Course 1: Integrating pelvic health into musculoskeletal practice
Saturday 30 October 2021, Christchurch, New Zealand
8.30am to 4pm
At Motus Rolleston Clinic
43 Shelley Street, Rolleston
$340 including GST for the one-day course.
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  • Do you want to learn more about pelvic health but you aren't ready yet to learn how to perform internal assessments?
  • Do you want to advance your knowledge of both women's and men's health?
  • Do you feel you are missing a piece of the puzzle when it comes to patient care?
  • Do you treat both female and male patients for general musculoskeletal issues?
Aims:
  • To advance participants' basic knowledge of pelvic, women's and men's health.
  • Provide clinical guidance on integrating this knowledge into musculoskeletal clinical practice.
  • Provide practical tools that participants can use immediately on return to clinical environment.
NOTE: Course 1 teaches you the basics of pelvic health for both males and females as it relates to general musculoskeletal practice; it does not qualify you to become a pelvic floor, or women's and men's pelvic health professional.
Contents:
This course will cover common conditions and issues for both women and men that you see in the clinic. The course covers:
  • How to complete a basic screening for pelvic health conditions
  • How to externally palpate the superficial pelvic floor muscles safely through clothing with patient consent
  • Return to exercise for post-partum women
  • DRAM management
  • Recurrent back, hip, and groin injuries and their relationship to the pelvic floor
  • Post-prostate surgery return to exercise
  • Pelvis fracture rehab – addressing the bottom of the pelvis
  • Adjusting programmes of care to account for pelvic health conditions
  • How to initiate training of the pelvic floor muscles
  • Respiratory conditions and the pelvic floor
  • Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy
  • Sportswomen and hormones
  • When to refer onwards to a pelvic floor or women's and men's pelvic health professional who completes internal examinations as part of their standard assessment and treatment
What are people saying about this course?
A great informative and eye-opening course, plenty of scope and need for pelvic health physiotherapy. Melissa is a great educator and gets all the points across with a cheeky approach and help from family and dogs - Marcel

I wish everyone spoke so candidly about all things vagina! After this course I can't wait to spread the word to anyone who will listen about how important our nether bits are. This course has truly highlighted the importance of the pelvic floor and has enriched my clinical practice so that I can confidently screen, externally assess and sign-post for many pelvic floor conditions. While strengthening the core remember the floor! - Charlotte

Melissa provided a research-based useful course, with information which can be immediately applied in the clinic, and in general life. I highly recommend her courses to anyone interested in pelvic health – Ilana

The pelvic health introduction course was a fantastic mix of theory and practical. It was a really relaxed setting which made what could be an uncomfortable topic much less daunting. Melissa is a great teacher and very funny, very easy to learn from! With the added bonus of doggie cuddles, it was one of the best courses I have been on! - Laura

It was a very refreshing way to be brought up to date with the statistics, anatomy, and current treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in a non-threatening and fun way. Loads of information, and I feel more confident to expand my history taking questions to best serve my patients - Elaine

I really enjoyed the level 1 Pelvic floor course. It had a good mix of practical and theory, Melissa's warm presentation style was great and I enjoyed the stories that accompanied it and came away with screening that I could use my very next day in the clinic. I would definitely recommend - Jeannie

Melissa's programme inspired me to pursue a career in pelvic health, and I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to attend this course - Anna

An excellent introduction into Pelvic Health Physiotherapy. Melissa is a great presenter and hostess. She makes a scary topic fun and non-threatening. We all need knowledge of the pelvic floor, everyone has one and everyone needs it to be working effectively! - Megan

What a wonderful course, Melissa delivered her course in a relaxed setting making learning fun and memorable. I have taken so much away from this course and hope I can now help my patients even more, especially with issues they may not readily seek help for – Laura

The level one into course opened my eyes to how extremely important pelvic health is for every patient not only the ladies. It made me feel confident in discussing this topic with patients and made me want to educate as many people on it as possible on it. The course was very educational and practical - Melanie

A fantastic way to ascertain whether you are interested in pelvic health. As well as a way to add another layer of understanding to your patient care - Rebecca

A great introduction to treating pelvic health. I have come away feeling more confident in being able to assess and treat pelvic floor issues interrelated to my musculoskeletal treatment - Grace

How was the food?

- "Nom nom"
- Absolutely delicious - best food on a course I have been to!!!
- 10+++/10!!!
- It was fabulous
- Food exceptional
- Amazing
- Delicious thank you and lots of drinks available
- 10! Best lunch I've ever had!
- Congrats to Team Melissa
- Appreciative of the different options

 

Presenter:
Dr Melissa Davidson
Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health
PhD, MPhil, Dip.Physiotherapy, B.Science, Dip.Manipulation,
Post Graduate Certificates in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor and Acupuncture)
Certificate in Health Science
Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand under Specialist Scope of Practice
Member of Physiotherapy New Zealand
Participants:
  • Female and male health professionals are welcome. If you treat male and female patients, this course is for you.
  • Health professionals welcome from new graduates upwards. No prior knowledge of pelvic floor, women's or men's health needed.
  • Limited course numbers.
Additional details:
  • Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided. If you have specific food requirements or allergies, we recommend you bring your own food with you.
  • External palpation of the superficial pelvic floor muscles through clothing will be taught as a group. Both male and female participants will be then split into small mixed groups to practice this technique on each other, with consent.
  • Bring yoga mat, water bottle and reusable cup for hot drinks (if you have one), pen and paper, clipboard (no desks provided), laptop and charger
  • Wear flexible and comfortable clothing. No jeans please.
  • A reading list will be sent out approximately 2 weeks before the course date
  • Bring a sense of humour and your brain; it's going to be a full on day :-)
Investment:
$340 including GST for the one day course in Christchurch.
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