Pelvic Function Level 1 - Bethpage NY (Dec 05 - 06, 2026)

Pelvic Function Level 1 - Bethpage NY is organized by Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and will be held from Dec 05 - 06, 2026 at Metro Physical Therapy Bethpage, Bethpage, New York, United States of America.

Description:
This is the first course in our Pelvic Function Series, Pelvic Function 1 or PF1, and is designed to provide a thorough introduction to pelvic health, pelvic dysfunction, and interventions for rehabilitation. We created PF1 for the clinician who wants to begin treating patients with conditions including urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain (CPP), and pelvic organ prolapse. Participants will understand how diagnoses such as interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS), pelvic neuralgias, vulvar pain, and dyspareunia may be improved with pelvic rehabilitation. Practical, supervised, hands-on labs will include an external perineal and anorectal approach and internal vaginal examination. The information contained in this course is immediately applicable to clinical practice.

Presentation of trauma-informed, evidence-informed evaluation and intervention will be emphasized. Outcome measures and quality of life questionnaires will be presented for a variety of conditions. Hands-on lab time allows for supervised instruction of pelvic function evaluation with external observation, palpation, and internal vaginal examination of pelvic skeletal and soft tissues.

Upon completion of this continuing education course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the scope of pelvic floor dysfunction and accompanying impacts of quality of life affecting populations across the lifespan.
2. Identify by observation and palpation perineal structures, pelvic floor muscle layers and specific anatomical structures of the pelvis
3. Provide education in pelvic muscle function and performance.
4. Describe and perform pelvic muscle evaluation techniques via observation, external perineal and internal vaginal canal palpation
5. Incorporate informed consent and a trauma-informed care approach to evaluation and intervention skills.
6. Choose appropriate outcome measure tools for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain
7. List indications, precautions, contraindications, and universal precautions for pelvic rehabilitation examination and treatment
8. Identify at least 4 specific pelvic pain conditions and the corresponding common pelvic rehabilitation interventions
9. Differentiate the various types of urinary dysfunctions and the appropriate behavioral treatment options available to the pelvic health provider
10. Perform evaluation and treatment skills for pelvic and abdominal wall dysfunction including but not limited to therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, patient education, functional training
11. Identify contributing factors to poor trunk and pelvic pressure management and the resulting effects on pelvic dysfunction
12. Develop evidence-based treatment plans and progressive clinical goals for pelvic dysfunctions including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary dysfunction, and pelvic pain
13. Verbalize appropriate use of modalities for specific categories of pelvic dysfunction to include electrotherapy, biofeedback, mechanotherapy, thermal agents.