Male Pelvic Health
Male Pelvic Health
This course includes
The instructors
Overview
Men’s pelvic health is needed in every community. This online physiotherapy course provides foundational information to get you ready for treating men with pelvic pain, incontinence, constipation issues, and sexual dysfunction. We provide up to date information on treating male pelvic conditions based on current evidence, and critical thinking to make the most out of your treatments.
Join us to learn how to help the men in your community reach their goals and return to the things that they love.
We are committed to supporting course participants through the online system to answer questions and help problem solve!
Learning Objectives
In this online course you will:
- Understand the fundamental anatomy and physiology in order to work with men in pelvic health.
- Understand the current evidence and treatment for male pelvis issues.
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Using the biopsychosocial model from the initial encounter and in treatment.
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Develop home programs to promote self-management and self-efficacy.
The instructors
DPT
Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in December 2013.
Sandy teaches Health Professionals and Community Education classes on returning to function following back and pelvic pain, and co-teaches Advanced Level Male Pelvic Floor Evaluation/Treatment for Entropy Physiotherapy as well as Neurodynamics and Sensory Integration for Pelvic Pain and a Practical Application of Pain Science course with Pelvic Health Solutions.
Sandy’s clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women. Sandy is also pursuing opportunities for collaboration in research into the clinical treatment of pelvic pain conditions. Sandy has co-authored two papers, 2 book chapters and "Why Pelvic Pain Hurts" a patient focussed book.
PT, DPT
Material included in this course
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Primer
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Mens Pelvic Health Slides
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Module 1: Male Anatomy and Physiology
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Foundational Information
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The Digestive System
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Pain Physiology
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Feedback
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Module 2: Male Pelvic Issues
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Urinary Incontinence
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Prostate Cancer and Prostatectomy
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Incontinence: What Can We Do?
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Possible Physiotherapy Interventions
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What Should be Done?
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Male Pelvic Pain
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Influences on Pelvic Pain
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Treatment of Male Pelvic Pain
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Feedback
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Module 3: Home Program for Life
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An Opportunity for Change
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Movement Matters
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Supported Independence
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Feedback
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Practical Demos
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Male Pelvic Model
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Bladder Mechanics
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Feedback