Pelvic Floor Professional Education
Since 1990, both nationally and internationally, Kathe has trained professionals interested in evaluation and treatment of the lumbopelvic girdle and pelvic floor musculature issues. While remaining focused on the pelvis and pelvic floor rehabilitation, Kathe utilizes a whole body, holistic approach to evaluation and treatment. Her teaching addresses both women and men with significant urogynecological, postpartum, colorectal and pelvic musculoskeletal issues guiding professionals on evidence-based techniques to reduce or eliminate pain, improve overall function and teach self-care strategies.
Current Course Offering
Pelvic Floor Support Systems in Post-Partum Recovery, Pelvic Pain and Prolapse
This Boost Camp is designed as a one-day intensive continuing education seminar for experienced physical therapists treating pelvic floor dysfunctions. Patient/client management teaching will include identifying pelvic floor muscle diagnoses, as well as advanced examination techniques of female fascia, organ and pelvic floor anatomy applicable to postpartum women, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A plan of care will be implemented using the examination findings. Patient education and individualized functional treatment progressions will be emphasized.
The morning labs will include internal vaginal and rectal examination techniques to identify normal and abnormal anterior, posterior and apical pelvic support, including vaginal fascial mapping and assessment for perineocele, levator ani (LA) avulsion and measurement of external perineal landmarks (gh, pb) used for pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q). Participants will learn appropriate examination instruction and the difference of summarizing findings for the patient and for the practitioner’s own medical records.
Afternoon lab time will focus on musculoskeletal and functional evaluation and treatment. Participants will learn management of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) with attention to postures and the glottis, breathing and pelvic diaphragms. We will review the current research on the evidence-based benefits of lifestyle intervention verses pelvic floor exercise that will help practitioners formulate a comprehensive rehab approach that empowers a woman to be active.
The course registration fee includes a pre-course home study module and an extensive literature review of scientific articles supporting the concepts taught in the seminar. Review of this information (6-8+ hours) is required and will allow time in the seminar to focus on guided examination and treatment techniques practicums.
Upon completion of the seminar the participant will be able to:
- Name three locations of vaginal pelvic fascia support and genital hiatus support structures which could cause symptoms of pelvic pain.
- List three modifiable conditions that could affect results of vaginal fascial examination.
- Palpate and identify with internal vaginal examination levator ani avulsion, the ATLA, ATFP, ATRV fascial integrity, uterosacral ligament and cervix locations C and D.
- Demonstrate POP examinations both internal vaginal and external POP-Q measurements (gh, pb) using appropriate instructions and supplies.
- Describe two common POP-Q measurements and digital examination findings in patients with postpartum levator ani avulsion and POP.
- Describe symptom presentations in 6 types of POP as they relate to fascial support.
- Review current evidence-based literature summaries on IAP, Breathing and PFD.
- List three key abdominal wall and breathing assessments for patients with PFD.
- Assess and demonstrate IAP management strategies in conjunction with therapeutic exercise and functional activity programs for PFD.
The study module has independent objectives that are applied to CEU credit in CA.
| 7:45 | Registration |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | Introduction and Review of the Study Module Key Points |
| 8:15 | |
| 8:30 | Patient Presentations/ Outcome Measures/Case Study Discussions |
| 8:45 | |
| 9:00 | Pelvic Floor (PF) muscles, Endopelvic and Parietal Pelvic Fascia Anatomy, Levels of Vaginal Support (key point discussion of study module assignments) Exam Techniques for Postpartum screening, Pelvic Pain and Prolapse.
