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 Barral's 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 Women's Health. You will also learn how the internal techniques can enhance your intervention outcomes for bladder, uteral, rectal, and pelvic floor dysfunctions.

This 3-day course will provide clinically relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of male urinary incontinence, life span specific considerations, and individuals with neurological involvement. Lab will focus on EMG relaxation training and integration of complete vaginal and rectal examination learned in previous coursework. Lecture will include the pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of male patients, pediatric and geriatric populations, and pelvic floor intervention with neurologic patients. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

CAPP testing (optional):

Prerequisites: It is preferred that you have six months of experience evaluating and treating pelvic floor dysfunction to take level 3. In addition you must have attended a Section on Women's Health Pelvic Level 1 and 2 prior to registering for level 3. Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open only to physical therapists.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 2 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician. It is necessary to complete all assigned reading before the course.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill 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 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 pelvic physical therapy treatment. 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 intra-vaginal EMG biofeedback and electrical stimulation.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 3 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants, who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

This 3-day course provides practical, evidence-based knowledge and skill in physical therapy evaluation and intervention with the pregnant and postpartum patient. Didactic instruction includes: anatomical and physiologic changes in pregnancy; differential diagnosis in peri-partum; pregnancy-specific changes in posture and gait; postpartum recovery and scar tissue assessment and intervention; biomechanical strategies; exercise and wellness in pregnancy and postpartum; vaginal labor and delivery; and Cesarean Section and delivery complications. Additionally, advanced clinical decision making with these populations is discussed. Labs offer skills that are immediately applicable in your clinic and include: modifications of the pregnant examination; lumbopelvic examination and special tests (particularly for pelvic girdle dysfunctions); diastasis rectus abdominis assessment and intervention; external pelvic floor assessment and exercise (NO internal pelvic floor taught at this course); stabilization exercise in pregnancy and postpartum; Cesarean Section rehabilitation techniques; scar assessment and mobilization techniques; labor and delivery positioning strategies for labor augmentation and pain relief. At the end of this course, all participants will participate in comprehensive situational lab scenarios to pull together all skills learned.

CEU's 2.4

 This is the first level of the OB program.

Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will:
Examination/Evaluation

1. Describe the anatomic and physiologic changes related to pregnancy and postpartum and how they affect evaluation and intervention.
2. Perform an appropriate evaluation of a pregnant or postpartum patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction or pain.
3. Assess for diastasis rectus abdominis with objective measurement skills.

Diagnosis/Prognosis

4. Differentiate between musculoskeletal and medical diagnoses based on the subjective and objective evaluation of a pregnant or postpartum patient.
5. Differentiate between low back, pelvic girdle and hip pain/dysfunction.
6. Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal impairments in pregnancy and postpartum based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient.

Intervention

7. Develop an evidence-based plan of care for physical therapy intervention of pregnant or postpartum patients with musculoskeletal impairments or dysfunction.
8. Perform selected manual therapy interventions for the treatment of pregnant and postpartum patient.
9. Prescribe an appropriate wellness exercise program for a variety of skill levels for a pregnant or postpartum client.
10. Provide consultation on labor and delivery positioning strategies to improve labor outcomes.

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill 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 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 pelvic physical therapy treatment. 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 intra-vaginal EMG biofeedback and electrical stimulation.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 3 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants, who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

This 3-day course provides practical, evidence-based knowledge and skill in physical therapy evaluation and intervention with the pregnant and postpartum patient. Didactic instruction includes: anatomical and physiologic changes in pregnancy; differential diagnosis in peri-partum; pregnancy-specific changes in posture and gait; postpartum recovery and scar tissue assessment and intervention; biomechanical strategies; exercise and wellness in pregnancy and postpartum; vaginal labor and delivery; and Cesarean Section and delivery complications. Additionally, advanced clinical decision making with these populations is discussed. Labs offer skills that are immediately applicable in your clinic and include: modifications of the pregnant examination; lumbopelvic examination and special tests (particularly for pelvic girdle dysfunctions); diastasis rectus abdominis assessment and intervention; external pelvic floor assessment and exercise (NO internal pelvic floor taught at this course); stabilization exercise in pregnancy and postpartum; Cesarean Section rehabilitation techniques; scar assessment and mobilization techniques; labor and delivery positioning strategies for labor augmentation and pain relief. At the end of this course, all participants will participate in comprehensive situational lab scenarios to pull together all skills learned.

 CEU's 2.4

This is the first level of the OB program

Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will:
Examination/Evaluation

1. Describe the anatomic and physiologic changes related to pregnancy and postpartum and how they affect evaluation and intervention.
2. Perform an appropriate evaluation of a pregnant or postpartum patient with musculoskeletal dysfunction or pain.
3. Assess for diastasis rectus abdominis with objective measurement skills.

