Pelvic Pain
1-Day, In-Person Course

This course provides hands on training for physiotherapists to develop their skills in Women's Pelvic Health.

This course is for female physiotherapists interested in extending their knowledge and skills in Women's Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. Our advanced Pelvic Pain Course is designed for those who have already completed our Foundations Course, or equivalent and who have clinical experience in Womens Pelvic Health. Internal vaginal examinations are part of this course.

Presenters

Alexandra Lopes, Melissa Smith
Level

Foundation
Location

Pelvic Health Melbourne
3/216 Blackshaws Road
Altona North, VIC, 3025
Times

8.15 am - 3.45 pm
Inclusions

Morning/Afternoon Tea and Lunch

Dates

TBA
CPD Points

6.5
Price

$550 incl GST

This course is for female physiotherapists who have would like to expand their knowledge and clinical practice to assist patients with pelvic pain.

Our course is designed for small group learning and we offer a one-on-four tutor ratio for any of our intimate examination practicals.

As this is an advanced course, it is a requirement that you have completed one of the prerequisite courses, or have equivalent clinical experience.

Please contact us at PelvicHA@gmail.com if you have questions related to your eligibility.

This is an advanced course and students are required to have completed one of the courses listed below, or have equivalent clinical experience:

The University of Melbourne's Postgraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
Curtin University's Graduate Certificate in Clinical Physiotherapy (Continence and Women's Health Major)
WHTA 5-day Introductory Course
Pelvic Health Melbourne 4-day Pelvic Health Foundations Course
Years of clinical experience in the field

This 1-Day Course includes:

Theory Quiz
External Pain Assessment includes breath, ribs, abdominals, groin, inguinal region, spinal assessment, and neural testing.
Internal Pain Assessment with a q tip, touch mapping, skin assessment, and internal anterior wall assessment.
Treatment techniques for pain include TENs, pain science, breath work, stretches meditation and mindfulness, and external releases of tension.
Lubes, moisturisers, oestrogen cream
Dilators, vibrators, wands, ohnuts, rings
Case Studies

A Certificate of Completion will be provided for this session.

* All course dates are subject to change due to minimum enrolment requirements and unforeseen circumstances.

Detailed daily schedule

The learning objectives for this course are in two parts; 1. Theory and 2. Practical

Theory

Understanding basic concepts around pain science in relation to pelvic pain
To understand the detailed neuro-anatomy around the pelvis and vulva
To understand the definitions around pelvic pain
To identify different vulval skin conditions that a physiotherapist may see in clinical practice
To understand the pathophysiology behind endometriosis, adenomyosis and polycystic ovary syndrome.
To understand medical management for different pain conditions
To understand different physiotherapy treatment techniques for pelvic pain conditions
To complete clinical case studies in relation to different pelvic pain conditions

Practical

To perform a subjective assessment for a patient with pelvic pain
To perform an external pelvic pain assessment
To perform a complete pelvic pain assessment including vaginal examination
To be able to prescribe relevant treatment techniques for different pelvic pain conditions
To understand the relevance and appropriate use of vaginal dilators, TEN's, and vibrators in the management of pelvic pain.
To be able to use massage, neural and muscular stretches, breathing techniques and advise in the clinical management of patients experiencing pelvic pain

This course includes performing internal intimate assessments as well as acting as a patient and having these assessments performed on you.

Informed consent is required prior before to participation.

Whilst we do encourage you to experience internal examinations for your learning there are times when this is not possible due to medical or cultural reasons.

In these cases we ask that you arrange for a model to take your place for the internal exams by:

Bringing a model who you can practice on,
PAY for the services of a model to be examined in your place - at an additional cost

IF YOU REQUIRE A MODEL:
Please contact Pelvic Health Melbourne a MINIMUM OF TWO WEEKS before the course commences to allow us adequate time to arrange a model for you, or to notify us that you will be bringing a model

Contact us via email at: pelvicHA@gmail.com

We have moved to this approach based on feedback from our past participants and to prevent any potential irritation of pelvic pain or discomfort for everyone.

