Herman and Wallace: Capstone Course

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Course Overview

Open to all OSS PT/PTA/OT/COTA

Pelvic Function Capstone is an advanced-level course that will provide the pelvic health clinician with additional knowledge and tools to manage complex patient presentations more effectively. The participant will have the opportunity to learn advanced anatomy concepts, endocrine physiology, and how to integrate neurologic, pharmacologic, and post-surgical rehabilitation into patient care. Participants will understand how diagnoses such as pelvic congestion syndrome, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and neuro-inflammation can be addressed with pelvic rehabilitation. Clinicians will be introduced to self-care and managing boundaries with the goal of avoiding burnout. Practical, hands-on, supervised labs will include external and internal approaches focusing on neuro-myofascial approaches for the lower abdomen, inguinal canal, and pelvis. Capstone was designed as the culmination of knowledge and skills learned in the foundational courses of our Pelvic Function Series. The information contained in this course is immediately applicable to clinical practice.

Presentation of trauma-informed, evidence-informed evaluation and intervention will be emphasized. Outcome measures and quality of life questionnaires will be presented for a variety of topics. Daily lab time allows for supervised instruction of advanced therapeutic techniques that can be utilized with complex case presentations.

For pelvic conditions, participants will learn to:

- Recognize the key signs and symptoms that lead to impairment, functional limitations and disabilities
- Describe the endocrine system physiologic principles and changes over the lifespan
- Use a holistic framework for patient evaluation
- Design a multi-modal plan of care for pelvic rehabilitation
- Perform clinical care based on patient presentation and goals

Clinical treatment interventions will include patient education, neuro re-education, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, therapeutic activities, self-care instruction, and recommendations for relevant modalities and referrals.

Prerequisites: In order to take the Capstone course, registrants must have previously completed Pelvic Function Level 1 through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA; and Pelvic Function Level 2A with H&W. Participants must also have completed either Pelvic Function Level 2B OR Pelvic Function Level 2C or both. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, to inquire about such exceptions please contact us.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this continuing education course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify anatomy of structures including Camper’s, Buck’s, Scarpa’s, and endopelvic fascia.
2. Describe relevant anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology relating to specific conditions such as endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos, pelvic congestion syndrome, and neurogenic bladder
3. Incorporate informed consent, trauma-informed care and an approach that is sensitive to culture and religious beliefs for evaluation and intervention skills.
4. Demonstrate techniques in motivational interviewing, pain neuroscience education, and mental health screening
5. Describe necessity of medical referral and screening as appropriate for mental health concerns, genital and perineal skin conditions, pharmacology adverse interactions, and post-surgical complications
6. Describe common surgical procedures for pelvic organ prolapse, hysterectomy, mid-urethral slings, and neobladder
7. Perform examination, evaluation, and develop a prioritized plan of care appropriate for pelvic dysfunctions including multiple diagnoses that may interact with each other
8. Recognize signs, symptoms, and rehabilitation interventions for endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos, pelvic congestion syndrome, and neurogenic bladder
9. Describe lifespan considerations for hormonal influences on pelvic health conditions
10. Describe and demonstrate evaluation and treatment interventions for inguinal canal, scrotum, spermatic cord, scars, lower abdomen, bladder and urethra

BEFORE DAY ONE

These video lectures in Teachable must be viewed in-full prior to the course
Total video lecture time: 8 hours
1) Advanced Anatomy (46 minutes)
2) Endocrine System: The Basics (28 minutes)
3) Endocrine System: Lifespan Considerations (43 minutes)
4) Endometriosis: Diagnosis & Medical Management (31 minutes)
5) Genital & Perineal Skin (37 minutes)
6) Topics in Neurologic Pelvic Rehabilitation (73 minutes)
7) Common Pelvic Surgeries & Procedures (54 minutes)
8) Pain Science in Practice (37 minutes)
9) Mental Health Screening (46 minutes)
10) Pharmacologic Considerations in Pelvic Rehab (57 minutes)
11) Neuroinflammation & Complex Conditions (35 min)

DAY ONE

6:00 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup
6:30 am PST - Course begins / Introduction to Capstone / Course Goals and Objectives
7:00 - Pelvic Health Anatomy - Beyond the Basics
7:50 - Lab 1 Prep: “Stacking” and Working with Fascia
8:15 - Lab 1: External Techniques- “Stacking” and Working with Fascia
9:15 - Break
9:30 - Endometriosis & Pelvic Rehab
10:00 - Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
11:00 - Lunch
12:00 - Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
12:45 - Lab 2 Prep: Internal Techniques - Anterior Structures
1:15 - Lab 2: Internal Techniques - Anterior Structures
2:15 - Break
2:30 - Case Studies Part 1: “Where to Start?”
3:30 - Adjourn

DAY TWO

6:00 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup
6:30 am PST - Course begins / Questions from Day 1
6:45 - Complex Patient Presentations & Challenging Conditions
8:00 - Boundaries & Burnout
8:30 - Break
8:45 - Lab 3 Prep: External Techniques- Anterior Structures
9:15 - Lab 3: External Techniques- Anterior Structures
10:30 - Lunch/Meal Break
11:15 - Case Studies: Part 2
12:15 - Lab 4 Prep: Internal & External Techniques- Lower Abdomen and Posterior Pelvis
12:45 - Lab 4 : Internal & External Techniques- Lower Abdomen and Posterior Pelvis
2:00 - Break
2:15 - Lab 5: Movement! Clinical Pearls
3:15 - Adjourn

CEUs:

23 contact hours

Cost

OSS Employees $795.00

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Herman & Wallace: Capstone Course