Integrating the Pelvic Floor in Orthopedics

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.

Highlights

• 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

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers