EIM’s Pelvic Health II course is designed to teach the student advanced pelvic floor techniques, including internal vaginal and rectal pelvic floor examination; evaluation and treatment; use of biofeedback to aid in uptraining and downtraining the pelvic floor; overview of chronic pain; and marketing strategies needed to build a pelvic health practice. Hands-on techniques learned include internal vaginal and rectal components.

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Course Objectives/Outcomes

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

• Discuss difficult topics with a client during history taking, such as a history of sexual abuse. 
• Demonstrate safe and effective performance of an internal vaginal and internal rectal exam.  
• Demonstrate correct technique with scar tissue mobilization of the abdomen and pelvic floor (i.e. post Cesarean birth or episiotomy).  
• Demonstrate effective down training interventions for clients with overactivity of the pelvic floor muscles.  
• Develop an example treatment plan for the client with dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), urinary or fecal incontinence, and constipation.  

Applicability

• • Pelvic Health Specialist Certification

PTAs enrolling in this course, please read the following guidance from the APTA: PTA Education Statement

Evidence in Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 8853. This distance learning-independent activity is offered at 24 Contact hours; Intermediate, OT Service Delivery/Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.