Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1 Webinar

Overview

In this live, webinar course, we teach Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Student Physical Therapists the basic skills necessary to treat patients with pelvic health dysfunction with primary emphasis on under-active pelvic floor muscle conditions. This course is a prerequisite to the PH1 Lab course. Both courses must be completed and passed in order to complete Pelvic Health Level 1.

Topics covered

• Anatomy of the pelvic girdle
• Physiology of micturition
• Dysfunctions of the lower urinary tract
• Dysfunctions of the pelvic muscles
• Patient history examination
• Testing and treatment interventions for the patient with underactive pelvic floor muscle conditions.
• Urogynecologic surgeries
• Medication
• Prevention of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Documentation

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the 2-part course, participants will be able to:

Examination / Evaluation

1. Identify and examine the anatomy of the pelvic girdle
2. Describe the function of the lower urinary tract and female pelvic organs.
3. Demonstrate proper infection control techniques involved in pelvic floor muscle examination.
4. Perform an external evaluation of the female genitalia verbally identifying bones, ligaments,muscles and other structures.
5. Perform an internal pelvic examination identifying muscles, ligaments, bony prominences with identification of pelvic floor muscle origins and insertions.
6. Demonstrate proper technique in testing muscle strength of the levator ani muscles.
7. Demonstrate proper technique in testing for pelvic organ prolapse.
8. Demonstrate proper use of handheld EMG biofeedback to assess pelvic floor musculature.

Diagnosis / Prognosis

1. Differentiate between under active pelvic floor muscles and overactive pelvic floor muscles.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of bladder tests and measurements (bladder diary, urodynamic testing, pad testing, etc.) that are used in the process of differential diagnosis.
3. Demonstrate the ability to compose a plan of care including functional goals, prognosis and length of care for the patient with under active pelvic floor conditions.
4. Explain red flags related to treatment of the pelvic floor and understand when to refer to another healthcare provider.
5. Understand urogynecologic surgeries and their effect on prognosis and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
6. Demonstrate understanding of various medications and their effects on the bowel and bladder and identify how that may affect prognosis for a patient with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.

Intervention

1. Explain the effects of pelvic floor under activity and proper technique of pelvic muscle exercises for rehabilitative purposes.
2. Explain the relationship between the abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor muscles as they relate to activities of daily living.
3. Describe the various interventions available to strengthen the muscles of the patient with an under active pelvic floor and clinically reason when and why the various interventions might be used.
4. Demonstrate proper use of a handheld pelvic floor muscle electrical stimulation unit and explain its appropriate uses for a patient with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
5. Describe techniques that can be used to train (retrain) the bladder and when each intervention might be used.

Testimonials

"I loved this webinar format. It was very accommodating, easy to access, and I felt I was given a plethora of information!" 

"Fantastic info! I appreciated that we could ask questions in the chat as we went and the TA's could answer as we went along, so we could save time not answering simple questions at the end, and we could also discuss with the main lecturer for that section any questions that were more complex at the end.”

“I enjoyed the questions throughout the lectures. I was able to stay engaged and apply the information that had just been taught.”

“LOVED the webinar. The instructors who led this webinar made it so enjoyable and engaging! They were all so lovely and made the course less intimidating. Their motivation and encouragement gave me the confidence I needed to enter my pelvic health rotation.”

“This webinar was exactly what I was hoping it would be and exceeded all of my expectations. I am pleasantly surprised with how much information we were able to effectively cover over the course of only two days. I think the course instructors all did a great job of pacing the material in a way that was understandable and still easy to retain.

I thought the course was great! I love how they just went over very important materials and I thought the case studies went over the main idea.

“I like how the material covered in the PowerPoint was all in the manual. I hate spending so much time copying down info that I miss what the lecturer is saying. This totally eliminated that.”

“The material included was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the positive energy that all of the instructors and moderators brought to the course!”

“Taking the webinar was more accessible to me. I appreciated that all the content felt relevant and applicable. I really enjoyed this course!”

"Webinar was easy to access and easy to follow instructions. The length of the course and break time were neither too short nor too long.”

“Very much enjoyed all the information from each instructor/teaching assistant. Loved hearing the personal stories as well!”

“Amazing how much you can learn on a new topic in 2 days. The presenters are excellent public speakers and the information provided was easy to follow. They provided enough support to make the information relevant and easily absorbed.”

“This course was excellent! I really appreciated the excitement from the lecturers about the content they were teaching on.”

“All of the information provided in this course was very applicable and will help me to grow as a student and clinician.”

“I enjoyed the webinar, you guys did a great job at teaching the material, and giving enough breaks throughout the course to keep us focused.”

“This course was a great experience and eye opener for me as a SPT. I am interested in the OB side of pelvic health and am grateful to have had this course first due to the anatomy and baseline knowledge level content. The leaders were also able to help guide my understanding of the CAPP program and the pelvic floor side and the OB side. This course has encouraged me to want to pursue all the courses.”

