Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 1

*This Course Is Full*
March 12-14, 2010
Location: Orlando, FL
Instructor: Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skills in the treatment of female urinary incontinence, with an introduction to the treatment of pelvic pain. Instruction in pelvic floor muscle function, anatomy, physiology, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build a base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of 3 courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in pelvic physical therapy management. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures. Instruction in vaginal examination of the pelvic floor is a key component of this course. Participants will perform and experience intravaginal EMG biofeedback, vaginal weights, and electrical stimulation as available.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year of PT school.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO HIGH DEMAND THERE WILL BE NO WAIT LIST Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation

*This Course Is Full*
March 25-28, 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Instructor: Gail Wetzler, PT
CEU:3.0hours

This unique 4-day course is designed to educate participants on the anatomy, mobility, and motility of the pelvic viscera. Specific focus will include the bladder, rectum, uterus, ovaries, and an introduction to the kidneys. Video and patient demonstration will focus on examination and intervention strategies. Internal pelvic techniques will be presented from Jean Pierre Barrals, DO, MRO(F), advanced pelvic class that, to date, has only been taught in France. Wetzler has obtained special permission from Barral to teach this material for the Section on Womens Health. You will also learn how the internal techniques can enhance your intervention outcomes for bladder, uteral, rectal, and pelvic floor dysfunctions.

  
Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Therapists

 

SOWH Members: $660 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $760  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $835

Level 1

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy Level 1

*This Course Is Full*
March 26-28, 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Instructor: Rebecca G. Stephenson, PT, DPT, MS, WCS, CLT
CEU:2.1hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant patient. Instruction in physiology and anatomy of pregnancy, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build the base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in obstetric physical therapy treatment. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and measures. Instruction in examination techniques and treatment skills is a key component of this course.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. PTA's can attend but are not eligible for CAPP testing. PT students in their final year of PT school may attend.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 1

*This Course Is Full*
April 9-11, 2010
Location: Green Bay, WI
Instructor: Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skills in the treatment of female urinary incontinence, with an introduction to the treatment of pelvic pain. Instruction in pelvic floor muscle function, anatomy, physiology, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build a base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of 3 courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in pelvic physical therapy management. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures. Instruction in vaginal examination of the pelvic floor is a key component of this course. Participants will perform and experience intravaginal EMG biofeedback, vaginal weights, and electrical stimulation as available.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to Physical Therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year of PT school.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

Level 3

Pelvic Physical Therapy 3

April 9-11, 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Instructor: MJ Strauhal, PT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course will provide clinically-relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of pelvic dysfunction in several patient populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals with neurological disorders. Lecture and lab will focus on EMG relaxation training, coccyx mobilizations, and myofascial release of the hips and trunk. Participants will refine examination skills in vaginal and rectal examination. Pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, and endometriosis will be discussed. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Participants will work in groups to develop and present treatment plans for given patient scenarios. This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in the treatment of pelvic physical therapy. Course content is evidence based and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1 & 2

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 1

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 1

*This Course Is Full*
April 23-25, 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Instructor: Trisha Jenkyns, PT
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skills in the treatment of female urinary incontinence, with an introduction to the treatment of pelvic pain. Instruction in pelvic floor muscle function, anatomy, physiology, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build a base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of 3 courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in pelvic physical therapy management. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures. Instruction in vaginal examination of the pelvic floor is a key component of this course. Participants will perform and experience intravaginal EMG biofeedback, vaginal weights, and electrical stimulation as available.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to Physical Therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year of PT school.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

Level 2

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 2

April 23-25, 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Instructor: Cindy Neville, PT, WCS, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course is intended to advance the physical therapists examination, evaluation, and intervention skills for complex pelvic floor conditions. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of vaginal exam skills and will introduce rectal examination. Participants will practice manual skills for internal and external treatment of the perineum and pelvic floor. Didactic topics will advance intervention planning and clinical decision making for pelvic pain. Topics include defecation disorders, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, prostatodynia, pudendal neuraligia, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome (including interstitial cystitis), and male incontinence. Information will be presented in an evidence-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1

 