Diagnosis/Prognosis

4. Differentiate between musculoskeletal and medical diagnoses based on the subjective and objective evaluation of a pregnant or postpartum patient.
5. Differentiate between low back, pelvic girdle and hip pain/dysfunction.
6. Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal impairments in pregnancy and postpartum based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient.

Intervention

7. Develop an evidence-based plan of care for physical therapy intervention of pregnant or postpartum patients with musculoskeletal impairments or dysfunction.
8. Perform selected manual therapy interventions for the treatment of pregnant and postpartum patient.
9. Prescribe an appropriate wellness exercise program for a variety of skill levels for a pregnant or postpartum client.
10. Provide consultation on labor and delivery positioning strategies to improve labor outcomes.

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 Barral's 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 Women's Health. You will also learn how the internal techniques can enhance your intervention outcomes for bladder, uteral, rectal, and pelvic floor dysfunctions.

This 3-day course will provide clinically relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of male urinary incontinence, life span specific considerations, and individuals with neurological involvement. Lab will focus on EMG relaxation training and integration of complete vaginal and rectal examination learned in previous coursework. Lecture will include the pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of male patients, pediatric and geriatric populations, and pelvic floor intervention with neurologic patients. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Sunday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Monday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: It is preferred that you have six months of experience evaluating and treating pelvic floor dysfunction to take level 3. In addition you must have attended a Section on Women's Health Pelvic Level 1 and 2 prior to registering for level 3. Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open only to physical therapists.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 2 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician. It is necessary to complete all assigned reading before the course.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill 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 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 pelvic physical therapy treatment. 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 intra-vaginal EMG biofeedback and electrical stimulation.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 3 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants, who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill 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 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 pelvic physical therapy treatment. 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 intra-vaginal EMG biofeedback and electrical stimulation.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 3 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants, who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

Ultrasound imaging of musculoskeletal tissues is an evidence-based technique used by premier centers of rehabilitation throughout the world.

This course will instruct clinicians on how to utilize Real Time Ultrasound (RTUS) to more accurately assess the origin of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction in their patients while also learning techniques which enhance neuromuscular reeducation of muscles important to full recovery of the lower extremity, pelvic floor, and spine.

CEU's 1.2
 

Features include:
o Introduction to Ultrasound including terminology, machine function and settings, ethics, and medico-legal issues
o Examination of selective muscle dysfunctions of the pelvic floor, spine & hip including: pelvic floor; multifidus; transversus abdominis; iliacus; gluteus minimus and obturator internus.
o Practical use of Real Time Ultrasound throughout the entire course
o Evidenced based high level motor control theory and relearning strategies using Real Time Ultrasound biofeedback
o Guidance on purchasing RTUS unit for your facility

OB-Advanced (OBA)
OBA: Advanced Topics in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy

Course description – This 3-day course provides practical, evidence-based knowledge and skill in physical therapy evaluation and intervention with advanced topics in pregnancy and postpartum. Didactic instruction includes: high risk pregnancy medical diagnoses and interventions; special populations and disability in pregnancy; traumatic injuries during pregnancy; maternal birth injuries; acute postpartum recovery and considerations; the pregnant athlete; and psychosocial issues in pregnancy and postpartum. Additionally, advanced clinical decision making with these populations is discussed. Labs will offer skills that are immediately applicable in your clinic and include:  refinement of the lumbopelvic examination and special tests; modification of the examination and physical therapy interventions in high risk pregnancy; examination and intervention of thoracic spine, rib cage and coccyx pain/dysfunction; "Mommy and Me" postpartum exercise class; and various kinesiology taping techniques in pregnancy and postpartum. At the end of the course, all participants will participate in comprehensive situational lab scenarios to pull together all skills learned.

 CEU's 2.4

This is the second level of the OB program

Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
Examination/Evaluation

1. Describe the anatomic and physiologic components of high risk pregnancy medical diagnoses.
2. Perform an appropriate evaluation of a patient in a high risk pregnancy, pregnant patient with traumatic injuries, and the acute postpartum patient.
3. Perform an examination of the patient with thoracic, rib cage, or coccyx pain or dysfunction during the peripartum period.
4. Describe common and infrequent maternal birth injuries and their impact on neuromuscular function and rehabilitation.

Diagnosis/Prognosis

5. Differentiate between musculoskeletal and medical diagnoses based on the subjective and objective evaluation of the patient in high risk pregnancy or acute postpartum.
6. Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal impairments during high risk pregnancy or acute postpartum based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient.
7. Describe considerations and resources for the peripartum patient with disability, or with neurologic, cardiac, endocrine, arthritic, rheumatic or other systemic medical diagnoses.
8. Describe considerations for pregnancy and postpartum in the female athlete, and how athletic status affects rehabilitation and training.
9. Describe the impact of psychosocial factors on the pregnant or postpartum patient, such as high risk pregnancy, perinatal loss, postpartum depression, or intimate partner violence.

