Pelvic Floor Implications of the Running Athlete
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