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Level 2

Pelvic Physcial Therapy Level 2

May 7-9, 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Instructor: MJ Strauhal, PT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course is intended to advance the physical therapists examination, evaluation, and intervention skills for complex pelvic floor conditions. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of vaginal exam skills and will introduce rectal examination. Participants will practice manual skills for internal and external treatment of the perineum and pelvic floor. Didactic topics will advance intervention planning and clinical decision making for pelvic pain. Topics include defecation disorders, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, prostatodynia, pudendal neuraligia, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome (including interstitial cystitis), and male incontinence. Information will be presented in an evidence-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

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Level 2

High Risk Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy OB 2

May 21-23, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Instructor: Cindy Neville, PT, WCS, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant patient with a high risk diagnosis and the postpartum patient. Instruction in physiology and anatomy of high risk pregnancy and postpartum recovery will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of examination skills for pregnant and postpartum patients, and treatment of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. (Internal pelvic floor muscle examination skills are not taught in this course.) Didactic topics will advance clinical decision making and planning for interventions for patients with high risk diagnoses and patients during postpartum recovery. Issues related to ethical and legal considerations for practice, birth injuries, breastfeeding, and psychosocial implications of childbirth will be discussed. Information will be presented in an evidenced-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Course is open only to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. No PT students may attend. PT assistants are eligible to participate in CAPP testing.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy/Postpartum (CAPP-obstetrics), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-obstetrics. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 1

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy Level 1

June 4-6, 2010
Location: Rochester, NY
Instructor: Stacey Divis Head, PT, ATC, RYT
CEU:2.1hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant patient. Instruction in physiology and anatomy of pregnancy, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build the base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in obstetric physical therapy treatment. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and measures. Instruction in examination techniques and treatment skills is a key component of this course.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. PTA's can attend but are not eligible for CAPP testing. PT students in their final year of PT school may attend.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy/Postpartum (CAPP-obstetrics), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-obstetrics. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 1

June 25-27, 2010
Location: Richland, WA
Instructor: MJ Strauhal, PT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skills in the treatment of female urinary incontinence, with an introduction to the treatment of pelvic pain. Instruction in pelvic floor muscle function, anatomy, physiology, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build a base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of 3 courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in pelvic physical therapy management. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures. Instruction in vaginal examination of the pelvic floor is a key component of this course. Participants will perform and experience intravaginal EMG biofeedback, vaginal weights, and electrical stimulation as available.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year of PT school.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 1

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 1 SUNDAY - TUESDAY Course

July 11-13, 2010
Location: Baltimore, MD
Instructor: Trisha Jenkyns, PT
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skills in the treatment of female urinary incontinence, with an introduction to the treatment of pelvic pain. Instruction in pelvic floor muscle function, anatomy, physiology, and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build a base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of 3 courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in pelvic physical therapy management. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures. Instruction in vaginal examination of the pelvic floor is a key component of this course. Participants will perform and experience intravaginal EMG biofeedback, vaginal weights, and electrical stimulation as available.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to Physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year of PT school.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 3

Pelvic Physical Therapy 3

July 16-18, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Instructor: Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course will provide clinically-relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of pelvic dysfunction in several patient populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals with neurological disorders. Lecture and lab will focus on EMG relaxation training, coccyx mobilizations, and myofascial release of the hips and trunk. Participants will refine examination skills in vaginal and rectal examination. Pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, and endometriosis will be discussed. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Participants will work in groups to develop and present treatment plans for given patient scenarios. This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in the treatment of pelvic physical therapy. Course content is evidence based and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1 & 2

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 1

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy Level 1

August 13-15, 2010
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Instructor: Susan Giglio, PT
CEU:2.1hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant patient. Instruction in physiology and anatomy of pregnancy, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal dysfunction will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application and build the base for future courses. This course is the first in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in obstetric physical therapy treatment. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and measures. Instruction in examination techniques and treatment skills is a key component of this course.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. PTA's can attend but are not eligible for CAPP testing. PT students in their final year of PT school may attend.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy/Postpartum (CAPP-obstetrics), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-obstetrics. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 2

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 2

August 20-22, 2010
Location: Lincoln, NE
Instructor: Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course is intended to advance the physical therapists examination, evaluation, and intervention skills for complex pelvic floor conditions. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of vaginal exam skills and will introduce rectal examination. Participants will practice manual skills for internal and external treatment of the perineum and pelvic floor. Didactic topics will advance intervention planning and clinical decision making for pelvic pain. Topics include defecation disorders, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, prostatodynia, pudendal neuraligia, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome (including interstitial cystitis), and male incontinence. Information will be presented in an evidence-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 1

