Pelvic Implications of the Running Athlete

Pelvic Floor Implications of the Running Athlete

$550.00

Pelvic Floor Implications for the Running Athlete

Live or Webinar Course

Running is a complex biomechanical process which can be derailed by pelvic floor dysfunction. Conversely, the impact of running can result in pelvic floor dysfunction and injury to the pelvic floor muscles. Runners have unique physical, nutritional, and psychological needs that require special attention from pelvic floor physical therapists. Additionally, runners often present to orthopedic specialists with knee and hip injuries that do not resolve as expected due to the presence of pelvic floor impairments that are missed by orthopedic physical therapists. Pelvic floor practitioners can provide necessary physical therapy treatment to address issues for runners and work in tandem with orthopedic colleagues for optimal rehabilitation of runners with pelvic floor dysfunction

Time Ordered Outline of Course:

Day 1

8:00-8:45 Introduction, Lecture: Role of the Physical Therapist

8:45-9:15 Lecture: The Pelvis & Pelvic Floor

9:15-10:00 Lecture: Biomechanics of Running

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-11:15 Lecture: Evaluation of the Runner

11:15-12:00 Lab: Evaluation Techniques

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

1:00-2:00 Lecture: Running Injuries Associated with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Treatment 

2:00-2:45 Lab: Stability Progression

2:45-3:30 Lecture: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Impairments Associated with Running

3:30-3:45 Break

3:45-4:30 Lecture: Therapeutic Exercise Training Plan for Runners with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

4:30-5:00 Lab: Foot/ Pelvic Floor Demonstration; Neuromuscular Control of the Pelvic Floor

Day 2

8:00-8:45 Lecture: Management of the Pregnant & Post Partum Runner

8:45-9:15 Lecture: Running Footwear Considerations

9:15-10:00: Running Gait Examination

10:00-10:15: Break

10:15-10:30 Explanation of Video Gait Analysis (VGA)

10:30-11:30 Lab Activity 1: VGA Female

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-1:15 Lab Activity 2: VGA Male

1:15-2:00 VGA Progression of Runner

2:00-2:45: Group Discussion

2:45-3:00: Closing Remarks

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Evidence Based Use of Trainers (Dilators) in Pelvic Rehabilitation 

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Learn evidence based rehabilitation protocols  for vaginal agenesis, post cancer treatment rehabilitation, and pelvic pain using vaginal trainers (dilators). This 1.5  hour course is offered in online format. It is ideal for health care providers who treat patients with pelvic pain, post cancer vaginal stenosis and atrophy, vaginal agensis (MRKH and AIS). Click the link to learn more. 

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What are students saying?

“So great! Very educational and applicable to my current population. I learned so much! I think it was very thorough for what the course was intended for.”
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“Wonderfully laid out and taught. Great communication from the instructor and great discussion. LOVED this course.”

"I look forward to Amanda teaching other courses! Great job! Very easy to listen to and open to questions!"

"Amanda is an excellent instructor-truly passionate about the pelvic floor and running!:

“An amazing and very helpful course. I feel more confident now!”