Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Reproductive System of Men and Women

Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   16.75
Registration Fee:   $650.00

Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Complete review of the osteopathic theories of fascial release and all structures of the urinary system covered in level 1.
2. Cite potential causes for development of restrictions in the connective tissue of visceral structures of the reproductive system and peripheral pelvic nerves.
3. Describe the theory and application of mobilization of visceral structures relating to proper function of the reproductive system and peripheral pelvic nerves.
4. Identify visceral structures with relation to the reproductive system via external as well as internal vaginal and anal landmarks.
5. Identify peripheral neural structures via external, internal vaginal and anal techniques.
6. Recognize abnormal tissue mobility and motility of visceral and neural structures within the male and female reproductive system.
7. Apply the technique of three-dimensional fascial release to visceral and neural structures; utilizing external body and internal vaginal and anal approaches.
8. Recognize and treat fascial restrictions within the pelvis as it relates to symptoms of pain, dysfunctional voiding and defecation for the male and female patient.
9. Implement fascial release techniques into a comprehensive treatment program for the patient with varied urologic and gynecologic diagnoses to include prostadynia, dysmenorrhea, anorgasmia, mechanical infertility, dyspareunia, pudendal neuralgia, and pelvic pain as they relate to physical therapy.

Target 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. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.

Confirmation Notes

Special Considerations:
Seminar content is targeted to physical therapists. This continuing education course is open to male and female participants.

Agenda

Day One:
5:00 Registration 5:30 Introduction 6:00Review: Fascial and Visceral Concepts 7:00 Break 7:15 Review: Mobilization of Urinary System 8:00 Lab: VTUS Technique Review 9:00 Ajourn

Day Two:
8:00 Questions and Review 8:30 Uterus Lecture 9:30 Lab II: External Uterus Techniques: Pelvic Decompression, Broad ligament 10:30 Break 11:15 Lab III: External Uterus Techniques: Uterosacral Ligament, Round Ligament, Fundus Mobilization 12:15 Lunch 1:15 Cervix Lecture 2:00 Lab IV: Internal Uterus/Cervix Techniques: Fornices, Os, Uterovesical Pouch, Cardinal Ligament 3:00 Break 3:15 Lab V: Internal Uterus/Cervix Techniques: Demo and lab : Uterosacral Ligament, Balancing Fundus and Cervix, Uterine Motility 4:15 Ovaries/Tubes Lecture 5:00 Adjourn

Day Three:
8:00 Review of Day Two and Questions 8:45 Lab VI: Ovaries/Tubes Technique: Cervical-Ovarian Mobilization, Tubal Roll, Ovary Induction 9:45 Prostate/Testicle Lecture 10:45 Break 11:00 Lab VII: Testicle Techniques: Inguinal ligament, Suprapubic Fascia, Inguinal Canal, Spermatic Cord 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Lab VIII: Prostate Techniques: Central Tendon, Prostate, Puboprostatic Ligament, Motility 2:00 Infertility Lecture 3:00 Lab IX: Infertility Lab: Lymphatic Techniques ion & Case Study Presentation 4:00 Adjourn

Description

This continuing education course is a two-and-a-half day seminar designed to expand on the therapists existing knowledge concerning the relationship between the connective tissue surrounding the viscera and dysfunction within the urogenital system. Instruction will focus on the reproductive system and peripheral pelvic nerves of men and women as it relates to physical therapy treatment. This course is geared toward the therapist that has a working knowledge of fascial release and visceral manipulation and wishes to advance their manual therapy skills in this treatment modality.
Material will be presented that will allow the participant to immediately incorporate evaluation and treatment techniques for patients with diagnoses of dysmenorrhea, prostadynia, mechanical infertility, pudendal neuralgia and pelvic pain. The course will include lectures on anatomical structures as well as visceral theory and technique. Lab sections include both external abdominal, pelvic as well as internal vaginal and anal techniques.