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 1

August 27-29, 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Instructor: Cindy Neville, PT, WCS, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Open to Physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year of PT school.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 2

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 2

September 10-12, 2010
Location: Tuscon, AZ
Instructor: MJ Strauhal, PT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course is intended to advance the physical therapists examination, evaluation, and intervention skills for complex pelvic floor conditions. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of vaginal exam skills and will introduce rectal examination. Participants will practice manual skills for internal and external treatment of the perineum and pelvic floor. Didactic topics will advance intervention planning and clinical decision making for pelvic pain. Topics include defecation disorders, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, prostatodynia, pudendal neuraligia, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome (including interstitial cystitis), and male incontinence. Information will be presented in an evidence-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 3

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 3

September 17-19, 2010
Location: Green Bay, WI
Instructor: Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course will provide clinically-relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of pelvic dysfunction in several patient populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals with neurological disorders. Lecture and lab will focus on EMG relaxation training, coccyx mobilizations, and myofascial release of the hips and trunk. Participants will refine examination skills in vaginal and rectal examination. Pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, and endometriosis will be discussed. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Participants will work in groups to develop and present treatment plans for given patient scenarios. This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in the treatment of pelvic physical therapy. Course content is evidence based and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1 & 2

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

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PLEASE NOTE DUE TO HIGH DEMAND THERE WILL BE NO WAIT LIST Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation

*This Course Is Full*
October 7-10, 2010
Location: Pomona, CA
Instructor: Gail Wetzler, PT
CEU:3.0hours

This unique 4-day course is designed to educate participants on the anatomy, mobility, and motility of the pelvic viscera. Specific focus will include the bladder, rectum, uterus, ovaries, and an introduction to the kidneys. Video and patient demonstration will focus on examination and intervention strategies. Internal pelvic techniques will be presented from Jean Pierre Barrals, DO, MRO(F), advanced pelvic class that, to date, has only been taught in France. Wetzler has obtained special permission from Barral to teach this material for the Section on Womens Health. You will also learn how the internal techniques can enhance your intervention outcomes for bladder, uteral, rectal, and pelvic floor dysfunctions.

  
Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Therapists

 

SOWH Members: $660 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $760  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $835

Level 3

Special topics in Pregnancy and Postpartum OB Level 3

October 22-24, 2010
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Instructor: Cindy Neville, PT, WCS, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.1hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant athlete, the pregnant woman with a disability, and the pregnant woman with a traumatic injury. Participants will examine issues related to the development of wellness and fitness programs for pregnant and postpartum women. This course includes discussion of the unique physiological and anatomical considerations of the pregnant woman with a disability, and the pregnant woman with a traumatic injury, and the pregnant athlete. The physical therapists role in labor and delivery will be explored. Information will be presented in an evidenced-based format with current references and resources cited. Lab sessions will include an advancement of therapeutic exercises for pregnant women taught in previous courses, and practical instruction in organizing and conducting classes for these populations. Instructors will facilitate interactive discussions about practice development, referral development, and marketing related to physical therapy services for pregnant and postpartum women.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Course is open only to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. No PT students may attend. PT assistants are eligible to participate in CAPP testing

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IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy/Postpartum (CAPP-obstetrics), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-obstetrics. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 2

Pelvic Physical Therapy 2

October 29-31, 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Instructor: Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course is intended to advance the physical therapists examination, evaluation, and intervention skills for complex pelvic floor conditions. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of vaginal exam skills and will introduce rectal examination. Participants will practice manual skills for internal and external treatment of the perineum and pelvic floor. Didactic topics will advance intervention planning and clinical decision making for pelvic pain. Topics include defecation disorders, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, prostatodynia, pudendal neuraligia, vaginismus, painful bladder syndrome (including interstitial cystitis), and male incontinence. Information will be presented in an evidence-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1

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IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 3

Pelvic Physical Therapy Level 3

November 5-7, 2010
Location: Portland, OR
Instructor: MJ Strauhal, PT, BCIA-PMDB
CEU:2.3hours

This 3-day course will provide clinically-relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of pelvic dysfunction in several patient populations: pediatrics, geriatrics, and individuals with neurological disorders. Lecture and lab will focus on EMG relaxation training, coccyx mobilizations, and myofascial release of the hips and trunk. Participants will refine examination skills in vaginal and rectal examination. Pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, and endometriosis will be discussed. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Participants will work in groups to develop and present treatment plans for given patient scenarios. This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to give the practicing clinician a comprehensive knowledge base in the treatment of pelvic physical therapy. Course content is evidence based and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Level 1 & 2

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IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic PT (CAPP-pelvic), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-pelvic. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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Level 2

High Risk Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy OB Level 2

November 12-14, 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Instructor: Darla Cathcart, MPT, WCS, CLT
CEU:2.1hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant patient with a high risk diagnosis and the postpartum patient. Instruction in physiology and anatomy of high risk pregnancy and postpartum recovery will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of examination skills for pregnant and postpartum patients, and treatment of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. (Internal pelvic floor muscle examination skills are not taught in this course.) Didactic topics will advance clinical decision making and planning for interventions for patients with high risk diagnoses and patients during postpartum recovery. Issues related to ethical and legal considerations for practice, birth injuries, breastfeeding, and psychosocial implications of childbirth will be discussed. Information will be presented in an evidenced-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Course is open only to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. No PT students may attend. PT assistants are eligible to participate in CAPP testing.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy/Postpartum (CAPP-obstetrics), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-obstetrics. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

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PLEASE NOTE DUE TO HIGH DEMAND THERE WILL BE NO WAIT LIST Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation

*This Course Is Full*
December 2-5,2010
Location: Chicago, IL
Instructor: Gail Wetzler, PT
CEU:3.0hours

This unique 4-day course is designed to educate participants on the anatomy, mobility, and motility of the pelvic viscera. Specific focus will include the bladder, rectum, uterus, ovaries, and an introduction to the kidneys. Video and patient demonstration will focus on examination and intervention strategies. Internal pelvic techniques will be presented from Jean Pierre Barrals, DO, MRO(F), advanced pelvic class that, to date, has only been taught in France. Wetzler has obtained special permission from Barral to teach this material for the Section on Womens Health. You will also learn how the internal techniques can enhance your intervention outcomes for bladder, uteral, rectal, and pelvic floor dysfunctions.

  
Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Therapists

 

SOWH Members: $660 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $760  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $835

Level 2

High Risk Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy OB Level 2

December 3-5, 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Instructor: Rebecca G. Stephenson, PT, DPT, MS, WCS, CLT
CEU:2.1hours

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of the pregnant patient with a high risk diagnosis and the postpartum patient. Instruction in physiology and anatomy of high risk pregnancy and postpartum recovery will provide the clinician with skills for immediate clinical application. Lab sessions will focus on a refinement of examination skills for pregnant and postpartum patients, and treatment of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. (Internal pelvic floor muscle examination skills are not taught in this course.) Didactic topics will advance clinical decision making and planning for interventions for patients with high risk diagnoses and patients during postpartum recovery. Issues related to ethical and legal considerations for practice, birth injuries, breastfeeding, and psychosocial implications of childbirth will be discussed. Information will be presented in an evidenced-based format with current references and resources cited.

  
**IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN PELVIC PHYSICAL THERAPY 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES OR PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM LEVEL 1, 2, OR 3 COURSES AND WISH TO TAKE THE OPTIONAL CAPP TEST ON-SITE, PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE THE $50 FEE FOR TESTING TO YOUR OVERALL TOTAL
Prerequisites: Course is open only to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. No PT students may attend. PT assistants are eligible to participate in CAPP testing.

Click Here For Required and Recommended Readings

IMPORTANT! Please make note of the course schedule. If you plan to take part in the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy/Postpartum (CAPP-obstetrics), please allow for testing to occur between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 pm. Test time will be assigned on Day 1 of the course. You must attend all scheduled hours of the course to qualify for the CAPP-obstetrics. Please make travel plans accordingly. Please see the brochure below for more details.

 

SOWH Members: $605 (Join SoWH!) APTA members: $660  (Join APTA!) Non-member: $705

Register Online Now!
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