Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Neurogenic Testicular Pain

This course will introduce evaluation basics for testicular pain and initiation of treatment. Participants will participate in a brief anatomy review, and become confident in identifying red flags and common etiologies. Physical therapy evaluation and treatments will focus on neurogenic testicular pain from inguinal nerves. Demonstrations will be provided on physical assessment, hands-on treatments, and home exercise programs.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify causes of testicular pain, red flags, and differentiate between organ and neurogenic pain.
2. Identify nerve pathways contributing to neurogenic testicular pain, including inguinal nerves and posterior scrotal nerves.
3. Complete assessment of neurogenic testicular pain.
4. Become familiar with 3-4 treatment techniques to support patients experiencing testicular pain.

Meet Our Presenter

Sarah Prestegard is passionate about all things pelvic health and teaching. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Concordia University St Paul and started specialty training in pelvic health as a student. Sarah has been instrumental in expanding pelvic health at the Minneapolis VA including mentoring the growing team of 14 pelvic PTs and OTs, advocating for pelvic health services, and providing education for interdisciplinary team members. She is an instructor for myPFM, teaching assistant for Herman and Wallace and EchoGen Rehab Ultrasound Education. Sarah’s passion topics include male pelvic health, trauma informed care, and sexual health, and has had the opportunity to present on these at local and national PT conferences. She is the owner of Pelvis Matters Mentoring providing 1:1 mentoring for pelvic health providers looking to increase their confidence in clinical reasoning. Outside of pelvic health, Sarah enjoys triathlon, great food, and spending time with family and friends.