Pelvic Floor Fascial Mobilization

Describe the theory and application of mobilization of visceral fascial structures relating to optimal function of the urinary system and pelvic floor.

Pelvic floor fascial mobilization. Differentiate treatment applications for fascial structures to include fascial induction fascial decompression and use of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization iastm 10. Mobilization of the visceral fascia. As a nationally recognized leader in the pelvic floor specialty of physical therapy she evaluates and treats many types of conditions referred to her by medical specialists in orthopedics physical medicine and rehabilitation urology gynecology gastroenterology and colorectal surgery. This two and a half day science based continuing education seminar is designed to expand on the therapists existing knowledge concerning the relationship between the connective tissue surrounding the viscera and various diagnoses within the urogenital system.

Implement myofascial mobilization techniques into a comprehensive treatment program for the patient with varied diagnoses of the lumbar pelvic and hip region as. Incorporate fascial mobilization techniques into a comprehensive treatment program for the patient with varied diagnoses to include orthopedic urologic gynecologic gastrointestinal and pelvic pain as they relate to the scope of physical therapy treatment. Take walks drink water and explore how fascia can enhance your. Implement fascial mobilization techniques within a comprehensive treatment program for the patient with varied diagnoses to include orthopedic urologic gynecologic gastrointestinal and pelvic pain as they relate to the scope of physical therapy treatment.

We often use different manual or hands on techniques for treating these dysfunctions including massage and myofascial release techniques we use a technique called visceral mobilization to release the deep tissue surrounding the organs. Two sessions of pelvic floor fascial mobilization pffm were performed and the patient fully recovered. A minimum of pelvic floor level 1 training to be approved if not. The authors suggest that pffm a novel fascial oriented manual therapy of the pelvic floor approach can be used for both hip groin and pelvic floor pain or.

For pediatric therapists completion of training such as pediatric incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction live course. Pelvic floor physical therapists treat a variety of different pain bowel bladder and sexual dysfunctions. 1 pelvic floor level 1 at a minimum. Female and male reproductive systems instructed by ramona horton mpt.

Understand the biological plausibility of how alteration of the normal mobility of visceral fascial structures can contribute to pelvic dysfunction. Kathe wallace has practiced physical therapy since 1976 focusing on pelvic floor rehabilitation since 1988. An important note is that we can actively or passively treat the fascia all day long but healthy habits are still the key.