Created by: Heather M. Truog, OTD, OTR/L, PYT
capstone project for post-professional doctoral program
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
PELVIC HEALTH
Aspects of Clinical Application:
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Biomechanical mobilization/manual therapy of the pelvic floor musculature, fascial layer, and surrounding soft tissues
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Strengthening, conditioning, and coordination training of pelvic floor musculature
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Neuromuscular re-education of pelvic floor musculature
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Neuromuscular re-education of hip/spinal kinematics and postural patterning to promote optimal systemic function of kinetic chain
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Compensatory and adaptive strategies with and without use of adaptive equipment to achieve bowel, bladder, and sexual participation and/or independence
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Bowel and bladder retraining programs
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Nutrition and lifestyle education to promote functional independence and systemic optimization
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Biopsychosocial adaptations and interventions to optimize occupational performance, engagement, and perceived success in day-to-day living.
Potential Certifications:
Biofeedback Certification International Alliance
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Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD)
- find a class @ www.pelvicfloorbiofeedback.com, to certify with Tiffany Ellsworth Lee, OTR/L, BCB-PMD, PRPC
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Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute
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Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification (PRPC)
Specialized Training/Education:
The Barral Institute
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Visceral Manipulation Certification Program (two levels) (external)
John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Treatment Centers and Seminars
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Women’s Health Seminar (internal)
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Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release (external)
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Lindsey Vestal's Courses (The Functional Pelvis)
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OT Pioneers: Introduction to Pelvic Floor Therapy for Occupational Therapists (online)
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also check out Lindsey's tool-kit for professionals: Pelvic Health HQ
Burrell Education
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Interested in beginning a career in Pelvic Health?
Check out the Blog section to read the candied interviews with Sujata Martin, MS OTR/L, CD, postpartum specialist, and Kayla Bryant, MOT, OTR/L, pediatric specialist, to see how they got inspired, got motivated, and got started in this area of practice.