Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1 Combined

The PH1 (Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1) consists of two separate courses, PH1 Webinar and PH1 Lab, however, the Academy also offers an option where participants can complete both lectures and labs in a PH1 Combined course. In order to fully complete PH1, one must either complete the PH1 Combined course or complete PH1 Webinar and PH1 lab course. 

In this in-person course, physical therapy professionals will learn and apply basic skills necessary to treat patients with pelvic health dysfunction with primary emphasis on underactive pelvic floor muscle conditions. Course participants will work in groups of 2-3 as both clinicians and patients. Course participants of all genders may be present in the room during the completion of examinations. 

Concepts covered in the PH1 Webinar include pelvic girdle anatomy, physiology of micturition, dysfunctions of the lower urinary tract, pelvic muscle dysfunction, patient history examination, testing and treatment interventions for underactive pelvic floor muscle conditions, urogynecologic surgeries, medication considerations, prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction, and documentation.

Topics Covered

  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Pelvic Floor Muscle
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Biofeedback
  • Estim/Modalities
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Physiology of micturition
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Risk Management
  • Urogynecologic surgeries
  • Medication

Please carefully review each course’s individual description, objectives, time-ordered agenda, and lab requirements before registering.

CAPP-Pelvic Affiliation 

This course is a required course for those pursuing the Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health (CAPP-Pelvic). To be eligible for the CAPP program, you must complete all required courses directly through the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Prerequisite courses completed outside the Academy will not meet the eligibility requirements. Participation in this course does not obligate you to pursue the CAPP program. It can be taken independently of the certification pathway if so desired.

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