Course Title

Pediatrics Level 1 -Treatment of Bowel and Bladder Disorders

Course Description

This two day, remote course includes pre-recorded learning followed by a live, remote course taught by instructor Dawn Sandalicidi, PT on Zoom.

According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), by 5 years of age, over 90% of children have daytime bladder control. What is life like for the other 10% who experience urinary leakage during the day? Bed-wetting is another pediatric issue with significant negative quality of life impact for children and their caregivers, with as much as 30% of 4 year-olds experiencing urinary leakage at night. Children who experience anxiety-causing events may have a higher risk of developing urinary incontinence, and in turn, having incontinence causes significant stress and anxiety for children. (Thibodeau et al., 2013) Having bowel dysfunction such as constipation is also a contributor to urinary leakage or urgency, and with nearly 5% of pediatric office visits occurring for constipation, the need to address these issues is great. (Constipation in Children, 2013) As pediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction can persist into adulthood, pelvic rehabilitation providers must direct attention to the pediatric population to improve the health in our patient populations.

Start Date/Time and Time Zone:

Oct 28, 2023 9:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Location

NA - Registrants Attend this course via Zoom