Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 2 Bowel Dysfunction Webinar

PH2BD Webinar
14 Contact Hours

Overview

In this live, webinar course, we teach Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Student Physical Therapists lectures on anatomy, pathophysiology and physical therapy evaluation/treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction-related bowel dysfunction. The PH2BD Webinar course is conducted 100% virtually and is one of two prerequisites for the PH2 Lab course. Topics covered include pelvic floor muscle motor control training, rectal balloon training, coccygeal mobilization, and clinical application of modalities will be reviewed.teaches the physical therapy professional basic skills necessary to treat patients with pelvic health dysfunction with primary emphasis on under active pelvic floor muscle conditions.

Included

🕒 14 Contact Hours
📕 Electronic lecture manual
📚 Pre-readings and supplemental handouts
✔️ Evaluation survey
✍🏻 Multiple-choice question exam (must get 80% or higher)
📑 Certificate of Completion
🥇Shareable Digital Badge

Certification Affiliation

This course is affiliated with the Academy's Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) Program. Although pursuing the CAPP-Pelvic certification is optional, we highly recommend it for all eligible individuals, especially those already engaged in CAPP-Pelvic affiliated courses, to attain the CAPP-Pelvic distinction.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this PH2BD Webinar and PH2 Lab, participants will be able to:

Examination / Evaluation

Describe the anatomic, physiologic and neurological components of defecation and dysfunctional defecation.
Perform an appropriate evaluation of a patient with bowel disorder diagnoses to include fecal and anal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and obstructed defecation.
Demonstrate ability to perform rectal pelvic floor muscle examination for patients with bowel dysfunction.
Assess coccygeal function and joint mechanics for patients with pelvic pain or bowel dysfunction.

Diagnosis / Prognosis

Differentiate between musculoskeletal impairments related to bowel dysfunction and signs and symptoms associated with non-musculoskeletal pathology requiring further medical examination.
Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal impairments identified in patients with bowel disorders based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient.
Demonstrate understanding of colon and anorectal function testing for bowel disorders.

Intervention

Develop an evidence-based and appropriate plan of care for physical therapy intervention of musculoskeletal impairments for patients with bowel dysfunction.
Perform manual myofascial release techniques, trigger point release techniques, coccyx mobilization for the treatment of patients with bowel dysfunction.
Describe and perform appropriate clinical application of surface electromyographic (sEMG) biofeedback for bowel dysfunction diagnoses.
Describe and perform appropriate clinical application of digital rectal biofeedback and rectal balloon biofeedback as an intervention for patients with bowel dysfunction.
Provide behavioral intervention strategies to improve bowel function such as diet, lifestyle changes, and proper toileting techniques and posture.

Testimonials

"I have to say that it was just outstanding. I last took the original PH2 course in 2006 and so much has changed. Instructors and lab assistants have been amazing and helpful. The ratio of instructors and participants is perfect."

“I was surprised how well the webinar format worked! I really liked being able to do the lectures from home and spend less time traveling/driving, more time with my family in the course of a class weekend. I would do this even if not for COVID.”

“The webinar format worked great and I had no issues with it. If anything, I think people asked MORE questions in this environment because the chat box was so convenient and easy to use.”

“Very intense and informative course. LOTS of information. My first webinar. Better than I expected. All presenters had a thorough knowledge of the topic and how to use the zoom platform-very helpful. Breakout sessions were cool!”

“I loved this webinar! I have a hard time sitting still and paying attention for 8 hours at a time at a continued education course. It is great to be able to get up and move without disturbing others. It was also a safe environment to discuss this topic. Being able to write down questions as we thought of them in the chat box and have them answered at the end was great and did not disrupt the flow of the speakers’ presentations.”

"The way they did the virtual break-out rooms and the overall presentation of the course material worked perfectly. I personally appreciated this webinar option much more than attending in person. It felt safe and I saved money on travel."

"There were a ton of chat questions and the assistants were able to field them online while the instructor taught the lectures. The material is just FAR better than similar courses offered by other organizations and companies."

"I’ve taken a lot of courses outside the Academy mostly because of location and I have been a Teaching Assistant for other companies that presented similar content and this just doesn’t even compare. I wish more clinicians could experience these Academy courses so that they can see the difference for themselves."

Schedule

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Pre-Reading: Please complete all pre-readings prior to the course.
Day 1: 8:00 AM – 4:30 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 – 4:30 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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
2nd Year Physical Therapy Student (SPT)
3rd Year Physical Therapy Student (SPT)
No other professional types are permitted for this course. No exceptions will be made

PREREQUISITES

Successful completion of the PH1 Webinar + PH1 Lab (or PH1 Combined)
Experience of 6 months or more in regularly managing patients with pelvic physical therapy, or working in a clinic with other experienced pelvic physical therapists, is strongly recommended prior to attending this course; lack of experience may greatly inhibit participant comprehension and attainment of skills during the course.
It is recommended that participants have some orthopedic and musculoskeletal coursework in their curriculum prior to attending the course.

WHAT TO BRING

PC/Laptop (some participants prefer to use two monitors to watch the webinar on one monitor while following along the digital course manual on a second monitor)
Access to Zoom App (Free Basic Plan) - make sure to download the latest Zoom app for the best experience
Stable Wi-Fi connection or wired internet connection
Microphone
Webcam

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW

The PH2BD Webinar and PH2PP Webinar must be both completed in order to progress to the PH2 Lab course. All three must be completed in order to fulfill the PH2 level.
If you have taken a similar or equivalent coursework to our PH1 as a pre-requisite through another organization, the coursework you have taken must include both vaginal and rectal assessments. Please note that if you pursue this route, you will not be eligible for the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP) program.

WEBINAR ENGAGEMENT REQUIREMENT

You must actively participate throughout the entire webinar. If you are not responsive when you are being called on during the webinar, your course credit may be forfeited and you may be required to retake the course. We have included planned break times in the schedule, however, instructors may also announce any additional break times during the course. If you have any technical difficulties accessing Zoom or the Learning Center, you must immediately contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org to let us know.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT

Attendees must be present throughout the duration of the course. Contact hours will be forfeited and the attendee will be dismissed if the attendee:

Misses two (2) or more lecture hours
Misses any part of the Case Study Presentation and related group activities

To advance to the next course level, the attendee who missed the above will have to retake the course at her/his/their own expense.

Should extenuating circumstances arise, it is the responsibility of the participant to notify a course faculty member of the need to leave. Consideration for course completion will be made on a case-by-case basis.

CEU APPROVAL

Unless otherwise noted in the course description, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy does not independently seek approval for course Continuing Education Unit (CEU) numbers in each state. It is the responsibility of each participant to submit their own CEU applications within their respective states. We are committed to assisting you in obtaining and supplying any required documentation for your CEU application. Historically, our course participants have consistently encountered no difficulties in securing approval for continuing education credits (CEUs) upon submission to their state's board.

Pricing

Please note that early-bird rates expire 30 days prior to the scheduled course. Want to qualify for member pricing? Join the Academy today!

Type	Early-Bird	Regular
PT Member	$440	$490
PTA Member	$328	$378
SPT Member	$328	$378
Non-Member	$510	$560

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