The course is loaded with information but they presented everything in a non-intimidating way and brought so much clinical connection to the material. Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. Would like more info about diastalsis recite treatment. This was amazing!- Sarah Coggins - Waterbury, VT, As a student, this course taught me a lot about the pelvic floor that is missing from out curriculum. This course exceeded all my expectations and made me super excited for this field!Ashley Wejrowski, SPT - Midland, MI, I did not just quickly go through and circle 10s I genuinely mean every 10 and I feel it would be wrong to grade any person/things any lower. Cant wait to bring things to patients next week and build my existing practice. Plus, you make great connection with peers!- Kara Weber, SPTA - Otsego, MI, I was very nervous coming to this course and within minutes the speakers Jen & Megan set me and everyone at ease making it a safe & wonderful experience. It is highly recommended that participants register well in advance to reserve their seats. Instructors were fantastic, very knowledgeable and very helpful. Total video lecture time: 10 hours She believes in the healing power of movement, and the power of the biopsychosocial connection. Instructors were very professional but have great personalities. Participants who are pregnant also have the option ofbringing their own lab model for examination, or they have the option of working in a group of three during lab times. It was really nice.Emma Recane, PT/s - Maynard, MA, More case study discussion would have been helpful.Paulette Selimo, PT, DPT - Boonton Township, NJ, Makes me want to practice more and take PF2A-B! I would recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about pelvic health.- Carter Sonstein - St. Louis, MO, I am honestly shocked by how much we learned in such a short time & how much I retained! 1:00 - Break Learned a ton and felt empowerment to apply it to help men, women & children with pelvic rehab. Sarah Shaw, SPT - San Diego, CA, Coming in being a student, I was nervous how comfortable I would feel in being able to go into clinical and treat patients - however after the weekend I feel that I have enough tools and knowledge to see this population. The speaker enthusiasm made me feel like this is a real in I could work in.- Arin Lotter, SPT - Manchester, NH, This was a very intense course for me. Describe the applications of SEMG biofeedback for the pelvic floor 10. Patient History Form4. I stayed interested and engaged the whole time. Definitely taking more! I am excited to apply this course information in my practice and serve a population that so often is overlooked! also extremely helpful and will be such a great resource.- Christina Warne - Dover, NH, Very informative/clear. - Kelsey Crosby PT, DPT - Dayton, OH, Great quick-talking speakers, excellent lab assistants. If you need your employer to send a check for your registration payment, please click the Request Invoice button on the course event page to reserve your seat. They make you feel comfortable and ease nervousness. Please complete this assignment prior to the first day of the seminar. I 10/10 recommend H&W And I look forward to attending my next course!- Alex Widcamp, SPT - Westlake, LA, Very interactive and engaging course! I found the whole experience very exciting. We can also apply this discount if 2 therapists from a single clinic/hospital enroll in 3 or more courses (ie Registrant A enrolls in Course X and Course Y, Registrant B enrolls in Course X, and Registrants A and B both work at Clinic Z). Thank you so much for what you all do!- Severa Calzada PT, DPT - Katy, TX, I absolutely loved this class and got so much more out of it than I thought I would (and I thought I would get a lot!) 9:00 - Specific Diagnoses in Female Pelvic Pain =============================, 6:00 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup Elizabeth Cedermark, PT, DPT - Decatur, GA, This course opened my eyes to just how many people there are with pelvic related issues that I can help! Now, which is really exciting. SEMG documentation grids would be useful! - Anneke Bender, PT MSCS - Atlanta, GA, Jessica, Sara, and Darla have great personalities and are perfect for presenting this material. Instructors inspired learning and confidence. I have a new clinical passion! However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course. - Haley Reed, PTA - Little Rock, AR, Excellent Course! I cant wait for my next course. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance. -Molly Robbins SPT - Washington, MI, Jessica and Susannah are both excellent communicators from the very first and could sense their excitement for PFM treatment. Panys light heated attitude is great and I loved listening to her.- Matthew Harville, PT, DPT - Richmond, VA, Instructors/Aides were great! Teachable is where you will find pre-recorded videos and other pre-requisite learning, manual files, your liability waiver you must sign in order to participate, and any links to Zoom (if the course is a remote option). Day One Pelvic Floor Level 1 through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. -Megan Sievers PT, DPT - Holland, MI, Thank You so much! Pelvic Floor Level 1 - Part 1 An Introduction to Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment Description Objectives Schedule Price: $250 Experience Level: Beginner Contact Hours: 8.75 This remote continuing education course provides live instruction in foundational content in pelvic floor rehabilitation physical therapy. 