Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction| Price: $375 Experience Level: Beginner Contact Hours: 11 |
This continuing education seminar is a one-day course that introduces the participant to the use of biofeedback when treating bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor disorders. Participants will become acquainted with an amazing tool to enhance their practice. In this course, we will discuss the history, background/basics, and benefits of biofeedback when used to treat bladder, bowel, overactive pelvic floor, and other pelvic floor disorders. We will also review case studies with EMG signal analysis with the help of audience participation. The focus of this course will be introducing biofeedback equipment and software, administering a biofeedback assessment, conducting a treatment session, and patient instruction/education utilizing live demonstrations with audience participation. In the live lab, participants will experience using a self-inserted vaginal or rectal sensor and will practice sEMG assessments and treatments. Resources for additional training and board certification in this area of practice will be provided. Lab instructors are board-certified through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction. This course is also approved for BCIA’s recertification hours for board certification. There are pre-recorded lectures that must be viewed prior to the live course.
***Equipment required to participate in course: A 2-channel sEMG biofeedback hand-held unit with software on a laptop or computer. The participants who are self-hosting will need a vaginal and rectal sensor and abdominal leads. If you are attending at a satellite location, this equipment will be provided.
Self-Hosted participants do not need partners if they have the following items, all of which can be purchased on www.cmtmedical.com.
Audience: This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation.
Special Considerations: This coures instructs in the use of biofeedback equipement. Equipment at the course will be supplied by our biofeedback vendor, Current Medical Technologies. If you would like to contact them prior to the course to inquire about equipment purchases, you can do so using this link. A representative will be able to assist you if you tell them which Herman & Wallace course you will be taking.
Prerequisites
All pre-recorded lectures in Teachable for this course must be watched before the Live Component of the course. See the Schedule tab for the current list of pre-recorded videos
Required Readings
1. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Urinary Incontinence
2. The International Pelvic Pain Society Patient's Booklet on Chronic Pelvic Pain
3. Principles of Biofeedback by Professor Tim Watson (electrotherapy.org)
4. IUGA/ICS report on female pelvic floor terminology
5. Many participants find it helpful to review the anatomy of the pelvis and perineum
NOTE: Times below are listed in Pacific time zone
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These video lectures in Teachable must be viewed in-full prior to the course |
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7:30 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup |
Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to:
1) Participants will be able to explain to patients the rationale for using biofeedback for the treatment of bladder, bowel, and pelvic pain disorders.
2) Participants will be able to describe a biofeedback assessment, and how patients with complex cases will benefit from this treatment.
3) Participants will be able to explain tasks of an EMG instrument, and assessment and treatments using sEMG.
4) Participants will experience treating and being treated with the use of a rectal or vaginal sEMG sensor.
5) Participants will be able to describe treatment applications, case studies, practical strategies for immediate clinical use, and resources for further training/certification in this area of practice.
