Assessing and diagnosing pelvic floor conditions appropriately in a chiropractic office is often the missing link associated with stubborn low back, pelvic or hip pain. Learn the basics of pelvic floor dysfunction, associated symptoms, an appropriate pelvic health screening, treatment basics and when to refer to another healthcare provider. Management of pelvic floor symptoms during exercise will also be addressed, specifically regarding running and strength training.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the prevalence of pelvic floor disorders and the general functions of the pelvic floor.
2. Identify pelvic floor symptoms associated with common conditions, such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
3. Learn to develop a differential diagnosis by using a pelvic health subjective questionnaire and objective assessment.
4. Understand different treatment in-office approaches for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
5. Learn how to support and manage pelvic floor concerns during exercise, specifically running and strength training.
PACE Approved States: AK, KS, ME, MO, ND, SD, TN
No Prior Approval (NPA) States: CO, CT, DC, DE, ID, IL, IA, IN, MA, MD, MI, MT, NE, NH, NJ, OH, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA, WY
Attendees are advised to check with their boards to ensure this is in accordance with state rules and regulations.
Approval of this course is not an acknowledgement or ruling by the Board that the methods taught in this course are recognized and approved by the Board as the appropriate practice of chiropractic as defined in 331.010, RSMo.
Pelvic Floor 101
Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
General Functions of the Pelvic Floor
Symptoms
General Functions of the Pelvic Floor
Symptoms
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Health Screening
Subjective Questionnaire
Objective Assessment
Treatment
Objective Assessment
Treatment
Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Management in Sport
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Management in Sport
Strength Training
Running
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Sarah Tirimacco
Brief Bio : Dr. Sarah Tirimacco was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She graduated with honors from The University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic from New York College of Chiropractic. As co-owner of Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic, she provides quality chiropractic and wellness care, including pregnant and postpartum patients, athletes, and their families in the Rochester community. She is specialty trained as a pregnancy chiropractor and has extensive training in postpartum care. |
Activity Number
MO-OL2024L410
CE Hours
2.00
Fee
$50.00