment techniques and treatment plans for people with Parkinson disease
NOTE: Times below are listed in Pacific time zone
For assistance converting the times below to your local time zone, use this link:
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7:30 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup
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8:15 - Basic Neuroanatomy Overview
9:00 - Pelvic Neurophysiology
10:00 - Lecture/Lab: Pelvic Floor External and Internal Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment Considerations
10:30 - Break
11:00 - Parkinson disease (PD): Basal Ganglia, Dopamine & Autonomic Dysfunction
12:00 - PD: Pharmacology and Disease Management & Relationships to Pelvic Health
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10:00 - Break
10:30 - PD: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions & Interventions
1:00 - Questions & Answers
Attending a remote course is easy and safe, and you can do it entirely from the security and comfort of your own home or clinic without having to find a lab partner.
Important thing to note:
- Our policy for applying for continuing education credit for remote courses differs from that of our in-person and satellite lab courses. Read the specific language of the policy here. Depending on the state in which you practice, you may need to submit your own application to your state board or approving body should you wish that it be approved for continuing education credit in your state.
- To attend a remote Herman & Wallace course, registrants will need Zoom video conferencing software. This is a requirement. One can create an account and download the software to their computer at https://zoom.us/
- We use the Pacific Time Zone for all of our remote course start and end times (this is not the case for in-person and satellite lab locations). Please make a note of this and set your calendar accordingly.
- A Zoom account is free to create. Before the meeting, we recommend having a practice Zoom session with a friend or colleague so you can test your microphone, video, and internet connection. You can participate in any remote course from the comfort of your home, but will need a stable internet connection in order to participate. We recommend downloading the software and practicing a call with a friend or colleague prior to your course with us. Zoom also offers video tutorials on their website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials.
- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
Erica has attended extensive post graduate rehabilitation education in the area of Parkinson disease and exercise. She is certified in LSVT (Lee Silverman) BIG and is a trained PWR! (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery) provider, both focusing on intensive, amplitude and neuroplasticity based exercise programs for people with Parkinson disease. Erica is an LSVT Global faculty member. She instructs both the LSVT BIG training and certification course throughout the nation and online webinars. Erica partners with the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) as a support group and event presenter as well as author in their publication, The Network. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease.
Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire.
Multi-Course Discount
This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Registrants wishing to enroll in 5 or more courses should contact us for a customized quote. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Registration and payment must be received at the same time in one credit card payment, one check or one envelop with multiple checks. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance.
Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations
Group Discount
This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts.
Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations.
Course discounts for the PF series are being capped at 10% no matter on group size or number of registrations - but will be staying the same for specialty courses.
Student Discount
This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course.
To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. (Note, this code is only valid for non-licensed students. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course).
Referral Credit/Discount
Any therapist who has already taken a Herman & Wallace course will earn a $50.00 "referral credit" if:
1. A therapist who has never taken a Herman & Wallace course successfully registers for his or her first course(s); AND
2. In the registration process, the first-time registrant gives the name and clinic/hospital of the therapist who referred them to Herman & Wallace.
A therapist who has earned a $50.00 "referral credit" may use this credit toward any course that is eligible for a "referral discount".
Guest Blogger Credit/Discount
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Preparatory lectures about Parkinson disease will help develop a clear understanding of the neurophysiology of the disease to establish an equal foundation between experienced practitioners and those who have never worked with this patient demographic. Live course lectures deep-dive into characteristic pelvic health conditions that people with Parkinson's disease may face, discuss multiple assessment and treatment planning options, and will also discuss applications for TENS in the neurologic population.
You may choose to have a TENS unit available for use during the TENS lecture for application on yourself, but this is not required. It is highly recommended that you have a variety of colored pencils available to you for a few of the lectures to help in your understanding of the complex neurophysiological pathways you will learn about.
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1. List key parts and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems
2. Identify brain regions and regulatory pathways of neurologic pelvic function
3. Understand neurologic based pelvic musculoskeletal external and internal examination considerations
4. Describe options for the use of TENS for neurogenic bladder and bowel
5. Explain the neuroanatomical reasons for bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson disease
6. Develop advanced bladder, bowel and sexual health assessment techniques and treatment plans for people with Parkinson disease
NOTE: Times below are listed in Pacific time zone
For assistance converting the times below to your local time zone, use this link:
https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html
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10:30 - Break
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9:00 - PD: Sensorimotor and Cognitive Impairment & Pelvic Floor Training Considerations
10:00 - Break
10:30 - PD: Characteristic Pelvic Health Conditions & Interventions
1:00 - Questions & Answers
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Important thing to note:
- Our policy for applying for continuing education credit for remote courses differs from that of our in-person and satellite lab courses. Read the specific language of the policy here. Depending on the state in which you practice, you may need to submit your own application to your state board or approving body should you wish that it be approved for continuing education credit in your state.
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- We use the Pacific Time Zone for all of our remote course start and end times (this is not the case for in-person and satellite lab locations). Please make a note of this and set your calendar accordingly.
- A Zoom account is free to create. Before the meeting, we recommend having a practice Zoom session with a friend or colleague so you can test your microphone, video, and internet connection. You can participate in any remote course from the comfort of your home, but will need a stable internet connection in order to participate. We recommend downloading the software and practicing a call with a friend or colleague prior to your course with us. Zoom also offers video tutorials on their website at https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials.
- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
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2. Identify brain regions and regulatory pathways of neurologic pelvic function
3. Understand neurologic based pelvic musculoskeletal external and internal examination considerations
4. Describe options for the use of TENS for neurogenic bladder and bowel
5. Explain the neuroanatomical reasons for bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson disease
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- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
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2. Identify brain regions and regulatory pathways of neurologic pelvic function
3. Understand neurologic based pelvic musculoskeletal external and internal examination considerations
4. Describe options for the use of TENS for neurogenic bladder and bowel
5. Explain the neuroanatomical reasons for bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson disease
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https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html
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- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
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Parkinson Disease and Pelvic Rehabilitation
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- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
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Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC (she/her) graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002, and works for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Erica specializes in female, male, and pediatric evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor and related bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues. She is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) and is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
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2. Identify brain regions and regulatory pathways of neurologic pelvic function
3. Understand neurologic based pelvic musculoskeletal external and internal examination considerations
4. Describe options for the use of TENS for neurogenic bladder and bowel
5. Explain the neuroanatomical reasons for bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson disease
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https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html
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- Still have questions about Remote Courses? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions on Remote Courses
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC
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