3) Managing Movement (1 hour) I loved that the instructors came up to me and helped me introduce myself to the class. 4) Urinary Incontinence (1 hour 30 min) Describe and perform pelvic floor muscle evaluation techniques utilizing observation, vaginal palpation, and SEMG biofeedback 4. 9:30 - Lab 2: PF Exam Techniques Part 2: PF MMT, Laycock Exam, Pelvic Clock, Obturator Internus -Melanie Desamito PT, DPT - Waco, TX, I had a great experience with this course and thought it was a great introduction to womens health in a very comfortable and fun way. The energy and passion from instructors made class enjoyable even on lab instructing topics. I needed to grow my interest in Pelvic Floor PT. Regan Kriechbaum, DPT - Mankato, MN, This was a great course to help PTs gain competency and confidence in treating pelvic floor patients. Fantastic instructors. Im looking forward to taking an additional course. This has been such a great weekend.- Sara Foster, PT, DPT, CFMT - Salida, CO, Absolutely fantastic instructors and lecture presentations. Leaving to want to know more. We have had to postpone many of our in-person Pelvic Floor Level 1 courses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Find a suitable location from which the pair/group can all view the zoom lectures together. The International Pelvic Pain Society Patient's Booklet on Chronic Pelvic Pain 3. A representative will be able to assist you if you tell them which Herman & Wallace course you will be taking. Bloom - Pelvic Health Specialist, Physical Therapist Pany and Amanda complement one another and are a knowledge power house. 7. - Laura Greer, PT, DPT - Santa Barbara, CA, You made my PF1 experience amazing and so comfortable! This continuing education seminar teaches evaluation and treatment interventions by instructional assessment of the pelvic floor muscles with internal vaginal examination and SEMG biofeedback assessment. Instructors were very welcoming and accommodating to me. The instructors and other professionals in the class made me feel so welcomed and treated me the same as everyone else. Please, Contact us about Hosting Pelvic Floor Level 1 or any other course! Thanks for a great course!- Jay Musial PT, DPT - Grand Junction, CO, Wow. Instructors and lab assistants were passionate about Woman Health. All the instructors were so supportive and caring of our learning. The instructors were so great at hands on teaching all the techniques as well as teaching practitioners how to facilitate trust and comfort ability during pelvic muscle exams. Vaginal pelvic floor muscle examinations will be taught in labs. Learning about this topic will help me greatly to help so many people.- Renee Hogue, DPT - Artesia, NM, Great course! Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. I have DN and OCS certification and this course was most well-received. They were informative, made the class fun and put everyone at ease. The presenters were incredibly engaging and encouraging and made me feel like they genuinely wanted to help in every way to help the class. Thank you! I feel more empowered!- Trina Winner PT, DPT, OCS, CLC - Versailles, OH, This class was so inviting, open and helpful to grasp beginner level knowledge of PF treatment. Professional but still personal (Maintain sense of humor). - Allie Grden DPT - Lansing, MI, Excellent, lively, resourceful instructors, very supportive. Thank you! I love personal input and patient stories. There was a lot of information but no pressure to know everything again making it a great learning experience. I would like pictures bigger & not blurry.- Mallory Lott - New Orleans, LA, This course encompasses a wide variety of conditions and has given me the confidence to begin a career in pelvic floor therapy.- Abby Fitts PT, DPT - Anniston, AL, Great course so much valuable information. I was so nervous coming in to the 1st day, but all of the instructors/TAs made this learning environment one that was so comfortable.- Sarah Prejean, PT, DPT - Lafayette, LA, Loaded with useful information that will help a large portion of your patients. Labs were excellent and I feel prepared to see pelvic floor patients. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html, ============================= Principles of Biofeedback from Professor Tim Watson's website- an incredible resource! Everything was very organized.- Lindsi E. Johnson, MS, OTR/L, ATP - Springfield, MO, This course has ignited a file for being a PT that we thought was gave forever! - Amanda VanDyk DPT - Culver City, CA, I felt so comfortable and supported. In 2017, Kim was invited to guest lecture on the topic of Physical Therapys Role in Treatment of Vulvovaginal Dermatological Conditions during the American Urogynecologic Societys annual conference, and has also lectured to medical residents at Tufts Medical Center. - Mandy Peerboom, DPT - Twin Falls, ID, Nice to have materials prepared, snacks were good, Lab time was great! So I feel much more knowledge and more comfortable treating this population.- Dr. Kaitlyn Owen, PT, DPT - Nogales, AZ, Great course, Very informative! It inspired the class and learns with a better understanding of diagnosis of treatment of pelvic floor dipfunctions.