I cant wait to go home and watch your TED talk! Thank you Amanda and Pany as well as Megan, Brittany & Emily for your knowledge and assistance throughout this course!- Allyson Kuhn, SPT - Leesburg, VA, I was thorough impressed with how open and inclusive this course was. This course was fantastic. I appreciate all the time they spent with us helping in the labs. I have used tour online content for education for a while now and I was so fun to meet you! Great course! 1) Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Function (51 minutes) I was also slightly temfied at the same time. Looking for more help and hands-on guidance during labs from vetted teaching assistants who are guiding participants meeting in groups of 10-16? I look forward to continuing learning through the rest of the Heran & Wallace courses.- Caroline McDaniel, SPT - Indianola, MS, Thank you for being so passionate about what you do and passing that onto me!- Ilia Henderson, PTA - Statesville, NC, I was very impressed by the content & structure of this course. -Jennifer L Kruger, DPT, PT - Boscobel, WI, This was a very helpful class, not only to learn new skills for PF dysfunctions specifically but for the help of my low-back pain patients. =============================, 6:00 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup A Facebook page for either this course or prior course participants would be helpful as well as a video of the PF YMCA!- Danielle Klein, PT - Hastings, NE, Thank you for empowering me to go out. I cannot wait to get back to the clinic and use what I learned with my future/current PTs! Identify specific pelvic pain conditions (vulvodynia, IC and CPP) and common physical therapy interventions 7. Im looking forward to taking an additional course. 1:15 - Lab 3: Bladder Diary Activity Thank you! 3:00 - Adjourn. Carly Harns - San Diego, CA, I enjoyed the course and learned a lot. Such great tips for clinicians for not only treatments but marketing and billing which is great! -Katherine Domenici - Concord, NH, I was beyond impressed with the knowledge, experience, and personable demeanors of the instructors and TAs. They went above and beyond to further our education and were very thorough with the information.- Alexandra Shipley - West Chester, OH, Truly gained a confident understanding in the female/male anatomy and the treatment for females. 12:45 - Final Lab Preparation Presentation Great overall educational experiences.- Jessie Andoscia, PTA - Exeter, RI, The instructors in this course were absolutely AMAZING. The instructor will be presenting to all satellites from a remote location via Zoom. Thank you!- Maricel Briones, DPT, CMTPT, OCS - Virginia Beach, VA, The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. - Allison Thomas, PTA - Republic, MO, I was very excited (and nervous) for this course and it exceeded all my expectations. I cant believe how much Ive learned in only a few days! Being new to Pelvic Health Therapy as well as an OT. 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. 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. I was so nervous beforehand but I have pelvic pain, but everybody made me comfortable and able to learn and participate in everything including the labs. 10:30 - Lunch What does self-hosted mean? This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. The instructors made the environment of course very comfortable. Thanks for being so open to having students - I feel so much more prepared for my pelvic floor clinical rotation! - Haley Reed, PTA - Little Rock, AR, Excellent Course! - Dang Le PT, DPT - Sunnyvale, CA, Great Course! I didnt feel like they were just reading power of slides, but provided a wealth of info and I cant wait to take my next class.- Sophie Ivy PT - Katy, TX, I feel confident & prepared to educate & treat my patients. Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. Click here for a list of satellite locations where participants will be gathering at hosted locations with teaching assistants to assist the learning. Arkansas State University Campus Calendar / Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Level 1 Course Participants who are pregnant also have the option of bringing their own lab model for examination, or they have the option of working in a group of three during lab times. A fulfilling opportunity. Bladder Diary (We will complete this as a group activity on the first day of the course)2. I wouldnt mind having EMG Day 3 and move Day 3s info to Day 2. Panys testimony about diversity and being inclusive was very heartfelt and genuine; it almost brought tears to my eyes! It is highly recommended that participants register well in advance to reserve their seats. I was never bored nor wished that the day was over, actually Im quite sad to be done. This is a "self-hosted" option for attending a satellite lab course. Had good supporting evidence (research).