Physiotherapy for Ano-Rectal Disorders
Physiotherapy for Ano-Rectal Disorders
(in-person version)
There is a large amount of work to be done by physiotherapists in the field of ano-rectal disorders. Patients suffering anal incontinence, evacuation difficulties, and various pathological and post-traumatic conditions can benefit from our help, through education, pelvic floor and global retraining, rectal re-education techniques and behavioral modification.
This course is given over 2.5 days, and includes theoretical and practical sessions as well as a revision of the pelvic floor evaluation procedure.
(Entry Level) course in uro-gynecology, The Physical therapy approach to female urinary incontinence (or equivalent)
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Be adept at performing a clinical evaluation of the pelvic floor and related structures
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the lower digestive tract
- Be able to describe diverse pathologies that lead to ano-rectal disorders
- Be aware of various investigation procedures for ano-rectal disorders
- Be able to describe related medical and dietetic approaches
- Be able to perform a physiotherapeutic evaluation for patients with ano-rectal disorders
- Be able to establish realistic goals of physiotherapy treatment and to devise a complete treatment plan
- Understand how to adapt the treatment plan and approach according to the individual and his particular progression
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Course Schedule
Day 1, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Day 2, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Day 3, 8:30 am – 12:00 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:
"The ballooning techniques were super interesting!"
"There was a good amount of lab time for each lab."
"well explained practical application of assessment, differential diagnosis, and treatment"
"course was very good, easy to apply clinically. Thanks!"
Important Information
The Physical Therapy Approach to Female Urinary Incontinence – Entry level (or equivalent).