Lab 1 Practicum: Vaginal mapping of POP-Q points, Specific Measurements (gh, pb) cervix and uterosacral-ligament, LA Avulsion Assessment |
| 9:15 | |
| 9:30 | |
| 9:45 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 10:15 | |
| 10:30 | |
| 10:45 | Break |
| 11:00 | Detailed Vaginal Fascia Visualization and Identification techniques. Case Studies
Lab 2 Practicum: Vaginal exam techniques with 1/2 speculum. Positional differences in examinations, documentation. |
| 11:15 | |
| 11:30 | |
| 11:45 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 12:15 | |
| 12:30 | Lunch – Bring your own (45 minutes) |
| 12:45 | |
| 1:00 | |
| 1:15 | Lifestyle Interventions and Exercise for PFD. Musculoskeletal consideration. |
| 1:30 | |
| 1:45 | |
| 2:00 | |
| 2:15 | Lecture and Lab 3 Practicum: Abdominal Wall and Breathing Assessments, Valsalva vs Strain, Posture and Graded movement strategies. |
| 2:30 | |
| 2:45 | |
| 3:00 | |
| 3:15 | |
| 3:30 | Break |
| 3:45 | Lecture-Demonstration: Treatment Progressions, Transitional movements, Teaching IAP management and return to active lifestyles. Case studies. |
| 4:00 | |
| 4:15 | |
| 4:30 | |
| 4:45 | Verbal Post Test, Discussion with Questions/Answers. |
| 5:00 | |
| 5:15 | Evaluation |
| 5:30 | Adjourn |
This is an intermediate/advanced course. Participants must have prior training in internal examination of the pelvic floor.
Prior to the course, participants must review the entire Study Module, which can take 6+ hours. You will be emailed a coupon code to download the Study Module once your registration is complete. The cost for the Study Module is included in your course fee: however, if you cancel your registration, cost of the Study Module will be deducted from your refund. Please read the Cancellation Policy carefully.
Supplies to Bring:
- Electronic device (laptop, tablet or phone) for viewing lecture slides & materials
- Anatomy pictures from prerequisite study module
- Handheld mirror
- Headlamp or flashlight for exam use
- Sheets (top and bottom)
- Exam gloves for personal use during lab exam practicum
- Yoga mat or blanket for table padding (optional)
- Water bottle, snacks and lunch
Refunds for Course Registration
Refunds for tuition paid for a specific course—minus a $95 administrative/study module fee—are given if notification is received 14 days prior to the course start date. Notification must be given using the form linked below.
The administrative/study module fee applies to all types of registrations for continuing education courses without exception. Refunds will be made in the form of original payment (credit card or check). Please allow a two-week refund processing time once submitting the form.
Refunds will not be given under the following circumstances:
- Participant is a no-show at the course
- Participant wishes to cancel/transfer but does not inform the Kathe Wallace 14 days before the start of the course
Refunds as Credit Toward a Future Course
Participants who have paid in full have the option of transferring their registration to a future course under the following circumstances:
- The future course must be listed currently on www.kathewallace.com; participant must choose exactly which course they want to take and is responsible for paying for any difference in course pricing
- The transfer request must be received 14 days prior to the course start date
- The transfer credit expires one year from the date the participant submits their transfer request
Cancellation by Sponsor [Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resources PLLC]
Courses will not be cancelled due to low enrollment. However, rare events beyond the control of the sponsor can cause cancellation, such as terrorism, war, labor strike, natural disasters, instructor flight or travel plan interruptions, or instructor illness, death or family emergency. This is a non-exhaustive list of possibilities. If a course is cancelled as a result of unforeseeable events, whether or not they are listed here, the following terms apply:
- Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resources PLLC, will refund the registration cost minus a $50 reduced administrative fee. Participants have the option of transferring registration to another self-sponsored course, following the Refunds as Credit Toward a Future Course procedure above. The maximum liability from Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resource PLLC to any registrant will not exceed the payed registration fee.
- Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resources will not be held liable for any expenses or costs a registrant incurred related to his/her attempt to attend a cancelled course. These expenses or costs could include any or all of the times in this non-exhaustive sample list. Travel plans including airfare, lodging, mileage or ground transportation and personal or work-related loss of hours.