- Kristina Anwyll, SPT - Manchester, NH, I cant express how incredible this course has been. Im excited to help this population of people! I love personal input and patient stories. Im ready for my next (2B in NJ). Please note, the Pelvic Floor series of courses typically fill up about 2-3 months before the scheduled course date. Holly Kolander - Benson, MN, Nari and Jenni were amazing teachers! La Vida Las Vegas: 69: Why You Should See a Pelvic Floor PT and Birth I cant wait for my next course. SEMG documentation grids would be useful! Patient History Form4. Principles of Biofeedback from Professor Tim Watson's website- an incredible resource! However, upon the start of the first lecture, Sara and Heather made the classroom environment so comfortable and professional feeling. - Cassie Dalton, SPT - Indianapolis, IN, Dustiene and Heather were wonderful presenters. Total video lecture time: 10 hours Participants will need to sign up in groups of two or more in order to participate in labs. I enjoyed speaking to all the attendees and gaining new ideas to bring back to my clinical practice. I knew there would be an internal lab, and that was daunting to me. The course is loaded with information but they presented everything in a non-intimidating way and brought so much clinical connection to the material. The cost was definitely worth the experience! Things you can use in clinic tomorrow.- Agnes Feldoto - Hagersten, Excellent course content, Well presented. Excellent instructors with many personal examples of working with patient population very engaging, made a learning easy evidence based; great references for relevant studies.- Sandra M Smith, PT - Orlando, FL, Thank you for being so inspiring and taking time to teach us changed/motivated me to be/do more. Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to: 1. This course instructs in the use of biofeedback equipment. Students are welcome to attend satellite and remote courses with H&W once they have reached their third year and/or completed a hands-on clinical in their second year. 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. Christine Van Leeuwen, PT - Linton, ND, This is a great introduction for a true beginner. 9) Introduction to Biofeedback and Electrical Stimulation (46 min) I would like to see a pelvic clock. All instructors and TAs helped us feel comfortable and confident. Currently, Kimberly practices out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Level 1 Course List two diagnoses that would benefit from applications of electrotherapy 9. Kimberly has a special passion for treating athletes with pelvic floor dysfunction, and returning them to the sport or movement style they most love. She has a passion for lifelong learning, and education. - Melissa Niemiec ANP-BC - Rochester, MI, From the moment I walked through the doors, my nervous feelings calmed down. Labs will be conducted under the supervision of instructors and teaching assistants. You will need at least one person to work with during labs. There will be a ratio of at least one instructor/assistant for every ten participants. Well organized and useful/open/welcoming environment.- Audrey Finer PT DPT - Algona, IA, Jen and Teri are amazing at providing this course with real world application not just an educational course. Im in an underserved area & I feel like I have the tools to make a big import in my community. Clinical treatment interventions will include therapeutic exercise, SEMG biofeedback, external manual therapy, patient related education/behavioral instructions and electrotherapeutic modalities. I learned of how many additional tools I have after this weekend. I will definitely take more classes! The time in lab was crucial to solidify the skills.- Michelle Laging PT, DPT - Denver, CO, Amazing course! A satellite means that participants will be gathering in a given location and watching the instructor present remotely on the same screen. The content was interesting and presented clearly. Pre-recorded videos that are required must be watched before going onto the next session. Excellent teachers. Lots of support and supplemental help after the course offered.Becka Bisset, PT DPT - East Lansing, MI, This is best owned class Ive taken! 7) Awareness of Trauma (1 hour) Cant wait to continue learning this important topic. And very applicable right away when I return to work and practice. I learned so much, I cant wait for future classes. - Kelsey Crosby PT, DPT - Dayton, OH, Great quick-talking speakers, excellent lab assistants. Antoinette earned her Bachelor's of Art in Biology with minors in Health Promotion and Psychology from Bridgewater State University. Best course I have been to! - Megan Bush, COTA - Tupelo, KS, Taking PF1 as a student was very nerve-wracking. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care. My pelvic health education in grad school was a power point presentation. I feel ready to put to use my new skills on Monday! She has completed postgraduate continuing education courses with the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman & Wallace Institute in: examination and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, athletes and pelvic rehab, myofascial release, pregnancy rehab, male health, advanced orthopedic assessment for the pelvic health therapist, and nutrition perspectives for pelvic health. So helpful and informative! Make a difference.- Lauren Winely, SPT - Evansville, IN, This was a great course and the instructors were very knowledgeable and made it comfortable!- Paige Slemmons DPT - Superior, WI, Cant wait to start treating patients!- Christa Antrim DPT - Albany, OR, You will leave this course feeling confident with bring able to examine and treat the pelvic floor!- Kimberly Rogers, PT, DPT - Zion Crossroads, VA, Thank you for taking time this weekend to discuss this area _ us learned a lot and cannot wait to put this to practice!- Trina Wunderlich, DPT - Huntsville, AL, I think if you can incorporate lab with the movement presentations on day 3 it would be easier to stay attentive.