Course Objectives:
1- describe the anatomy and physicaology of the pelvic floor and genito-urinary system
2- determine the medical history and symptomology of a patient with pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD)
3- describe the basis for medical diagnosis and treatment for female PFD
4-list the types and eitiologies of PFD
5-demonstrate appropriate documentation, ICD-9 coding, and charging using CPT codes for the evaluation and treatment of patients with PFD
6- correctly perfrom eval-uation and treatment pro-cedures for patients with PFD
7- describe behavioral interventions and neuro-musculo-skeletal interventions for the treatment of patients with PFD
8- list at least 5 approaches for marketing physical therapy treatment programs for women
9- Describe 3 pelvic pain syndromes
Course Outline:
I. Pelvic floor & associated anatomy and physiology
II. Eitiology & epidemiology of pelvic floor dysfunctions
III. Medical evaluation, medical and surgical interventions
IV. Physical therapy examination, evaluation, and assessment
V. Documentation and charging
VI. Treatment techniques for pelvic floor dysfunction
VII. Pelvic floor assessment lab
VIII. Biofeedback and electrical stimulation lab
IX. Case studies and limited literature review
X. Marketing women's health
programs
XI. Pelvic pain syndromes