Level 1: The Physical Therapy Approach To Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence – Combined Online/In-Person

Two-part format course: 

The lecture component of the course will take place live-online May 24-25, 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 May 26, 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 / 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 individuals 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:

• Acquire knowledge of anatomy and physiology of micturition, as well as pertinent pathologies for the different types of incontinence (stress, urge, mixed)
• Acquire knowledge of the different types of pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine/vaginal vault prolapse)
• Acquire knowledge of the urodynamic and urological investigation procedures, as well as medical and surgical treatments for urinary incontinence
• Perform an evaluation of the pelvic floor vaginally and rectally
• Establish and perform a treatment plan and its progression for the management of incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
• Master a variety of treatment techniques, including pelvic floor exercises, biofeedback, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, manual therapy, behavioural interventions, and lifestyle modifications

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.

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

Please Note: This course is both lecture format and practical labs with vaginal and rectal palpation.