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.
