Pelvic Function Series Capstone - Fairfax VA (Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2026)

Pelvic Function Series Capstone - Fairfax VA is organized by Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and will be held from Oct 31 - Nov 01, 2026 at The Jackson Clinics, Centerville, Virginia, United States of America.

Course Description

Pelvic Function Capstone is an advanced-level course that will provide the pelvic health clinician with additional knowledge and tools to manage complex patient presentations more effectively. Participants will have the opportunity to learn advanced anatomy concepts, endocrine physiology, and how to integrate neurologic, pharmacologic, and post-surgical rehabilitation into patient care. Participants will understand how diagnoses such as pelvic congestion syndrome, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and neuro-inflammation can be addressed with pelvic rehabilitation. Clinicians will be introduced to self-care and managing boundaries with the goal of avoiding burnout. Practical, hands-on, supervised labs will include external and internal approaches focusing on neuro-myofascial approaches for the lower abdomen, inguinal canal, and pelvis. Capstone was designed as the culmination of knowledge and skills learned in the foundational courses of our Pelvic Function Series. The information contained in this course is immediately applicable to clinical practice.

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

1. Identify anatomy of structures including Camper’s, Buck’s, Scarpa’s, and endopelvic fascia.
2. Describe relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relating to specific conditions such as endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos, pelvic congestion syndrome, and neurogenic bladder
3. Incorporate informed consent, trauma-informed care and an approach that is sensitive to culture and religious beliefs for evaluation and intervention skills.
4. Demonstrate techniques in motivational interviewing, pain neuroscience education, and mental health screening
5. Describe necessity of medical referral and screening as appropriate for mental health concerns, genital and perineal skin conditions, pharmacology adverse interactions, and post-surgical complications
6. Describe common surgical procedures for pelvic organ prolapse, hysterectomy, mid-urethral slings, and neobladder
7. Perform examination, evaluation, and develop a prioritized plan of care appropriate for pelvic dysfunctions including multiple diagnoses that may interact with each other
8. Recognize signs, symptoms, and rehabilitation interventions for endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos, pelvic congestion syndrome, and neurogenic bladder
9. Describe lifespan considerations for hormonal influences on pelvic health conditions
10. Describe and demonstrate evaluation and treatment interventions for inguinal canal, scrotum, spermatic cord, scars, lower abdomen, bladder and urethra