Pelvic Function Level 2A - Sacramento CA (Nov 21 - 22, 2026)

Pelvic Function Level 2A - Sacramento CA is organized by Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and will be held from Nov 21 - 22, 2026 at UC Davis Health, Sacramento, California, United States of America.

Description:
Pelvic Function Level 2A (PF2A) is an intermediate-level course that will provide the pelvic health clinician with more tools to comprehensively evaluate and treat pelvic dysfunction. The participant will have the opportunity to learn about common functional gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunctions including irritable bowel syndrome, fecal incontinence and constipation. Participants will understand how diagnoses such as hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures, and anorectal pain including pudendal neuralgia and coccygodynia may be improved with pelvic rehabilitation. Introduction to nutrition for bowel health, other colorectal conditions and oncology will be provided. Practical, hands-on, supervised labs will include an external perineal and internal anorectal approach as well as education in use of balloon re-training. This course was designed as a progression of knowledge and skills learned in the foundational course of our Pelvic Function Series: Pelvic Function Level 1: Introduction to Pelvic Health. 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. Daily lab time allows for supervised instruction of pelvic function evaluation with external observation, palpation and internal anorectal examination of pelvic skeletal and soft tissues.

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

1. Describe the scope of colorectal dysfunction and accompanying impacts of quality of life affecting populations across the lifespan.
2. Explain anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the colorectal and gastrointestinal system and their contributions to colorectal function and dysfunction
3. Perform examination and evaluation of pelvic floor function related to anorectal structures including specific pelvic muscles, key bony landmarks, and anorectal canal
4. Develop plans of care for constipation and fecal incontinence to include patient education, behavioral interventions, muscle re-training and other modes of care
5. Describe necessity of medical referral and screening as appropriate and describe common medical testing and procedures for colorectal dysfunction
6. Recognize signs, symptoms, and rehabilitation interventions for common colorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, and functional gastrointestinal disorders
7. Incorporate informed consent, trauma-informed care and a culturally sensitive approach to evaluation and intervention skills.
8. Perform evaluation and treatment skills for anorectal and abdominal wall dysfunction including but not limited to therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, patient education, functional training
9. Identify patients who are appropriate for and demonstrate balloon re-training for anorectal dysfunction
10. Differentiate signs, specific symptoms and design plans of care for conditions including pudendal neuralgia and coccyx pain
11. Identify safe and effective rehabilitation interventions for patients with colorectal oncological conditions.