Pelvic Floor Support Systems in Post-Partum Recovery, Pelvic Pain and Prolapse
Course Description
This Boost Camp is designed as a one-day intensive continuing education seminar for experienced physical therapists treating pelvic floor dysfunctions. Patient/client management teaching will include identifying pelvic floor muscle diagnoses, as well as advanced examination techniques of female fascia, organ and pelvic floor anatomy applicable to postpartum women, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A plan of care will be implemented using the examination findings. Patient education and individualized functional treatment progressions will be emphasized.
The morning labs will include internal vaginal and rectal examination techniques to identify normal and abnormal anterior, posterior and apical pelvic support, including vaginal fascial mapping and assessment for perineocele, levator ani (LA) avulsion and measurement of external perineal landmarks (gh, pb) used for pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q). Participants will learn appropriate examination instruction and the difference of summarizing findings for the patient and for the practitioner’s own medical records.
Afternoon lab time will focus on musculoskeletal and functional evaluation and treatment. Participants will learn management of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) with attention to postures and the glottis, breathing and pelvic diaphragms. We will review the current research on the evidence-based benefits of lifestyle intervention verses pelvic floor exercise that will help practitioners formulate a comprehensive rehab approach that empowers a woman to be active.
The course registration fee includes a pre-course home study module and an extensive literature review of scientific articles supporting the concepts taught in the seminar. Review of this information (6-8+ hours) is required and will allow time in the seminar to focus on guided examination and treatment techniques practicums.
Course Objectives
This Boost Camp is designed as a one-day intensive continuing education seminar for experienced physical therapists treating pelvic floor dysfunctions. Patient/client management teaching will include identifying pelvic floor muscle diagnoses, as well as advanced examination techniques of female fascia, organ and pelvic floor anatomy applicable to postpartum women, pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). A plan of care will be implemented using the examination findings. Patient education and individualized functional treatment progressions will be emphasized.
The morning labs will include internal vaginal and rectal examination techniques to identify normal and abnormal anterior, posterior and apical pelvic support, including vaginal fascial mapping and assessment for perineocele, levator ani (LA) avulsion and measurement of external perineal landmarks (gh, pb) used for pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q). Participants will learn appropriate examination instruction and the difference of summarizing findings for the patient and for the practitioner’s own medical records.
Afternoon lab time will focus on musculoskeletal and functional evaluation and treatment. Participants will learn management of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) with attention to postures and the glottis, breathing and pelvic diaphragms. We will review the current research on the evidence-based benefits of lifestyle intervention verses pelvic floor exercise that will help practitioners formulate a comprehensive rehab approach that empowers a woman to be active.
The course registration fee includes a pre-course home study module and an extensive literature review of scientific articles supporting the concepts taught in the seminar. Review of this information (6-8+ hours) is required and will allow time in the seminar to focus on guided examination and treatment techniques practicums.
Course Schedule
| 7:45 | Registration |
|---|---|
| 8:00 | Introduction and Review of the Study Module Key Points |
| 8:15 | |
| 8:30 | Patient Presentations/ Outcome Measures/Case Study Discussions |
| 8:45 | |
| 9:00 | Pelvic Floor (PF) muscles, Endopelvic and Parietal Pelvic Fascia Anatomy, Levels of Vaginal Support (key point discussion of study module assignments) Exam Techniques for Postpartum screening, Pelvic Pain and Prolapse.
