This course is designed to teach the orthopaedic therapist how to effectively integrate the pelvic floor into therapeutic treatment for clients with low back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, coccydynia, and pelvic floor dysfunction. It is also designed to increase the familiarity of experienced pelvic health therapists with the orthopedic/musculoskeletal context of the structures surrounding the pelvic floor. Students will learn how to screen for pelvic floor dysfunction and effectively integrate the pelvic floor into their treatment plans for improved patient outcomes. This course additionally has a 2 day weekend intensive component in which students will learn techniques such as manipulations, mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue work (therapist-applied and patient-applied), and retraining techniques specific to the orthopedic patient with low back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, coccydynia, and pelvic floor dysfunction. The student will also learn modifications needed to examine and treat the pregnant and postpartum patient. 

By the end of the course, a successful learner will be able to:

• Explain the current epidemiology of pelvic floor dysfunction in those with low back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, coccydynia, and pelvic floor dysfunction  
• Describe and understand the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor and pelvis  
• Screen for pelvic  floor  as  a  primary  pathology  or  secondary  component  in  clients  with  hip  and  low  back  pathologies  
• Appropriately incorporate the pelvic floor into history and physical exams during evaluations  
• Identify red flags that warrant a referral back to the physician
• Demonstrate effective pelvic floor retraining techniques  
• Articulate how the pelvis and pelvic floor integrate for movement  
• Demonstrate safe techniques for evaluating and treating the pregnant and postpartum populations 
• Outline the pathology and treatment of coccydynia using external techniques  
• Identify appropriate billing and coding practices for patients with pelvic floor involvement

Evidence In Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 8597. This Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 49.25 CEUs Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge, OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.