Places are limited for each course and enrolments are allocated in the order in which they are received and course fees paid in full.
All course materials will be supplied, including a printed copy of the course manual.
Pelvic Health Australia (PHA) is not responsible for any travel and/or accommodation arrangements or reimbursements.
Please check with us on current enrolments before booking your accommodation and transport for a course.
Pelvic Health Australia (PHA) reserves the right to make minor changes to the content, schedules and presenters as required, however, this course is intended to be provided as advertised.
Images taken during the event. Each participant will be asked to consent to Pelvic Health Australia (PHA) taking audio or images (photos or video) in relation to the event. These images may be used for marketing, advertising and promotional purposes.

We understand that plans can change and sometimes you may need to cancel or reschedule a course. To ensure fairness and transparency, we have established the following terms and conditions:

Minimum numbers are required for this course to operate.
In the event the course is cancelled by Pelvic Health Australia (PHA) due to insufficient numbers, participants will be notified as soon as possible and enrolment fees will be refunded in full.
PHA will not be held responsible for any costs relating to travel and/or accommodation expenses or cancellation fees incurred.
All cancellations are to be notified in writing.

Please Note: If an unforeseen genuine emergency requires a cancellation, please contact our office. Refunds will be determined on a case-by-case basis only.

The following cancellation fees will apply for all cancellations by a participant:

After enrolment - A refund will be provided less an administration fee of $50.00.
30 Days before the course start date - 50% refund will be provided
14 days before the course start date - No refund will be provided.
No-show fee for non-attendance - No refund will be provided.

If PHA can fill the cancellation with a new student, a refund will be provided, less an administration fee of $100.

If you are looking for accommodation close to the course venues we suggest the following:

Presenters

Alex has 30 years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist in the musculoskeletal and pelvic health fields. She has 23 years of experience in education:

The University of Melbourne undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy.
Australian Physiotherapy Association Level 1 and Level 2 Women, Men and Pelvic Health coursework
CFA - Continence Foundation of Australia community educaton
Fitness Industry - Conference PresenterWomen's Health Training Associates: Pessary Coursework

Alex is a Co-director of Pelvic Health Melbourne and Symmetry Physiotherapy. Encompasing 12 locations across Melbourne North and North western suburbs.

Alex has developed and delivered courses under Pelvic Health Melbourne covering:

Pelvic Girdle Pain: SIJ, Pubic Symphysis and Coccyx
Rectal
Pelvic Pain
4-day Pelvic Health Foundations
Real Time Ultrasound
NEW - Men's Health Unpeeled

Alex was the Past National Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Associations' Women's Men's and Pelvic Health group.

She is passionate about delivering high quality practical education to physiotherapists across the world to continue to progress the quality of pelvic health care for everyone.

Melissa has worked in private practice as a pelvic health andsports/musculoskeletal physio for over 16 years. Melissa has focused the past 10 years of her pelvic health training and clinical load on working with complex pelvic health patients.

Melissa is a clinical expert in the management of SIJ, Pubic Symphysis, Coccyx pain and complex pelvic health complaints and educates in this field.

We at Pelvic Health Australia believe enpowering physiotherapists through education encourages the best outcomes for patients.

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Presenters

Alexandra Lopes - Physiotherapist & Educator

Melissa Smith - Physiotherapist & Educator

Pelvic Pain1-Day, In-Person Course

1-Day Course

Future Students

Who is this for?

Pre-requisites

Course Schedule Summary

Download Full Schedule

Learning Objectives

Important Information - Internal Assessments and Addtional Fees

General Terms and Conditions

Cancellations

Accommodation

Presenters

Alexandra Lopes - Physiotherapist & Educator

Melissa Smith - Physiotherapist & Educator

Pelvic Pain
1-Day, In-Person Course