Intervention

10. Develop an appropriate plan of care for physical therapy intervention for patients in high risk pregnancy, with trauma during pregnancy, and acute postpartum patients.
11. Perform selected manual therapy interventions for the treatment of pregnant and postpartum patient with thoracic spine, rib cage, or coccyx pain or dysfunction.
12. Develop a basic postpartum Mom-and-baby exercise class that incorporates rehabilitation for pelvic floor and abdominals, general resistance training, and aerobics.
13. Select and perform kinesiology and rigid taping techniques to address pain and dysfunction related to the coccyx, rib cage, diaphragm, posture, and abdominal soft tissue.

Join us October 12 – 13 2012 for an Advanced Clinical Seminar featuring 2 days with Dr. Paul Hodges and Dr. Lorimer  Moseley as they present the latest advances and research in chronic pain disorders. Special consideration is given to the complexity of chronic pelvic pain and the contribution of the brain in sensory and motor dysfunction.

Dr Lorimer Moseley is Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and University of South Australia’s inaugural Chair in Physiotherapy where he works as a clinician and researcher with a special interest in pain and brain sciences. He has published over 75 peer reviewed papers, book chapters and has authored 2 books (Explain Pain and Painful Yarns).He is an Associate Editor of PAIN and the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Lorimer runs the Body in Mind research group www.bodyinmind.org based at The Sansom Institute for Health Research at the University of South Australia in Adelaide and Neuroscience Research Australia in Sydney.

Dr Paul Hodges is Professor and Senior Principal Research Fellow funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia and the Director of the NHMRC Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health (CCRE SPINE). Paul has 3 doctorates; one in physiotherapy and 2 in neuroscience. His research blendsthese skills to understand pain and control of movement. The large multidisciplinary research centre that Prof Hodges leads focuses on understanding pain physiology, and the development and testing of novel treatments. He has received numerous international research awards, published >200 scientific papers, has ongoing collaborations throughout the world, and has received more than $US20 million in research funds.

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 Barral's 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 Women's Health. You will also learn how the internal techniques can enhance your intervention outcomes for bladder, uteral, rectal, and pelvic floor dysfunctions.

This 2½-day course is designed to provide a review of common chronic pelvic pain (CPP) diagnoses and will present systematic evaluation techniques and effective intervention options that can be easily integrated into existing or newly established practice patterns. The core concept upon which this course is built is that of mechanical balance and stabilization. Evaluation will include use of a detailed evaluation form, sacroiliac and iliosacral dysfunctions, pelvic girdle/hip joint asymmetries, and abdominal wall assessment. Treatment strategies focus on an integrated approach, including osteopathic muscle energy techniques, scientific evidence for spine stabilization with focus on the pelvic pain population, and therapeutic exercise, such as a pelvic floor program and a multipositional progressive spine stabilization program adapted from Brunkow therapy. The scope of this course does not include internal pelvic floor muscle assessment. Course content is evidence based and is designed for therapists seeking to broaden into women's health practice and for women's health physical therapists desiring to sharpen orthopedic skills.

CEU's 2.0

This 3-day course will provide clinically relevant information and training for the evaluation and treatment of male urinary incontinence, life span specific considerations, and individuals with neurological involvement. Lab will focus on EMG relaxation training and integration of complete vaginal and rectal examination learned in previous coursework. Lecture will include the pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation and treatment of male patients, pediatric and geriatric populations, and pelvic floor intervention with neurologic patients. Changes in the pelvic organs throughout the lifecycle and interdisciplinary treatment of pelvic dysfunction will be reviewed. Course content is evidence based, and will promote the use of the most reliable tests and validated outcomes measures.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: It is preferred that you have six months of experience evaluating and treating pelvic floor dysfunction to take level 3. In addition you must have attended a Section on Women's Health Pelvic Level 1 and 2 prior to registering for level 3. Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open only to physical therapists.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 2 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician. It is necessary to complete all assigned reading before the course.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.

This 3-day course provides physical therapists with practical knowledge and skill 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 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 pelvic physical therapy treatment. 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 intra-vaginal EMG biofeedback and electrical stimulation.

CEUs earned: 2.3

Hours:

Friday:     7:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am-5:30 pm
Sunday:   8:00 am-3:30 pm

Prerequisites: Required prereading must be completed. All prereading is available at this link. Open to physical therapists, physical therapists assistants and PT students in their last year.

Special Considerations: Participants will be working in groups of 3 during labs. As this course includes extensive lab work, all should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Male or female participants, who cannot, for any reason, participate as lab subjects need to provide their own lab partners. Pregnant women who wish to fully participate in this course must have written permission from a physician.
Participants are expected to stay through the entire course in order to receive their CEUs and the most benefit from the course.