I am grateful for that! Participants who are pregnant who wish to participate fully in the entire course including in lab must bring a clearance letter from their physician allowing them to participate in the labs is required. I would like pictures bigger & not blurry.- Mallory Lott - New Orleans, LA, This course encompasses a wide variety of conditions and has given me the confidence to begin a career in pelvic floor therapy.- Abby Fitts PT, DPT - Anniston, AL, Great course so much valuable information. Lab assistants were fantastic help was always available.- Lisa Loveless - Strongsville, OH, The content of the course is wonderful and so comprehensive. Kevin Brittain, PT, DPT - Chicago, IL, The presentations were clear, organized, and engaging to listen to. I feel more empowered!- Trina Winner PT, DPT, OCS, CLC - Versailles, OH, This class was so inviting, open and helpful to grasp beginner level knowledge of PF treatment. I cant believe the amount of learning that happened. Lots of repetitions and practice learning intention. I now have the tools to help my orthopaedic patients also that have unresolved SI or LBP. List indications, precautions, contraindications, and universal precautions for pelvic floor examination and treatment 6. Day One Regan Kriechbaum, DPT - Mankato, MN, This was a great course to help PTs gain competency and confidence in treating pelvic floor patients. Describe the applications of SEMG biofeedback for the pelvic floor 10. Pelvic Floor Level 1 - Herman & Wallace However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course. Learned a ton and felt empowerment to apply it to help men, women & children with pelvic rehab. Excellent instructors with many personal examples of working with patient population very engaging, made a learning easy evidence based; great references for relevant studies.- Sandra M Smith, PT - Orlando, FL, Thank you for being so inspiring and taking time to teach us changed/motivated me to be/do more. Jessica made an anxious learning experience very comfortable.- Kelly Knott, PT DPT - Woodland Park, CO, Great course! Clinical treatment interventions will include therapeutic exercise, SEMG biofeedback, external manual therapy, patient related education/behavioral instructions and electrotherapeutic modalities. Katelyn Longanbach PT, DPT - Marquette, MI, This information was so needed could have been the 4th day! I feel ready to begin clinical work in this field even though I will be on my own in my area.- Sarah Warren, PT, DPT - Rock Springs, WY, It was a better and cure than the expected. So helpful and informative! - Gillian McGeorge, DPT, ATC, OCS - Ogden, UT, Wonderful class. The instructors and lab assistants were all very personable and empathetic. The information is immediately applicable to clinical practice. As an auspicious educator, Kim has been involved with many community-based education programs, including lectures and demonstrations to local yoga studios during instructor trainings, postpartum support groups, and support groups for those afflicted with neurological disease. Vaginal pelvic floor muscle examinations will be taught in labs. The course is loaded with information but they presented everything in a non-intimidating way and brought so much clinical connection to the material. The manual is well organized and a great reference to review. As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. I feel prepared with a foundational understanding of the PF. The 2nd lab feet a little short could use more time. Identify the various types of urinary incontinence and behavioral treatment options available to the physical therapist 8. They made it a fun and light learning environment. -Alison A Hayman - Chicago, IL, This course was amazing! - Taylor Collins, SPT - Savannah, GA, This was an incredible course. Advance your knowledge and improve outcomes using MedBridge's all-in-one solution. So I feel much more knowledge and more comfortable treating this population.- Dr. Kaitlyn Owen, PT, DPT - Nogales, AZ, Great course, Very informative! Patient History Form4. I learned so much and I was so engaged all weekend long. -Deanna Davis - Fort Smith, AR, Going to this course has really changed the way I want to practice PT. 2:15 - Case Studies Labs will be conducted under the supervision of instructors and teaching assistants. I cant wait for my next course. Rebecca Rohanna - Morgantown, WV, This course exceeded my expectations. I've done this 20 years - and I wish I'd taken this course years ago. The instructor will provide remote direction via zoom. 7:30 - Lab 1: PF Exam Techniques Part 1: Observation, Identification, Muscle layers, ICS Scoring Please Contact Us with any questions about the use of this text as a required reading in this course. The Herman & Wallace Institute welcomes all professionals who are appropriately licensed at our courses. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Urinary Incontinence 2. