1. K Fisher, L Riolo "Clinical question: What is the evidence regarding specific methods of pelvic floor exercise for a patient with urinary stress incontinence and mild anterior vaginal wall prolapse?" 2004 ;PT, vol 84(8):744-753.
2. K Bø, M Sherburn "Evaluation of Female Pelvic-Floor Muscle Function and Strength" Physical Therapy Volume 85 • Number 3 • March 2005
3. Messelink, B et al. "Standardization of Terminology of Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Dysfunction: Report From the Pelvic Floor Clinical Assessment Group of the International Continence Society" Neurourology and Urodynamics 24:374-380 (2005)
   

This study guide is intended to assist the reader in integrating the material.  It will take one to two hours to complete.  Please complete before attending level 1: DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE FOR THIS ARTICLE

4. Borello-France DF, et al, Pelvic floor muscle function in women with pelvic organ prolapse, PT Journal, April 2007;87:399-407. 

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* This article is available free to APTA members. This link will also provide information about on line purchase for non-members.

5. Please review pelvic floor muscle and female genital anatomy prior to the course.  Specifically review the anatomy of the levator ani, the superficial genital muscles, and external genitalia, and the nervous supply to the pelvis. Any anatomy book will suffice.  The CAPP committee recommends:

• Netter, Frank: Atlas of Human Anatomy
• Hollinshead, WH, Rosse C, Textbook of Anatomy
• Anatomy tables – Link to muscles AND Link to nerves

• Women's Waterworks Curing Incontinence by P Chiarelli $10.00
• Dockter M, Kolstad AM, Martin KA, Schiwal LJ. Prevalence of urinary incontinence: a comparative study of collegiate female athletes and non-athletic controls. J of Women's Health PT. 31:1, Spring 2007; 12-17.
• Pauls J, Shelly B. Applying the Guide to PT practice to women's health PT. SOWH journal Sept 1999.

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Participants are expected to review level 1 pre reading and previous pelvic floor course work.

1. Abrams P, Cardozo L, Fall M, et al. The standardisation of terminology of lower urinary tract function: Report from the Standardisation Subcommittee of the International Continence Society. Neurourol Urodyn.  2002; 21:167-178.

This study guide is intended to assist the reader in integrating the material.  It will take one to two hours to complete.  Please complete before attending level 2:DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE FOR THIS ARTICLE

2. Dommerholt J, Bron C, Franssen J. Myofascial trigger points: an evidence-informed review. J of Manual and Manip Ther. 2006;14(4):203-221.

1. Troyer MR. Differential diagnosis of endometriosis in a young adult women with nonspecific low back pain. Phys Ther. 2007; 87(6):  801-810.*

4. S Weiss Coffey, E Wilder, MJ Majsak, R Stolove, L Quinn.  The Effects of a Progressive Exercise Program With Surface Electromyographic Biofeedback on an Adult With Fecal Incontinence.  Phys Ther. 2002; 82(8): 799-811.*

Participants are expected to review all previous materials, including all previous required pre reading.
It is suggested that therapist review web sites pertinent to topics in level 1.

• Harrington KL, Haskvitz EH.  Managing a patient's constipation with physical therapy.  Phys Ther. 2006; 86:1511-1519.*
• Endometriosis Self Study
  This resource is available to SoWH members only at:  OB101 Link.

It is suggested that therapists review web sites pertinent to topics in level 2.  Below are suggested sites:

• Pelvic and gynecological pain www.pelvicpain.org
• National Vulvodynia Association www.nva.org
• Bowel disorders www.iffgd.org

Participants are expected to review level 1 and 2 pre reading and previous pelvic floor course work.

• M Van Kampen, W De Weerdt, H Claes, H Feys, M De Maeyer, H Van Poppel.  Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction by Perineal Exercise, Electromyographic Biofeedback, and Electrical Stimulation.  Phys Ther.  2003; 83(6):  536-543.*

This study guide is intended to assist the reader in integrating the material.  It will take one to two hours to complete.  Please complete before attending level 2:DOWNLOAD STUDY GUIDE FOR THIS ARTICLE

Participants are expected to review all previous materials, including all previous required pre reading.

• American Urological Association.Caring for Children With Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux.
• Taylor JA, Kuchel GA. Detrusor underactivity: clinical features and pathogenesis of an underdiagnosed geriatric condition. JAGS. 2006;54:1920-1932.

It is suggested that therapist review web sites pertinent to topics in level 3. Below are suggested sites:

• Male incontinence and cancer
  www.ustoo.org