Women's Pelvic Floor Health
Kuwait
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6 Face to face teaching Days 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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Course Content :
Topics to be covered:
Demonstrate ICU Earning knowledge of the female pelvic anatomy & function.
Supervised pelvic floor muscle evaluation (external palpation & internal vaginal examination).
Recognizing signs leading to the impairment or limitations & being able to suggest treatment ( manual therapy / exercise/ patient education & stress management )
Explore the role of PT in women’s health, feel confident to pass the message to other health professions.
Discuss the female sexual dysfunction professionally.
Discuss case studies and applying clinical reasoning.
Clear understanding to the causes.
A- Online Module Content
Introduction to women’s health & pelvic floor health
Anatomy.
Pelvic floor evaluation.
PF terminology & muscle test.
B- Pelvic Floor Health Module
1) Urinary incontinence:
Types and behavioral approaches
Pelvic floor exercises
Practical module
Case study
2) Lower bowel dysfunction:
Fecal incontinence & PT management
Constipation management
Practical module
Case studies
3) POP ( Pelvic Organ Prolapse )
Practical module
Case studies
C- Pregnancy Health: (Prenatal & Postnatal) Module
Pregnancy and beyond
Hormonal influences
Nutrition
Spine & trunk
Pelvic girdle pain
Diastasis Recti
Abdomen and pelvic girdle
Episiotomy
Cesarean
Exercise in pregnancy ( pilates )
Menapause
Practical lab & Case studies
D- Advanced Pelvic Pain Module
Chronic pelvic pain
Sexual dysfunction
Women health PT in sports
Practical lab
Final Exam
Who can attend:
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Physiotherapists (graduates and interns)
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Medical doctors
Fee
One Module
Individual registration: 150 KD
Group of 3 registration: 120 KD
Two Modules
Individual registration: 280 KD
Group of 3 registration: 220 KD
Three Modules
Individual registration: 400 KD
Group of 3 registration: 320 KD