“The webinar was a fantastic learning opportunity for me. It definitely confirmed my desire to be a pelvic health physical therapist!”

“The webinar was well organized and the instructors are very knowledgeable in the areas taught. The content was easy to access and plenty of content was shared.”

“This webinar was the best course I've ever taken. Usually I feel like courses could be several hours shorter but I felt like every minute of this course was valuable. I also feel like I can go and use these treatment strategies the next day, it wasn't all theory, it was very practical. "

“I really enjoyed the class. The instructors worked well together, encouraged everyone and were excited to be there.”

“This course was excellent. The instructors and teaching assistants were very knowledgeable and so helpful with everything. This course was amazing and I will absolutely recommend it to my colleagues!”

“I've begun to take the CAPP-Pelvic course series on the recommendation of a colleague who has gone through PH1 and PH2, and has nothing but excellent things to say. I thoroughly enjoyed this course, and look forward to taking both PH2s and the labs as my schedule and my toddler allow me to!”

“The instructors were incredible and the course content well explained and easy to understand. I throughly enjoyed the course!”

“It was informative, interesting and the instructors were very interactive and engaging.”

The instructors were very knowledgeable and patient with us, as our group asked a significant amount of questions. They answered all of them. It is hard to lecture for 2 days straight on zoom, but they did a great job keeping the information exciting and making it enjoyable. I thoroughly enjoyed the course!”

“I absolutely loved the course. The instructors were extremely knowledgeable, kind, and non-judgmental. I had an incredible time participating in the case studies and listening to all of the wisdom being shared. I cannot wait for lab and I look forward to working with everyone in person.”

“Both instructors were very knowledgeable and great and added much insight into the program, I learned a lot from their experience and looking forward to take more courses from APTA Pelvic Health. The TAs managed the Q&A in the chat box and got all our questions answered and guided the course smoothly.” 

“The course was run very well and the instructors were knowledgeable and open to questions. Overall, a really great learning experience!”

“This is my first time taking any continuing education course, due to the fact I am still in Physical Therapy school, and it was a wonderful experience. I was super nervous coming in because I didn't know if I would understand enough yet since I haven't finished my coursework, but that was not the case. I really appreciated the level of depth that the instructors gave, the pre-reading materials to become prepared, the ability to read through the manual before lecture, and the welcoming atmosphere that was provided. I think this really helped prepare me for my pelvic floor clinical internship I have coming up, and I cannot wait to continue my education in this specialty.”

“Instructors were great! Already have recommend it to my co-workers. The content and information provided was excellent and I feel ready to take the lab portion of this course to be fully PH1 certified."

“The case scenario within our small groups was a great supplemental learning opportunity! I loved this. Even though I am an introvert, it made me voice my opinions and to not be afraid if I was wrong.”

“I enjoyed the cases at the end and breakout rooms. I enjoyed having this portion be virtual. The instructors were great at keeping me engaged in the content and through the long lectures which I appreciated. I really liked the small group portion of the second day too!”

“The materials and lecture were regularly synthesized in practical cases studies which really helped my learning. The final breakout room case studies were a great interactive review. Loved the group case studies, I felt like it was a great way to encourage participation via webinar.”

“I really enjoyed it! I thought it was very informative and I appreciate that you all offer a zoom method in order to decrease amount of travel needed to attend these courses. Thanks again!”

“I loved the portion where we did case review. It was extremely helpful to collaborate with other PT's, PTA's, and students. I thought the content was laid out well and I appreciated having the lecture handout.”

“This was very thorough and helpful, I am looking forward to the lab portion. I appreciate that all of the instructors were very open to answering questions and sharing personal experiences in the field.”

“I knew very little about the pelvic floor when I started this course. I now am overwhelmed (in a good way) with the amount of information. I can't wait to take future courses! I loved every minute of it! Very interesting and I learned so much.”

“I thought this course was a very good introduction into the world of Pelvic Health. I think it was organized and orchestrated very well and would highly recommend it to my colleagues.”

“Loved it, all instructors were great!”

I previously took a similar course through a major pelvic health physical therapy course provider and didn't find that course very helpful. I learned SO much in this class and really appreciate everything that has been put into developing it. You made complex topics so simple and applicable. Thank you! "

“I loved this course as it was a great introduction to treating pelvic health patient's in addition to the limited information I got in my school curriculum. I am eager to take the lab so I have a better idea of the hands on portion of treatment.”

“I am glad I attended this webinar and definitely feel better prepared to work with pelvic floor patients.”

"I am really happy that I took this course. I gained a lot of new knowledge. I enjoyed that it was based on the latest research and I liked that the teaching team had so much knowledge and examples to share.”

The PH1 webinar has been the best Pelvic Health course I've taken thus far. I have taken multiple courses from other organizations only to be severely disappointed by minimal evidence-based practice and far too much emphasis placed on "expert opinion and experience." 

