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Are you ready to revolutionize your approach to patient care and catapult your career to new heights? Look no further! OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) and Evidence In Motion are joining forces to bring you exclusive monthly insights from industry leading educators with our new “Next Level” video series.

We want to send a special thank you to OPTP for help making this series possible. For those of you who don’t know, OPTP is a leading provider of innovative physical therapy, fitness and wellness products, including exclusive tools and publications developed by renowned experts. For 45 years, OPTP has built a worldwide reputation for providing quality products and exceptional customer service.

This series will center around speaking with EIM Educators about how their specialities and skillsets changed the way they treat patients, discussing how this has impacted their patients’ lives, along with some insights on how you can start your own journey. This month features Jennifer Stone PT, DPT, OCS, PHC discussing the topic of Pelvic Health, and the information & perspective she shares make it worth a watch. You can find the video below!

 

Browse Our Pelvic Health Courses!

Now that you’ve watched the video, take the next step in advancing your knowledge with a few of our Pelvic Health courses below! Crafted by leading educators and clinicians in the industry, these courses are designed to help you elevate your patient care and make a difference in your clinic. Explore the learning opportunities awaiting you and embark on your journey today!

Pelvic Health I – Applications for Orthopaedic Therapists

EIM’s Pelvic Health I course is designed to teach orthopaedic physical and occupational therapists how to effectively integrate the pelvic floor into treatment for clients with low back pain, hip pain, and pelvic girdle dysfunction, as well as selected interventions for patients during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Participants will learn how to screen for pelvic floor dysfunction and effectively integrate external techniques for the pelvic floor into their treatment plans for improved patient outcomes in an orthopaedic population.

Techniques taught include manipulations, mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue work, and retraining techniques which will enable practitioners to work with patients who have pelvic floor dysfunction using external techniques to maximize outcomes.

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Pelvic Health II – Advanced Topics and Internal Techniques

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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Advanced Pelvic Floor Treatment and Intervention

This advanced management course explores topics related to advanced pelvic health management, including differential diagnosis, male pelvic floor assessment and intervention, pediatric pelvic floor assessment and intervention, and nutritional and hormonal applications for the pelvic floor. Hands-on learning includes advanced techniques for visceral mobilization, male specific techniques, myofascial and rectal techniques, and advanced exercise and nerve gliding techniques.

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Pelvic Health Certifications

Certification Options

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