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute provides continuing education courses for medical professionals seeking to improve their pract. =============================, These video lectures in Teachable must be viewed in-full prior to the course Looking for more help and hands-on guidance during labs from vetted teaching assistants who are guiding participants meeting in groups of 10-16? - Ashley VandenBerg DPT, CMP - Lowell, MI, Great instructors with multiple experiences to share and learn from. This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Instructors were fantastic, very knowledgeable and very helpful. Now I cant wait to serve my patients using my new knowledge. I'm leaving . Katherine O'Brien CNM - catonsville, MD, Absolutely the best course I have ever attended. - Ellaine Sapin-Ancheta, PT - Wesley Chapel, FL, Sara and Jessica did a wonderful job giving an overview of a broad topic and empowering therapists to begin evaluating and treating the pelvic floor. I have a passion to help others and especially women and this course immediately heightened that passionate drive and stimulated my love for learning. Feeling like Im on the brink of a whole new chapter of my career! 4. Sarah Shaw, SPT - San Diego, CA, Coming in being a student, I was nervous how comfortable I would feel in being able to go into clinical and treat patients - however after the weekend I feel that I have enough tools and knowledge to see this population. Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. Knowledge base of instructors was remarkable.- Sharon Godbout, PT, DPT - Beverly, MA, This class was fantastic. - Karen Costello PT - Evergreen Park, IL, Excellent instructors. Im ready for my next (2B in NJ). Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care. Thorough, interesting and fun. 10) Additional Resources on Biofeedback and E-Stim from our Partners at CMT (Optional), ============================= Kept the atmosphere light and safe. SEMG documentation grids would be useful! Course discounts for the Pelvic Floor Series are capped at 10% no matter the group size or number of registrations. Participants who are pregnant also have the option ofbringing their own lab model for examination, or they have the option of working in a group of three during lab times. We ask that participants keep a personal bladder diary measuring and recording fluid intake and urine output for two days - one work day and one non-work day. I also learned so much about myself. Felt incredibly encouraged and supported throughout the weekend!- Jamie Coon, PT, DPT - Midlothian, VA, This class was one that I got very nervous about in the weeks leading up, but Im so glad I signed up. I look forward to taking more courses. Aimee Schuh PT, DPT - Silver Spring, MD, Presenters were Amazing! Being born with a vagina and other female anatomy is not a prerequisite for attending or participating fully in our courses. Please note, the Pelvic Floor series of courses typically fill up about 2-3 months before the scheduled course date. It is geared to the physical therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), vulvar pain, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). I learned so much, I cant wait for future classes. I have never felt so confident in my potential as an SPT, future DPT- I have found my passion through this course! Total video lecture time: 10 hours Song/Dance, hand movements, and funny stories made it interesting. -Morgan Hartmann, PT, DPT - Orem, UT, This is the BEST continuing course. They brought so much enthusiasm and knowledge each day!- Cassandra Hippensteel PT, DPT - Gilbert, AZ, Both instructors were fabulous! All participants must be therapists who are registered for this course who can give knowledgeable feedback to their partner during lab (no patients other unlicensed people). I look forward to continuing learning through the rest of the Heran & Wallace courses.- Caroline McDaniel, SPT - Indianola, MS, Thank you for being so passionate about what you do and passing that onto me!- Ilia Henderson, PTA - Statesville, NC, I was very impressed by the content & structure of this course. The instructors and other professionals in the class made me feel so welcomed and treated me the same as everyone else. Locate another therapist or small group of therapists who would like to register together as a unit. Thank you, Sara, for all of your insights. Thank you! The labs really helped to solidify the information.- Laura Smith, MPT, CLT-LANA - Aptos, CA, I feel that Pelvic Floor Level 1 will really help my practice. In her free time, Antoinette loves checking out new coffee spots, reading, live music events, karaoke with friends and playing with her puppy, Gadget.Instagram: @antoinettepelvicptlvEmail: info@whitewongpt.com. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care. It was a wonderful learning experience!