- Amy Malone, PT, MPT, OCS - Gulfport, MS, Very educational and comprehensive. Thank you all for sharing your clinical expertise!- Christina Jensen DPT - Johnson City, TN, It would be beneficial for instructor to demonstrate on patient or through video of complete examination in parts then have us perform. Such good information presented during the course. applying a discount to a transaction after the transaction takes place), so if you are interested in exploring discount options and you are unsure if your transactions is eligible for a discount, please contact us to inquire. - Erika Brown, PT - North Vernon, IN, Pelvic Floor level 1 is an amazing course. I knew there would be an internal lab, and that was daunting to me. Advance your knowledge and improve outcomes using MedBridge's all-in-one solution. 7:45 - Lab 5: Pelvic Floor Examination and Prolapse Exam, External Palpation This is a satellite offering of our course, Pelvic Floor Level 1. Sarah Elizabeth Cox, PT, DPT - Kill Devil Hills, NC, Loved working case load as a group instructor. Instructors & TAs were all very knowledgeable & helpful throughout the entire weekend! As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. - Chelsea Waldkirch, PT, DPT - Centerton, AR, Really helped me feel comfortable as a male in an all female class for a pelvic floor class. There is tons of great info on evaluation on treatment. Very practical. DN - Shelby, NC, Great Introduction course. It is a fantastic introduction to the pelvic floor what it is, what it does and how to assess dysfunction. (Great idea to have lab assistant here, by the way!) 6:45 - Lab 4 Prep, Lab 4: Screening of Breathing & Load Transfer Strategies, Abdominal Wall Dysfunction Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. An invaluable learning experience. This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. - Ella Dodi-Monk, PT, DPT, CEEAA - Lebanon, VA, This has been the best course I have taken in my physical therapy career! Presentation of evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques will be emphasized. All of the faculty were helpful in making me feel comfortable, especially since I was the only male in the class. I can take the information with me back to my clinic. - Ashley VandenBerg DPT, CMP - Lowell, MI, Great instructors with multiple experiences to share and learn from. Knowledgeable and passionate instructors! Biofeedback Video - Please download and listen to the presentation. Highly recommended.Kelly Cooke, PT, DPT - Loda, IL, As overwhelming as this course could have been, the instructors and assistants were amazing! This brought the subject matter to life for me almost as much as the labs. After the course is over, Teachable is where you will find your post-test and evaluation form to tell us what you thought, as well as your certificate. Looking for more help and hands-on guidance during labs from vetted teaching assistants who are guiding participants meeting in groups of 10-16? We have gained much knowledge and cant wait to get into the clinic and start treating patients! Save Now! They were so knowledgeable about the material and helpful during the lab portion. The instructors made me feel comfortable and safe. I am amazed at the amount if information. All instructors and TAs helped us feel comfortable and confident. 8) Pelvic Organ Prolapse (1 hour 10 min) In response, we are now sponsoring Pelvic Floor Level 1as aSatellite Lab Course(our new format). Daily lab time allows for supervised instruction of pelvic floor muscle evaluation with external palpation and internal vaginal examination of pelvic floor musculature. The instructors were so welcoming and helpful that I instantly relaxed. Definitely looking forward to PF2A and PF2B. Thanks for being so open to having students - I feel so much more prepared for my pelvic floor clinical rotation! Kimberly Nelson DPT, OCS - Burnsville, MN, Great Course! 6:45 - Pelvic Floor (PF) Anatomy and Evaluation I cannot wait to get back to the clinic and use what I learned with my future/current PTs! Check it out! Cant wait to take more! Bladder Diary Assignment Instructions3. Ensured we all were understanding, open to explaining over and over, trying different techniques if necessary. All questions and concern addressed.- Jordan Lenkin, SPT - Denver, CO, Loved the course! This course is geared to the therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), vulvar pain, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). I attended the Pelvic Floor Level 1 Course, very anxious about what the experience would be like. Very grateful. Kim enjoys her spare time with her husband and puppy, camping, and reading. Bladder Diary Assignment Instructions3. I will never forget this course! Dr. Antoinette Gagliard is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Las Vegas. It was a wonderful learning experience!- Makenzie VanWinkle OTDR/L - Mesa, AZ, This was a wonderful experience! Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to: 1. Read more about What to Expect During Courses with Internal Lab Work. The Herman & Wallace Institute welcomes all professionals who are appropriately licensed at our courses. Before Day One - Katye Clark, PT, DPT, ATC - Indianapolis, IN, Loved the course!