The Physical Therapy Approach to Female Urinary Incontinence (Entry Level)

About the Course

Urinary incontinence is an important woman’s health issue that can greatly affect quality of life. Statistics show that one woman in four experiences trouble with urinary incontinence. An important number of those afflicted with this condition can be much improved with the help of the pelvic floor physiotherapist.

Entry Level course dates:

2021 Dates to be determined shortly

Price:

Early bird price: $891.50 CAD (+ applicable taxes)
Regular price: $1120.00 CAD (+ applicable taxes)

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Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Become familiar with the anatomy and the role of the pelvic floor and its related structures
Acquire an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of micturition, as well as pertinent incontinence pathologies
Acquire knowledge of the urodynamic and urologic investigation procedures, as well as medical and surgical treatments for urinary incontinence
Perform an evaluation of the pelvic floor
Become able to establish and perform a physiotherapy treatment plan and its progression for incontinence
Know how to use manual and behavioural techniques, biofeedback and electrical stimulation to treat female urinary incontinence

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Course Schedule

Day 1, 8:30 - 4:30

Registration
Introduction
Role of the pelvic floor
Anatomy of the pelvic floor and related structures
Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system
Urinary incontinence
Urologic investigation and medical treatment

Day 2, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Day 3, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Day 4, 8h30 am – 4:30 pm

Your Instructors

Claudia & Marie-Josée are passionate about Pelvic Health physiotherapy and renowned for their extensive knowledge and expertise in this field both as clinicians and instructors. Their teaching style is very practical, well-organized, clear, fun and full of valuable information, enabling the students to begin treating patients immediately upon return to practise.

Claudia Brown B.Sc. P.T., M. Sc. Rehab. Sciences, MOPPQ, MCPA

Marie Josee Lord
B.Sc. P.T., MOPPQ, MCPA

Some testimonials from past participants:

”This course has changed the way I look and treat patients not only with pelvic floor dysfunction but with other orthopedic conditions as well! Can’t wait to take the next one!!!"

”In PT school they teach you very little about pelvic heath and therefore there is a lot of new information offered in the intro course – all of which I found interesting and relevant.”

”Claudia was so knowledgeable and just a lovely person. I had my 5 month old baby with me and everyone was so understanding and accommodating which I truly can’t express how much i appreciated.”

”I found almost everything we covered to be interesting. MJ was a great instructor who added really interesting clinical experience to a lot that we discussed, and was very engaging.”

”Thank you for sharing your knowledge and putting on such a fantastic course! It truly exceeded my expectations.”

‘‘I found there were so many tips and tricks I can both use myself and share with my patients. Very informative class.”

”I learned more this weekend then I ever have on a single course. Cannot wait to clinically apply this new knowledge!”

”Thank you for an informative course that provides participants with assessment skills and treatment techniques that will help patients so much. I will definitely be signing up for further Uro Sante courses!”