"I'm very grateful to have found this series and I plan to complete all of the courses. Thank you so much to all of the instructors!”

 

"I'm grateful to the instructors for their attention and patience answering all of our questions. Thank you for organizing and appropriate on time list managements."

"I thoroughly enjoyed this course and look forward to more through the Academy. "

"I absolutely loved this course! I have always had an interest in pelvic health but had no ideas what to expect going into the level 1 certification. It definitely exceeded my expectations and the instructors were absolutely fabulous. I appreciated your high energy and passion for the profession. Every instructor was very professional and answered all of my questions. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this course and all the instructors. I will be recommending it to any colleagues."

"The instructors displayed great command of the course material/ knowledge of subject matter, especially as they were able to condense so much information in a relatively short time-frame. They approached teaching through a blend of evidence-based practice and personal anecdotes/ expert experiences that made the material more accessible. I appreciated the gender-sensitive acknowledgements from the instructors and efforts to incorporate more images of patients with diverse bodies to better learn from.”

“As an SPT, I appreciated the opportunity to discuss case scenarios with my classmates/ colleagues the most, as I was able to learn from clinicians from different backgrounds and a wide breadth of experiences. The discussion portion of the webinar helped synthesize the didactic material into something more tangible and clinically applicable, while also making me feel eager to collaborate with other members of the pelvic health PT community in the future.”

“I felt well supported during the course with all of the TAs and other teaching staff present to answer questions in the chat. I felt comfortable to ask questions and knew that someone knowledgeable was going to answer to the best of their ability."

“You helped to transition me from unsure and curious about pelvic to excited and envisioning the impact I can have with my patients. Thank you for a great weekend of learning!”

"Overall great course! Makes me look forward to other courses.”

“I loved how everyone was so welcoming and wanting you to succeed. Some AMAZING Pelvic Professionals!"

"Overall such a great course! I loved the instructors and the content was super helpful. I'm grateful for the extra details to go back through and reference in the future. Also very grateful for the APTA photos that we were able to screenshot to use in clinic. Thank you for providing so many resources!!”

“One of the best courses I have taken! So much information, the instructors were engaging and provided a lot of real life experience! I came out with so much great information to take into the clinic!”

“This course was excellent. The instructors had great answers to all our questions with evidence and experience to back it up. There is A LOT of information so it was helpful to be continuously oriented to where we were. The exam also helped me come back to main points. The cases helped me synthesize the information. It was so helpful for this to be a virtual model to decrease on costs. It was helpful to have a separate person managing the chat so that it wasn't distracting. I'm excited to do the lab and get some mentorship throughout this next year to put what I've learned into practice!”

“I loved the passion the instructors have for PHPT, made learning so much more fun.”

“I was very impressed by ALL of the instructors knowledge on various topics. Everyone's questions could be answered and I appreciated that they took the time to answer everyone's questions. I felt that the content was organized in a way that made sense. I also greatly appreciated the time to practice with cases and discuss with other class attendees. This aided in my learning greatly!”

“The course was very informative and very well paced. Feel much more comfortable to treat pelvic floor patients after this course.”

"I really loved our instructors, they all had something different to include and perspectives to provide.”

“The neuro part was excellent, the physiology of micturition was well explained and repeated in many slides which enhanced my understanding which I personally struggled with and feared.”

“There was so much to learn in these 2 days , with children's exams going on and the timing of the course here in Kuwait , from 5pm to 2am , I'm glad I was still able to attend the course which was so informative.”

“Discussion during the case scenario was excellent. ICD codes , terminology and the documentation is really going help me stream line my practice. This is what I really wanted to correct in my practice.”

“Incredible course, dynamic speakers; I particularly enjoyed real patient scenarios.”

“PH1 online version is an excellent course. Very professional, knowledgeable, and inspiring instructors.”

“The format and delivery of this course was amazing! This course provided a wealth of evidence-based knowledge. I particularly appreciated having multiple instructors in the class to provide multiple viewpoints. Having multiple instructors also was very helpful in the breakout portion of the class for case studies, making it more intimate. Thank you so much for this class. I am so excited to take the others and labs!”

“The course was very helpful and informational. It was a lot of information in a short amount of time but a good starting foundation for those who want to continue to pursue this field.”

“I appreciate all of the analogies and when you state how you describe concepts to patients. Both are extremely helpful to translate into practice.”

Schedule

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• Pre-Reading: One (1) contact hour is pre-recorded, please complete this prior to attending the webinar and complete all pre-readings.
• Day 1: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (Central Standard Time US)
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the course starts for attendance check and Zoom check
• Day 2: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time (Central Standard Time US)
  
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the course starts for attendance check and Zoom check
• Breaks: 15 min Morning break, 1 hour lunch break and 15 minute afternoon break

Requirements

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