Pelvic Health Certificate Series

The diaphragm and pelvic floor are major parts of our core, yet a lot of physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers do not use these muscles when "core" strength training. Studies have shown a stronger association with breathing pattern disorders and incontinence than physical inactivity and obesity in patients with back pain. In addition, the diaphragm (being a major pressure regulator) also contributes to hernia, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasisrectus abdominus, and incontinence. This course will teach you how to assess breathing patterns and provide pressure management strategies in order to support patients with the previously listed symptoms.

• Assessment and treatment strategies for immediateintegration with these populations
• Improve your patients' core strength by integrating the diaphragm and pelvic floor

Mobility on stability is one of the most important aspects of efficient and pain-free function and Pilates is powerful tool to accomplish this concept. With most exercises "off the ground," Pilates safely teaches dissociation of movement, intrinsic stability and effective breathing that will improve balance, posture, gait and decrease fall risk. Each exercise has multiple benefits including stability, ROM and strength allowing the patient to spend less time on HEP while improving functional outcomes. Pilates is magic for theneuromuscular system, effectively teaching patients how to move their body through space for optimal function.

This one day, interactive workshop will teach over 50 exercises for optimal dissociation of movement with emphasison trunk stability for safe weight-bearing activity. Participantswill learn how to apply the 6 Pilates Principles to alltherapeutic exercises to enhance home exercise plan compliance and optimize reimbursement. Modifications and progressions to each exercise will be demonstrated withhands-on lab-based learning and assessment. Participants will increase their knowledge of breathing, true core activation and be able to teach their patients the nextday.

• Innovative, proven methods to strengthen the core in patients with common orthopedic injuries, post-operative rehab, fall risks, and chronic pain
• Effective, evidence-based therapeutic exercises for the whole body to improve posture, balance, and gait
• Immediately improve your client's functional breathing, ADL's & home exercise plan compliance to create greater independence
• Incorporating Pilates exercises for both frail and athleticpatients that can be used in the clinic the next day
• Time-efficient exercises that incorporate stability, strength and range of motion all in one movement
• Hands-on, interactive labs with modifications for all patient settings and populations

Pelvic floor dysfunction is an under reported and under diagnosed issue that will affect most people over the course of their lifetime. The prevalence of Urinary Incontinence (UI), for example, increases with age and is estimated to affect 50 -85% of elderly living in long-term care facilities. UI significantly decreases quality of life, and is a risk factor forfalls, but unfortunately many people are too embarrassed to tell anyone, and many healthcare professionals are not prepared to address the issue if their patients do reveal pelvic floor symptoms. People who experience pelvic pain wait years, on average, to get an accurate diagnosis and referralto a pelvic floor specialist. The good news is that you don't need to be a specialist to make a meaningful difference. This one-day course will prepare you to provide education and intervention that will help prevent and treat pelvic floor dysfunction.

The muscles of the pelvic floor are like muscles anywhereelse in the body, but they have unique function in that theysupport the urinary, reproductive, and gastrointestinal systems in addition to providing tensile force that supports lumbo- pelvic stability. This course prepares rehabilitation and fitnessprofessionals to apply their muscular expertise to improve the strength and mobility of the pelvic floor, effectively improving the function of multiple systems. You will learn exercises that have been demonstrated by research to improve function and self-care that can be easily reimbursed by Medicare and insurance companies. Interactive labs allow for practice of non-invasive techniques that you can use to immediatelyimprove your client's outcomes and quality of life.

• Effectively screen and treat clients dealing with constipation, incontinence, pelvic pain, poor neuromotor control and weak proprioceptive awareness
• Functional, task-specific exercises to train the pelvic floor for strength, endurance, coordination and relaxation in men and women
• Incorporate pelvic floor muscle activation into the exercises that you frequently teach for improved outcomes, patient satisfaction and quality of life
• Learn exercises from Yoga and Pilates to engage the core and pelvic floor muscles collectively
• Valuable pre and post-natal techniques to help new mothers regain core strength and pelvic control
• Reduce risk of falls by improving control of the pelvic floor and core muscles in older adults
• Practical, non-invasive screening techniques to determine pelvic floor muscle strength and functional

Discover the essential principles and techniques in our comprehensive course, 'Comprehensive Adult Pelvic Health Rehabilitation'. Tailored specifically for rehabilitation professionals, this course will equip you with theknowledge and skills needed to effectively address pelvic dysfunction in adult populations. Explore evidence-based interventions to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life for your patients. Through interactive lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain confidence in providing personalized pelvic floor interventions that promote optimal health and well-being in adults.

• Improve your ability to identify, assess, and provide simple interventions to support pelvic health for adults
• Effective, evidence-based interventions used for proactive intervention, prevention, wellness, and recovery from pelvic floor dysfunction

Pelvic floor health is crucial not only for those with specific pelvic floor symptoms but also for maintaining balanced core stability and posture necessary for dailyfunctional movement. It is vital in hip, sacroiliac (SI) joint, and spine rehabilitation and can be integral to cervical rehab. This course introduces non-pelvic floor specialists to basic pelvic floor concepts that can be seamlessly integrated into their practice. Topics covered include pelvic floor outlet facilitationand inhibition, functional assessments to guide home exercise programs, and the use of distal "pelvic floor muscle influencers" to enhance pelvic health within orthopedic rehab programs.

• Grasp the relationship between pelvic health symptoms to pelvis and spine alignment.
• Incorporate basic pelvic floor concepts into orthopedic diagnosis and treatment planning
• Discover and practice breath techniques that influence pelvic outlet function and pelvis and spine alignment
• Engage in lab sessions to facilitate external muscles around the pelvis, impacting internal pelvic floor musculature and function
• Determine the complexities of Kegel exercises for appropriate intervention