Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 2 Bowel Dysfunction Webinar

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.

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Learning Objectives

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

Examination / Evaluation

1. Describe the anatomic, physiologic and neurological components of defecation and dysfunctional defecation.

2. Perform an appropriate evaluation of a patient with bowel disorder diagnoses to include fecal and anal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and obstructed defecation.

3. Demonstrate ability to perform rectal pelvic floor muscle examination for patients with bowel dysfunction.

4. Assess coccygeal function and joint mechanics for patients with pelvic pain or bowel dysfunction.

Diagnosis / Prognosis

1. Differentiate between musculoskeletal impairments related to bowel dysfunction and signs and symptoms associated with non-musculoskeletal pathology requiring further medical examination.

2. Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal impairments identified in patients with bowel disorders based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient.

3. Demonstrate understanding of colon and anorectal function testing for bowel disorders.

Intervention

1. Develop an evidence-based and appropriate plan of care for physical therapy intervention of musculoskeletal impairments for patients with bowel dysfunction.

2. Perform manual myofascial release techniques, trigger point release techniques, coccyx mobilization for the treatment of patients with bowel dysfunction.

3. Describe and perform appropriate clinical application of surface electromyographic (sEMG) biofeedback for bowel dysfunction diagnoses.

4. Describe and perform appropriate clinical application of digital rectal biofeedback and rectal balloon biofeedback as an intervention for patients with bowel dysfunction.

5. Provide behavioral intervention strategies to improve bowel function such as diet, lifestyle changes, and proper toileting techniques and posture.

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Testimonials

"The instructors are a great example of experts in this glorious field and they inspire me to continue on this learning path to certification."

"Great organization, amazing input from instructors regarding all questions, I appreciate the group case work and making us put it all together. The information is vast, but it was presented well."

"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 Academy courses so that they can see the difference for themselves."

"The material is just FAR better than similar courses offered by other organizations and companies."

"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"

"Instructors and teaching assistants have been amazing and helpful. There were a ton of chat questions and the assistants were able to field them online while the instructor taught the lectures."

"This was a very well-rounded course covering the important things PTs need to know to treat bowel dysfunction, I enjoyed the case discussions as it helped me immediately apply the information we learned in the course to real-life scenarios, lots of resources."

"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

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