Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Complete review of the osteopathic theories of fascial mobilization
2. List the known mechanisms of fascial based manual therapy, the somato-visceral and viscero-somato reflex
3. Review basic structures of the urinary system covered in level 1 and their treatment approaches
4. Cite potential causes for development of restrictions in the connective tissue of visceral structures of the reproductive system and potential causes of lymphatic congestion.
5. Identify specific visceral structures with relation to the reproductive system via external as well as internal vaginal and anal landmarks
6. Recognize abnormal tissue mobility of visceral structures within the male and female reproductive system
7. Apply the technique of three-dimensional fascial mobilization to visceral structures, utilizing external body and internal vaginal and anal approaches
8. Treat basic lymphatic congestion within the pelvis, as it relates to symptoms of pelvic pain and dysfunction for the male and female patient
9. Implement visceral fascia mobilization techniques into a comprehensive treatment program for the patient with varied pelvic health diagnoses to include pelvic girdle pain, prostadynia, dysmenorrhea, anorgasmia, mechanical infertility, dyspareunia, and pelvic/abdominal pain as they relate to physical therapy practice