Lab 1 Practicum: Vaginal mapping of POP-Q points, Specific Measurements (gh, pb) cervix and uterosacral-ligament, LA Avulsion Assessment |
| 9:15 | |
| 9:30 | |
| 9:45 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 10:15 | |
| 10:30 | |
| 10:45 | Break |
| 11:00 | Detailed Vaginal Fascia Visualization and Identification techniques. Case Studies
Lab 2 Practicum: Vaginal exam techniques with 1/2 speculum. Positional differences in examinations, documentation. |
| 11:15 | |
| 11:30 | |
| 11:45 | |
| 12:00 | |
| 12:15 | |
| 12:30 | Lunch – Bring your own (45 minutes) |
| 12:45 | |
| 1:00 | |
| 1:15 | Lifestyle Interventions and Exercise for PFD. Musculoskeletal consideration. |
| 1:30 | |
| 1:45 | |
| 2:00 | |
| 2:15 | Lecture and Lab 3 Practicum: Abdominal Wall and Breathing Assessments, Valsalva vs Strain, Posture and Graded movement strategies. |
| 2:30 | |
| 2:45 | |
| 3:00 | |
| 3:15 | |
| 3:30 | Break |
| 3:45 | Lecture-Demonstration: Treatment Progressions, Transitional movements, Teaching IAP management and return to active lifestyles. Case studies. |
| 4:00 | |
| 4:15 | |
| 4:30 | |
| 4:45 | Verbal Post Test, Discussion with Questions/Answers. |
| 5:00 | |
| 5:15 | Evaluation |
| 5:30 | Adjourn |
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate/advanced course. Participants must have prior training in internal examination of the pelvic floor.
Prior to the course, participants must review the entire Study Module, which can take 6+ hours. You will be emailed a coupon code to download the Study Module once your registration is complete. The cost for the Study Module is included in your course fee: however, if you cancel your registration, cost of the Study Module will be deducted from your refund. Please read the Cancellation Policy carefully.
Supplies to Bring:
- Electronic device (laptop, tablet or phone) for viewing lecture slides & materials
- Anatomy pictures from prerequisite study module
- Handheld mirror
- Headlamp or flashlight for exam use
- Sheets (top and bottom)
- Exam gloves for personal use during lab exam practicum
- Yoga mat or blanket for table padding (optional)
- Water bottle, snacks and lunch
Cancellation Policy
Refunds for Course Registration
Refunds for tuition paid for a specific course—minus a $95 administrative/study module fee—are given if notification is received 14 days prior to the course start date. Notification must be given using the form linked below.
The administrative/study module fee applies to all types of registrations for continuing education courses without exception. Refunds will be made in the form of original payment (credit card or check). Please allow a two-week refund processing time once submitting the form.
Refunds will not be given under the following circumstances:
- Participant is a no-show at the course
- Participant wishes to cancel/transfer but does not inform the Kathe Wallace 14 days before the start of the course
Refunds as Credit Toward a Future Course
Participants who have paid in full have the option of transferring their registration to a future course under the following circumstances:
- The future course must be listed currently on www.kathewallace.com; participant must choose exactly which course they want to take and is responsible for paying for any difference in course pricing
- The transfer request must be received 14 days prior to the course start date
- The transfer credit expires one year from the date the participant submits their transfer request
Cancellation by Sponsor [Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resources PLLC]
Courses will not be cancelled due to low enrollment. However, rare events beyond the control of the sponsor can cause cancellation, such as terrorism, war, labor strike, natural disasters, instructor flight or travel plan interruptions, or instructor illness, death or family emergency. This is a non-exhaustive list of possibilities. If a course is cancelled as a result of unforeseeable events, whether or not they are listed here, the following terms apply:
- Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resources PLLC, will refund the registration cost minus a $50 reduced administrative fee. Participants have the option of transferring registration to another self-sponsored course, following the Refunds as Credit Toward a Future Course procedure above. The maximum liability from Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resource PLLC to any registrant will not exceed the payed registration fee.
- Kathe Wallace Pelvic Resources will not be held liable for any expenses or costs a registrant incurred related to his/her attempt to attend a cancelled course. These expenses or costs could include any or all of the times in this non-exhaustive sample list. Travel plans including airfare, lodging, mileage or ground transportation and personal or work-related loss of hours.
It is clear to me that Kathe’s ability as a teacher comes from her experience, caring, willingness to listen and desire to learn from her patients. She creates an environment that is a perfect balance of focus and fun.
My advice, take a course from her earlier in your career rather than later!
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Sample courses currently being offered:
- Pelvic Floor Support Systems in Post-Partum Recovery, Pelvic Pain and Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 101
- Foundations of the Pelvic Girdle
- Pelvic Floor Connections
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