This course provides an introduction to using cutting-edge Shockwave therapy technology in the clinic for improved patient outcomes specific to pelvic floor indications. Participants will come away from the course with an understanding of how this modality can enhance their own manual therapy treatment skills, as well as the efficacy of Shockwave Therapy versus other modalities such as ultrasound, dry needling, laser therapy, TENS, and NEMS.

In addition, participants will understand the differences in modalities available currently in order to consider what may be best for their clinic and patients. Lectures will cover; what is shockwave, how it can decrease pain and potentially accelerate healing, what is the research behind it, what are the different types of shockwave devices, and what are the best indications of use for each of them as well as case studies discussing patient protocols and outcomes.

Prerequisites
None. This is a beginner-level course.

Pre-Course Learning Requirements
10-14 days before the course, participants will receive an invite to join Teachable, an online learning platform. In Teachable, registrants will find video lectures, other pre-course learning materials, course manual files, mandatory liability waiver, and URLs for any Zoom meetings. We require registrants to complete teachable components in sequential order. Videos lectures are required and must be completed in-full before proceeding to the next Teachable section. At the conclusion of the course, registrants can access their post-test and course evaluation form to provide our curriculum team feedback on their experience, as well as download their certificate of completion - all via Teachable.

Audience
This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation.