Level 1: The Physical Therapy Approach to Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence – Combined Online/In-Person
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Course Type | Online |
Date | 10/25/2024 - 10/27/2024 |
Instructor Name | Sheela Zelmer and Amanda Homen |
Cost | 845 |
Address | Online Map It |
District | N/A |
Brief Description | Two-part format course: The lecture component of the course will take place live-online October 25-26, 2024, from 10:30am to 7:00pm ET (Toronto). By attending live, you’ll be able to harness the benefits of live discussions, timely feedback, and a collaborative environment. In-Person Labs - to be completed in-person on October 27, 2024 at various set locations. Attendance of both sessions (lecture and practical) is mandatory. Canada: Vaughan, ON / Perth, ON / Westmount, QC / Calgary, AB / Edmonton, AB / Abbotsford, BC / Duncan, BC / Kelowna, BC / Saskatoon, SK / Winnipeg, MB / Halifax, NS / Paradise, NL. USA: Farmington, MI / Austin, TX Course Description This comprehensive course focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of adults experiencing incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Designed for physiotherapists and other health professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in pelvic health, this course will equip participants with Level 1, Grade A evidence-based strategies to properly rehabilitate the pelvic floor. The course will help participants gain skills, beyond teaching externally driven pelvic floor exercises, to help enhance client outcomes. This course is designed to teach physiotherapists, and other health professionals, how to evaluate the pelvic floor by learning specific examination and treatments for these conditions. This is a lecture and lab-based course, and all pre-recorded lab videos will be played (total of 3 days). Support documents, including assessment forms and patient handouts are included in the course cost. Through completion of this course, participants will:
Join us for an immersive learning experience that will empower you to provide effective interventions for individuals dealing with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and overall well-being. This course combines lecture-based instruction with hands-on practical labs. During the practical session, attendees will work in small groups, taking on roles as both the clinician and patient. With an excellent ratio of lab assistants to participants, attendees will receive guidance throughout the practical portion. Lab assistants will be available to answer questions and ensure a supportive learning environment. If you are unable or uncomfortable acting as a patient model for any reason, you are required to bring someone (such as a friend, family member, or colleague) to practice on, as there is no guarantee that another participant will volunteer to act as a model more than once. Please notify info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca if you will be bringing someone to practice on. Audience: This course is open to physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, naturopathic doctors, naturopathic students, registered nurses, midwives and medical doctors. Labs include internal palpation. Prerequisites: None - beginner level course |
Link | pelvichealthsolutions.ca |
Contact Name | Sarah Goorts |
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