Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Paediatrics (online)

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Paediatrics

About the Course

At this time, there are very few pelvic floor physiotherapists across Canada who treat paediatric disorders. While this is partially due to a lack of related training, it may more importantly be due to the fact that the potential of our impact on this population is relatively unknown. This is an area of expertise with much promise.

This 2 day course, inspired by French kinesitherapist Guy Valancogne and given by Claudia Brown and Marie-Josée Lord, is designed to provide pelvic floor physiotherapists with the knowledge and tools necessary for the management of children suffering from various evacuation disorders.

This course involves theory only, with no practicals.

NOTE: This course can be taken in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Approach for Ano-Rectal Disorders

Important Information

Course:

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Paediatrics (2 days, Live-Online)

Dates:

November 25 and 26, 2023, in English
(10:30am - 6:30pm Montreal time)

Prices:

Special Combo price: $1250.00 CAD (+ applicable taxes)
Regular price: $750.00 CAD (+ applicable taxes)

Pre-requisites:

The Physical Therapy Approach to Female Urinary Incontinence – Entry level (or equivalent). Physiotherapy for Ano-Rectal Disorders (or equivalent)

Registration

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Course Objectives

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

To know and understand the maturation of the urinary and ano-rectal evacuation systems in the child.
To explore the physiotherapy management of various urinary and ano-rectal disorders in the child
To understand the specificity of the management of the child with evacuation disorders.
To be prepared to treat paediatric pelvic floor disorders in physiotherapy

This course will explore various functional urinary pathologies, including; dysuria, abdomino-perineal dyssynergia, eneuresis, and idiopathic bladder hyperactivity, as well as various functional ano-rectal pathologies, including: evacuation difficulties,recto-sphincteric dyssynergia,encopresis, Hirschprung’s disease, and imperforate anus.

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Course Schedule

Day 1, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm (Montreal Time)

Registration
Introduction
Maturation of the urinary and ano-rectal mechanisms in the child
Functional urinary pathologies
Functional ano-rectal pathologies
Functional investigations
Medical and surgical approach

Day 2, 10:30 am – 6:30 pm (Montreal Time)

Physiotherapy evaluation : history
Physiotherapy evaluation : physical
Goals of treatment
Behavioral modification, education, evacuation diary and exercise
EMG Biofeedback
Balloon techniques
Allied treatment approaches: dietary modification, medication and supplements, alarms
Case histories, treatment protocols, outcome measures

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:

"Everything was interesting, relevant and I am able to integrate what was taught into my daily practice right away."

"Claudia was fantastic, she is a great teacher and delivered the information in a way that was interesting, allowed for discussions, remained on time, and gave us assessment and treatments we could incorporate ASAP"

"Fantastic course, amazing instructor, feel prepared and confident to help this population"

"Great course! So much info!"

"course was very good, easy to apply clinically. Thanks!"