Women's Pelvic Floor Health
Face to face teaching with a mandatory online module Through this diploma, the participants will take in depth overview of the pelvic anatomy , function and dysfunction with specific focus on pelvic floor dysfunction and female urinary dysfunction , in addition to focus on different chronic pelvic pain , physical therapy role in ante- natal and post- natal in addition to lower bowel dysfunction . All the previous will be discussed and looked through evidence base management plus exploring the role of a women health specialist in depth. By the end of the diploma the participants will be confident to interview patients with the above conditions, assess and apply proper treatment plan to achieve gaining healthy life style for these female patients
Tutor
Heba I. Fuad
BSc. CMT. CDNP. CMP. KCMT
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Senior physical therapist at the PM&R hospital, Kuwait.
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Clinical instructor for PT students (3rd and 4th years), Kuwait University.
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Clinical supervisor for PT trainees the in Female outpatient orthopedic PT unit at the PM&R hospital.
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Kinetic Control Tutor.
Heba is a manual and women's health therapist who completed her undergraduate studies at Cairo University in 1995 and worked clinically until 1998 before moving to Kuwait. Since then, she has been working to gain experience in evidence-based practice. From 1998-2000, she actively participated in the Kuwait-Dalhousie program held in PM&R hospital in collaboration between M.O.H and P.T office. Throughout her years of experience, she has attended conferences, symposiums, and workshops in Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and the U.A.E. By 2012, she was certified for medical taping and was introduced to PRIMEPHYSIO training. She continued to build her knowledge base and successfully passed the professional diploma in manual therapy held by Prime-Physio in Kuwait, completing her advanced clinical two-week placement in Sheffield, UK, in 2016. In March 2015, she was certified as a dry needle practitioner and a certified Mulligan practitioner. Her journey with women's health passion started in 2013 by attending multiple workshops for pelvic floor dysfunction assessment and management. She continued to improve her skills and successfully passed a six-month training program about the role of PT in women's health held by Kuwait University in 2015. As a senior of the PT female orthopedic unit in PM&R hospital, Heba is responsible for solving staff and patient problems in addition to managing a sufficient case load. She also shares in presenting lectures for public awareness and has conducted several internal and external training programs titled "Lumbo-pelvic dysfunction problems PT management".
Free webinar by Dr. Heba I.Fuad
Shereen Metwaly
PHD, MBA, CPHQ
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Doctoral Degree in Science of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
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IGR project manager at the Egyptian presidential initiative for women’s health
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Professional Diploma in Weight Management & Sports Nutrition, National Nutrition Institute
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Member at the American Society for Nutrition- (ASN).
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Member at The Middle East Society for Sexual Medicine (MESSM)
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Member at The American Physical Therapy Association(APTA), Women’s Health- USA.
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Member at The Arab Society of Therapeutic Nutrition& Complementary Medicine- (ASTIN-CM)
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Member at The Egyptian Arabic Society for Healthy and Therapeutic Nutrition (EASHTN)
Certified Women’s Health, Sexual Rehabilitation- health coach& Nutrition consultant Profound knowledge and expertise in this domain gained from various international institutions: Faculty of Physical therapy, Cairo University, Belgium Academy of Osteopathy- (IAO), Istanbul Dogum Akademis (Istanbul- Turkey), The Pelvic Expert Institute, Australia. The National Nutrition Institute in Egypt, Arab Society of Therapeutic Nutrition& Complementary Medicine (ASTIN-CM), the Egyptian Arabic Society for Healthy and Therapeutic Nutrition.
Course Preview
Topics to be covered:
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Demonstrate ICU Earning knowledge of the female pelvic anatomy & function.
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Supervised pelvic floor muscle evaluation (external palpation & internal vaginal examination).
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Recognizing signs leading to the impairment or limitations & being able to suggest treatment ( manual therapy / exercise/ patient education & stress management )
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Explore the role of PT in women’s health, feel confident to pass the message to other health professions.
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Discuss the female sexual dysfunction professionally.
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Discuss case studies and applying clinical reasoning.
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Clear understanding to the causes.
A- Online Module Content
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Introduction to women’s health & pelvic floor health
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Anatomy.
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Pelvic floor evaluation.
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PF terminology & muscle test.
B- Pelvic Floor Health Module
1) Urinary incontinence:
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Types and behavioral approaches
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Pelvic floor exercises
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Practical module
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Case study
2) Lower bowel dysfunction:
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Fecal incontinence & PT management
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Constipation management
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Practical module
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Case studies
3) POP ( Pelvic Organ Prolapse )
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Practical module
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Case studies
C- Pregnancy Health: (Prenatal & Postnatal) Module
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Pregnancy and beyond
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Hormonal influences
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Nutrition
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Spine & trunk
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Pelvic girdle pain
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Diastasis Recti
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Abdomen and pelvic girdle
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Episiotomy
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Cesarean
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Exercise in pregnancy ( pilates )
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Menapause
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Practical lab & Case studies
D- Advanced Pelvic Pain Module
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Chronic pelvic pain
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Sexual dysfunction
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Women health PT in sports
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Practical lab
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Final Exam