- Makenzie VanWinkle OTDR/L - Mesa, AZ, This was a wonderful experience! Describe and perform pelvic floor muscle evaluation techniques utilizing observation, vaginal palpation, and SEMG biofeedback 4. The Herman & Wallace Institute welcomes all professionals who are appropriately licensed at our courses. Being born with a vagina and other female anatomy is not a prerequisite for attending or participating fully in our courses. DN - Shelby, NC, - Brittainy Hyslop MS, OTR/L CLT - South Lake Tahoe, CA, - Chelsea Boomer, PT, DPT - Escondido, CA, - Shanna Duffy, PT, DPT -South Royalton, VT, - Shannon Scott, PT, DPT - Scottsdale, AZ, - Katye Clark, PT, DPT, ATC - Indianapolis, IN, - Laura Greer, PT, DPT - Santa Barbara, CA, - Ella Dodi-Monk, PT, DPT, CEEAA - Lebanon, VA, - Ellaine Sapin-Ancheta, PT - Wesley Chapel, FL, - Allison Hogue, PT, DPT - Dawsonville, GA, - Meggon McCormick Mink, PT, DPT - Bristol, TN, - Megan McClary, DPT, OCS - Clarks Green, PA, - Ashley VandenBerg DPT, CMP - Lowell, MI, - Denise Beckers, PTA - Marina del Rey, CA, - Courtney Thompson, PT, DPT - Marina del Rey, CA, - Deidra R. Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS - Blackfoot, ID, - Gillian McGeorge, DPT, ATC, OCS - Ogden, UT, -Wallis Morris, PT, DPT, CSCS - Steamboat Springs, CO, -Cossette Burnham, SPT - Salt Lake City, UT, -Rachelle Gayle PTA, SDPT - Pittsfield, MA, -Jennifer L Kruger, DPT, PT - Boscobel, WI, -Danielle Mckinney, PT, DPT - Shalimar, FL, -Mary Jo Nice, PT, COMT - Redwood City, CA, Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Function (45 minutes), Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Examination (1 hour 30 min), Awareness of Trauma in Pelvic Rehab (1 hour), General Treatment of Pelvic Pain (1 hour), Electrical Muscle Stimulation(1 hour 15 min). Students are required to attend a hosted satellite course option and are not permitted to register for self-hosted events. I needed to grow my interest in Pelvic Floor PT. Highly recommend this course. Instructors made myself feel comfortable and also challenged my thought process with course content.- Randi Henriques, SPT - Upland, CA, Very clearly presented info. This course is geared to the therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), vulvar pain, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). It opened my eyes wide to the depth of PF health. The instructors were so knowledgeable, professional and inclusive. Please, Contact us about Hosting Pelvic Floor Level 1 or any other course! I have used tour online content for education for a while now and I was so fun to meet you! 10:30 - Lunch List appropriate outcome measure tools for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain 5. - Haley Reed, PTA - Little Rock, AR, Excellent Course! - Leah Roux, PT, DPT - Sarasota, FL, For something that was awkward at first, the instructors had such a way of putting my mind at ease and helping understand the anatomy and placement of the structure. Many participants find it helpful to review the anatomy of the pelvis and perineum A fulfilling opportunity. Cool as a student to hear from practicing people from different specialties.- Leah Connerty, SPT - Manchester, NH, This course was exactly the level of knowledge. Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations. Equipment at the course will be supplied by our biofeedback vendor,Current Medical Technologies. - Lindsey Grom, PT, DPT - Belmont, NC, I was nervous and completely green to this topic coming into the class. A computer with a Wifi connection that your group will be using to view the course. Thank you!- Michelle Fell - Mandeville, LA, Thank you, Heather for all your for Catchphrases and for sharing your personal experiences. Being born with a vagina and other female anatomy is not a prerequisite for attending or participating fully in our courses. Thank you, I feel ready for work!- Rachel Koebel, PT, MPT, GCS - South Milwaukee, WI, I absolutely loved the course instructors. This continuing education course is comprised of 10 hours of prerecorded lectures followed by 14 hours of live, interactive remote learning which will be completed by groups meeting at a specific satellite location. After the course is over, Teachable is where you will find your post-test and evaluation form to tell us what you thought, as well as your certificate. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html, ============================= Pelvic Floor Level 1 - Part 1 - Herman & Wallace I was engaged and interested the whole time! -Brooks Mullen, MSPT, CLT - Boxford, MA, Thanks, I feel very prepared to start evaluating and treating this patient population. Comfortable environment. I cant believe how much Ive learned in only a few days! As a pregnant participant who had to work in groups of 3s, I difficult to get labs completed in the amount of time intended for 2 people.- Amanda Satcher, OTR/L - Nashville, TN, Loved this course! It definitely helped me be more confident and comfortable providing this care. Carly Harns - San Diego, CA, I enjoyed the course and learned a lot. Laura Haley - Stockton, CA, The course was very well presented and organized. No one participant will be required to partner with any other participant during labs. Make a difference.