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This new two day yoga course will enable participants to use yoga therapeutically as a treatment and rehabilitation tool  with their patients through :

• Understanding the many different styles of yoga so you can safely recommend classes for your patients/clients
• Developing your skills through practicing the key elements of yoga that work well with physiotherapy so you can use them personally and professionally : (asana- physical practice/ breath control/mindfulness/meditation)
• Exploring what the postures ‘do’ in terms of alignment and movement function, and how they may ‘feel’ for patients/clients 
• Review the latest evidence for using yoga as part of a patient’s treatment and management.
• Practice and learn some proven yoga sequences - including breath work and mindfulness  -to use with patients on a one-to-one and small group basis. (Learn how to adapt these to use with patients with a wide variety of conditions)
• Bring this all together to develop a clinically based approach to including yoga as part of a treatment plan both individually and as part of a class, e.g lower back pain.

This updated  two day yoga course will enable participants to use yoga therapeutically as a treatment and rehabilitation tool  with their patients through :

• Understanding the many different styles of yoga so you can safely recommend classes for your patients/clients
• Developing your skills through practicing the key elements of yoga that work well with physiotherapy so you can use them personally and professionally : (asana- physical practice/ breath control/mindfulness/meditation)
• Exploring what the postures ‘do’ in terms of alignment and movement function, and how they may ‘feel’ for patients/clients 
• Review the latest evidence for using yoga as part of a patient’s treatment and management.
• Practice and learn some proven yoga sequences - including breath work and mindfulness  -to use with patients on a one-to-one and small group basis. (Learn how to adapt these to use with patients with a wide variety of conditions)
• Bring this all together to develop a clinically based approach to including yoga as part of a treatment plan both individually and as part of a class, e.g lower back pain.

This Course is taught by Sarah Marsh BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, MCSP, a highly experienced Yoga practitioner and Physiotherapist.

This two-day course will teach clinicians how to implement a model of yoga for the healthy and complicated pregnancy and post natal period. Attention will be given to yogic prescription based on systemic changes and natural phenomenon experienced during pregnancy and the post natal period.

AIMS

• Improve ‘on-call’ clinical reasoning skills, formulation of accurate problem lists and treatment plans.
• Improve knowledge of physical treatment application.

You will improve background knowledge of;

respiratory anatomy and physiology

pulmonary pathologies and pathophysiology, inc CXR &Ax

breathing patterns

respiratory problems amenable to physiotherapy

range of treatment skills relevant to each problem & rationale- choosing

respiratory failure- Type I or II? What to do? ABGS

physiology associated with ventilation/ NIV/ CPAP

Practical elements within above;

              positioning- lung vol, VQ, during chest clearance

suction- nasal demo + open, closed, use of airways

                NIV/CPAP/ cough assist

ALL breathing techniques and modifications

early mobility/ exercise- when appropriate

This two-day course will help health care professionals integrate evidence-based psychological techniques and strategies into their routine clinical work.

This course is ideal for physios & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Male & Female pelvic patients.

What we will cover:

• Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients

• Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging

• Develop functional rehab strategies for DRAM patients using US as biofeedback

• Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)

• Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise

• Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US

• Use of US imaging in abdominal rehab and breath rehab

• How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your  Pelvic Health clinic

Ideal for physiotherapists & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Male & Female pelvic health patients.

1st time live face to face in the UK : Specialist   course with Suzanne Carney  to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more

This new Hybrid Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy patient.

All the course theory will be sent to you approx. 3 weeks before the course date and you will be able to study this in your own time (Equivalent to day 1 of the course).

Day 2 will be with Gerard face to face in clinic where he will focus on hands on techniques and interactive discussion. Gerard has previously taught men's health physiotherapy in Ireland on several occasions ( Pre-Covid) and trained in Trinity College Dublin.

Gerard has experience of running successful strongly evaluated hybrid pelvic health courses in his Birmingham , UK clinic in both male and female pelivc health physiotherapy.

This will be one of the few Paediatric and adolescent Pelvic Floor and health courses to be run in the UK. With a focus on external techniques, education, behaviour modification, exercise and external pelvic floor techniques this course will equip delegates to add this specialised area of pelvic health to their clinical practice.

The course will focus on Paediatric Pelvic Health : The next frontier in Pelvic Physiotherapy.

1. Conditions that may affect the pelvic floor, diaphragm, respiratory system and musculoskeletal system leading to bowel and bladder dysfunction in the younger patient.
2. Riak  factors in the youner  patient for urinary , bowel dysfunction or pelvic pain.
3. Anatomy , Physiology or the developing reproductive system, urinary system and digestive systems and identifying dysfunction.
4. Assessment and management of the younger pelvic floor patient
5. Role of education and behaviour modification in dealing with the younger pelvic health patient and their parents or guardians.
6. How to develop a pelvic health service or specialty in paediatrics. Who are the key players.
7. What are some great therapist and patient resources.

Tutor: Carina Siracus PT, DPT, WCS

Carina Siracusa, PT, DPT, WCS practices with Ohio Health in Columbus, Ohio, USA where she is a pelvic floor therapist and the program coordinator for the oncology rehabilitation team.  She also works closely with the OhioHealth Neuroscience tower where she heads up the wheelchair clinic as well as the neuroincontinence program.  She served as the CAPP Pelvic Committee Chair from 2011-2015.  She has been teaching for the Section on The American Physical Therapy  Women’s Health section  for over 5 years. In 2017 she was part of the 1st Focused Symposium on Paediatric Pelvic Health at WCTP 2017 in Cape Town. Carina is one of the few pelvic health physiotherapists to specialise in both paediatrics and paediatric pelvic health giving her a unique perspective on these young patients.

PROGRAMME

9.00 - 9.30am Opening Keynote 
Mr Bill Rea, Consultant in Pelvic Pain, Univ Hospital Bham
"Current Thoughts in Pelvic Pain Management"

9.30 - 10.15am
Dr Sandy Hilton: APTA, Entropy Physiotherapy, Chicago, USA.
"Bridging the gap: Musculoskeletal, Pain Science & Pelvic health"

10.15 - 10.30am 
Mr Bill Taylor: Pelvic Health Specialist, Taylor Physiotherapy, Edinburgh 
"Men’s Health Physiotherapy: PT has so much to offer "

10.30 - 11.00am 
Coffee, Trade exhibition & Networking

11.00 - 11.45am 
Dr Ruth Jones: Cerian Life, Dr Ruth Jones Physiotherapy, Hampshire.
"The Athletic Pelvis & Pelvic floor" It matters a lot

11.45 - 12.15
Expert Panel Discussion 
Mr Bill Rea, Dr Sandy Hilton, Mr Bill Taylor, Dr Ruth Jones

12.15 - 1.15: Lunch, Trade Exhibtion & Networking

1.15 - 2pm
Miss Maria Elliott / Mr Tim King: London Pelvic Health Group
"What has biomechanics got to do with Ante & Post natal"

2 - 2.30pm 
Miss Catherine Brown: PhD Canditate, University of Limerick
"Pelvic Health & Neuro": From PhD to clinical practice

2.30 - 3pm 
Mr Gerard Greene Birmingham Pregnancy, Post Natal & