Navigating The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause - Why It Happens and What To Do About It (Beyond Vaginal Estrogen)
Navigating The Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause - Why It Happens and What To Do About It (Beyond Vaginal Estrogen)
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The instructors
Overview
This practical, evidence-informed course is designed for clinicians working with individuals in the perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages of life. Going beyond estrogen, it explores how pelvic health physiotherapists can effectively screen for, support, and treat Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM).
Whether you’re new to pelvic health or looking to deepen your expertise, this course with Kim Vopni provides essential knowledge and tools to enhance your clinical practice.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the physiological and hormonal changes of menopause and their impact on pelvic floor health
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
- Review the latest statistics on GSM prevalence and its impact on quality of life
- Explore the role of pelvic health physiotherapists in screening, education, and management of GSM
- Identify a range of treatment options, including non-hormonal interventions and lifestyle strategies
Expand your pelvic health toolkit and confidently support your clients through the menopausal transition.
The instructors
BA(Psych), Restorative Exercise Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
Kim Vopni is a certified fitness professional and menopause support practitioner known as The Vagina Coach. She became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health after the birth of her first child over 20 years ago.
Kim is a sought-after speaker, a women’s health educator and the author of 3 books.
She began her work with the prenatal and postpartum population where she founded her own business and co-founded a 2nd company called Bellies Inc. She now works primarily with women in the perimenopause and post menopause phases of life. Doctors and Physical Therapists are always referring their clients to her Buff Muff Method as the go-to pelvic health resource that allows women from around the world find support through workouts, challenges and group coaching.
Kim also certifies other fitness and movement professionals to work with women with core and pelvic floor challenges through her Buff Muff Method Practitioner Certification.
You can find her on-line through her podcast Between Two Lips, her website at www.vaginacoach.com and on social media @vaginacoach
Material included in this course
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Course Materials
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Welcome and Resources!
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Full presentation
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Feedback
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Knowledge Check
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Course evaluation (required for US CEUs)
Has this course been approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants in the US?
Yes, our organization is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California (CA) by Redefine Health Education, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of CA.
Courses approved by other state boards in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on the state regulation:
AL | AK | AR | CO | CT | DE | GA | HI | ID | IN | IA | KS | KY | ME | MA | MI | MO | MT | NE | NH | NC | ND | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | UT | VT | VA | VI | WA | WI | WY
Please reach out to your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information. If you have a specific question about CEU approval for this course in your state, please direct your inquiry to info@redefinehealthed.com.
The following states are not pre-approved: AZ*, DC, FL*, LA, IL*, MD, MN, MS*, NM*, NV, NY, NJ, OH, OK*, TX, WV
*CE applications pending
Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval using the instructions on this document.
US PTs and PTAs: How many CEUs has this course been approved for?
This course has been approved for 1 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants in the US. Please see the FAQ 'Has this course been approved for CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants in the US?' for a detailed list of the approved states. In order for your US jurisdiction information to appear on your course certificate, you must complete your jurisdiction information on your Embodia profile as per this guide.