- Lauren Winely, SPT - Evansville, IN, This was a great course and the instructors were very knowledgeable and made it comfortable!- Paige Slemmons DPT - Superior, WI, Cant wait to start treating patients!- Christa Antrim DPT - Albany, OR, You will leave this course feeling confident with bring able to examine and treat the pelvic floor!- Kimberly Rogers, PT, DPT - Zion Crossroads, VA, Thank you for taking time this weekend to discuss this area _ us learned a lot and cannot wait to put this to practice!- Trina Wunderlich, DPT - Huntsville, AL, I think if you can incorporate lab with the movement presentations on day 3 it would be easier to stay attentive. Well organized and useful/open/welcoming environment.- Audrey Finer PT DPT - Algona, IA, Jen and Teri are amazing at providing this course with real world application not just an educational course. Avery L Hill - Waco, TX, I loved the course and all the information - the instructors were great, and made sure during lab everyone had specific 1 on 1 time with the instructors. Such great tips for clinicians for not only treatments but marketing and billing which is great! Principles of Biofeedback from Professor Tim Watson's website- an incredible resource! 7. All of the practice was very helpful. There was a lot of information but no pressure to know everything again making it a great learning experience. I feel I have learned so much and cant wait to use this new knowledge. Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. - Deidra R. Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS - Blackfoot, ID, I loved the variety of teaching styles. Leaving to want to know more. I was never bored nor wished that the day was over, actually Im quite sad to be done. Shirlea Hennessy, PT, DPT, GCS - Fairfax, VA, This course is amazing! Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. Im looking forward to taking an additional course. Excited to keep taking Herman & Wallace courses!- Catherine Sink, PT, DPT - Johnson City, TN, I absolutely loved this course. This course exceeded all my expectations and made me super excited for this field!Ashley Wejrowski, SPT - Midland, MI, I did not just quickly go through and circle 10s I genuinely mean every 10 and I feel it would be wrong to grade any person/things any lower. 3) Managing Movement (1 hour) We have had to postpone many of our in-person Pelvic Floor Level 1 courses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Felt very comfortable.- Tanaye Maez - Center, CO, Jessica and the TAs were absolutely incredible. I attended the Pelvic Floor Level 1 Course, very anxious about what the experience would be like. We have gained much knowledge and cant wait to get into the clinic and start treating patients! I cannot wait to take the Pelvic 2A, 2B and Capstone. 7. - Emma Paul, PT, DPT - Berwyn, IL, I was so anxious about going into this course and the instructors did an incredible job of making me comfortable. - Taylar Chaney, PTA - LAKE WALES, FL, I attended the Pelvic Floor Level 1 Course, very anxious about what the experience would be like. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course). DN - Colorado Springs, CO, - Kelly Knott, PT DPT - Woodland Park, CO, - Jennah Jones, PT, DPT, COMT - Buena Vista, CO, - Angela Gonsalves, SPT - Fayetteville, NC, - Cassandra Hippensteel PT, DPT - Gilbert, AZ, - Amanda Callaghan, PT, DPT, OCS - Stateline, NV, - Danielle Brooke Sanders, OT - Lafayette, LA, - Sandra Walker, PT, DPT - Grand Rapids, MI, - Ashley N. Williams, PT, DPT - El Paso, TX, - Paulette Swanson PT, DPT, MS - Melbourne, FL, - Breanna Edenborough PT, DPT - Seminole, OK, - Danielle Shindler, PT, DPT - Houston, TX, - Amy Hinkel, PT, MSl, MSR-PT - Southlake, TX, - Jay Musial PT, DPT - Grand Junction, CO, - Jordan L. K. Malkowski, PT, DPT - Gillette, WY, - Kimberly Rogers, PT, DPT - Zion Crossroads, VA, - Sarah Warren, PT, DPT - Rock Springs, WY, - Michaela Ecklund, PT, DPT - Surprise, AZ, - Trina Winner PT, DPT, OCS, CLC - Versailles, OH, - Darlene Mowrey , DPT, PT, CMTPT - La Vista, NE, - Michelle Anne Johnson, PT, DPT - Woodward, OK, Katherine Thomas, PT, DPT - Grand Rapids, MI, Traci Lane Smith, OTR/L - Baton Rouge, LA, Lindsay Richard, MOT, OTR/L - Baton Rouge, LA, Paulette Selimo, PT, DPT - Boonton Township, NJ, Chelsea E Sweetman, PT, DPT - West Kingston, RI, Marisa C. Marino, pht, DPT - Brossard, QC, Rachel Gottesman, OTR/L - Willmington, DE, Sarah Elizabeth Cox, PT, DPT - Kill Devil Hills, NC, Lauren Borro PT, DPT, CMTPT - Bethesda, MD, Rachel Larson PT, DPT, CLT - Greenville, SC, Shirlea Hennessy, PT, DPT, GCS - Fairfax, VA, Elizabeth Cedermark, PT, DPT - Decatur, GA, Kimberly Nelson DPT, OCS - Burnsville, MN, Katelyn Longanbach PT, DPT - Marquette, MI, - Chelsea Waldkirch, PT, DPT - Centerton, AR, - Jamie Dills, DPT, Cert.