The Anatomy and Physiology of Intra-abdominal Pressure CD-Rom   

Ross McClung, PhD and Ann Dunbar PT, MS
A growing body of research continues to elucidate the role of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in trunk stabilization. Where IAP may lead to secondary medical problems (e.g. obesity causing secondary IAP contributing to gastroesophageal reflux disease, urinary incontinence, and increased pleural pressure), it also has a role in stabilizing the trunk and reducing spinal loading. The CD begins with a live dissection review of the anatomical structures that contribute to IAP and is followed by a lecture discussing the relationship of IAP to other physiological processes and health states such as respiration, obesity, and pregnancy. The scientific basis for spine stabilization will be reviewed. Clinical application enhancing the function of core stabilizers will be briefly presented. Contact Hours: 1.5

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Price:  SoWH Member: $50.00      APTA Member:  $70.00     Non-APTA:  $90.00

EMG Homestudy

This 2 ½ hour home study course is intended to give the practicing physical therapists a working knowledge of surface electromyography (SEMG) instrumentation. Quality treatment of patient with pelvic dysfunction requires a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and many treatment modalities. SEMG is only one part of a complete treatment. However, incomplete knowledge of SEMG can result in poor or incorrect application, interpretation, or treatments. Strong knowledge of instrumentation will enhance the quality of SEMG treatments and patient outcomes. This material will describe basic concepts applicable to all forms of SEMG. It is intended to familiarize the reader with basic SEMG instrumentation concepts. Fundamentals of electronics and definitions of important terms pertaining to components of instrumentation and other components and their effects in the recording environment are presented. The goal is to present the reader with essential terms and enough information to be able to identify noise and artifacts in clinical situations, and, to assist in scrutinizing research papers with increased rigor. This module is necessary to complete the didactic education for the BCIA pelvic muscle dysfunction certificate. Contact Hours: 3

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Price:  SoWH Member: $50.00      APTA Member:  $70.00     Non-APTA:  $90.00

Marketing Your Practice to Women and Physicians

Fatima Hakeem, PT
Focus on a new area or update your current knowledge with the Section on Women's Health home study course.  This offering features tips for expanding your women's health practice with current, in-depth information for marketing physical therapy to physicians and women.  Learn ways to talk to physicians while familiarizing yourself with effective marketing techniques.  Gain the tools necessary to have your customers sell your business for you.

The Section on Women's Health presents a home study course, Marketing Your Practice to Women and Physicians.  Topics include: devising a marketing plan, connecting with the customer, overcoming resistance, marketing to physician's, marketing to women, and ideas for repeated exposure. Contact Hours: 1

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Price:  SoWH member $50.00           APTA member $70.00            Non-member $90.00

Obstetrics

Rebecca Stephenson, PT

The Section on Women’s Health is offering a new study module that aims to assist the practitioner who needs additional information on the basics needed to treat pregnant women. This home study covers anatomy, physiology, examination and treatment. Topics include: contraindications to exercise during pregnancy, examination strategies, Vena Cava syndrome, biomechanics of pregnancy, identifying treatment strategies for musculoskeletal dysfunctions, differentiating between low back and SIJ pain, and nerve palsies. Contact Hours: 2

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Price:  SoWH Member: $50.00      APTA Member:  $70.00     Non-APTA:  $90.00

Physical Therapist Management of Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain

Karen Abraham, PT, PhD, OCS
Laura Scheufele, PT, BCIA-PMDB

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to physical therapy management of patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This self-study module provides an overview of the pathology of CPP and common examination and intervention strategies for the management of these patients. The most recent evidence is presented along with "clinical pearls" based on the authors' clinical experiences. Patient cases and a brief assessment are provided to facilitate application of the material to clinical practice. Contact Hours: 6

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Price:  SoWH Member: $90.00      APTA Member:  $100.00     Non-APTA:  $130.00

Urinary Incontinence

The Registered Nursing Association of Ontario has prepared a comprehensive Self Learning Package on urinary incontinence that is available to everyone and it is available on the web.  By going to the link provided below, you will find information that will help you understand the process of normal voiding, the neurological control of the lower urinary tract, specific physiological reasons for incontinence, contributing factors impacting incontinence and much, much more.  This is available at:

Canadian Nurses Self Learning Package on Urinary Incontinence.