Pelvic Health - Level 2: Bowel Control and Abdominal-Pelvic Manual Therapy

Specifically designed for Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists ( OTRs), Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and Occupational Therapist Assistants ( COTAs).

Course Type: Live Course

Take your pelvic health expertise to the next level! This intensive, intermediate-level course equips you with the advanced knowledge and skills to effectively assess and treat patients with various functional bowel disorders.

What You Will Gain:

• Mastery of Bowel-Related Conditions: Develop a deep understanding of the complex interplay between the bowel, pelvic floor, and abdominal systems. Explore the causes, symptoms, and latest research on conditions such as:

  • Abdominal Pain: Learn to differentiate between visceral and musculoskeletal sources of pain and identify red flags.

  • Constipation: Understand the various types of constipation, including slow transit constipation, dyssynergic defecation, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

  • Obstructed Defecation: Identify and address anatomical and functional factors contributing to obstructed defecation.

  • Fecal Incontinence: Gain expertise in managing this often-stigmatizing condition, including conservative and surgical options.

• Advanced Assessment Techniques:

  • For PTs: Become proficient in performing comprehensive musculoskeletal and pelvic floor assessments, including:

    • Palpation: Refine your palpation skills to accurately assess muscle tension, trigger points, and tissue restrictions in the abdomen, pelvic girdle, and coccyx.

    • Evaluation and Assessment: Master techniques to evaluate posture, muscle strength, range of motion, and coordination. Identify and address any biomechanical imbalances that may contribute to bowel dysfunction.

  • For PTAs: Enhance your understanding of musculoskeletal palpation techniques to assist PTs in providing effective patient care.

• Cutting-Edge Interventions: Explore and practice a variety of evidence-based interventions to address bowel control problems:

  • Behavioral Strategies: Educate patients on lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, bowel retraining, and stress management techniques to improve bowel function.

  • Therapeutic Exercise: Prescribe targeted exercises to strengthen and coordinate the pelvic floor, abdominal, and diaphragm muscles.

  • Therapeutic Activity: Incorporate functional activities into treatment plans to improve bowel motility and overall quality of life.

  • sEMG Perineal Biofeedback: Utilize biofeedback technology to help patients gain awareness and control of their pelvic floor muscles.

  • Manual Therapy: Master a range of manual therapy techniques to address:

    • Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction: Mobilize the sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis, and lumbar spine to restore optimal alignment and function.

    • Abdominal Scar and Adhesions: Release scar tissue and adhesions that may restrict movement and contribute to pain.

  • Visceral Mobilization: Learn gentle, hands-on techniques to release restrictions in the fascia surrounding the abdominal organs, promoting optimal bowel motility.

• Competency and Confidence: Demonstrate mastery of the course material through practical assessments and testing. This ensures you are fully prepared to apply these skills in your clinical practice and progress to advanced training.

Disclosure Statements: The instructor has no financial interest in any product shown on the course.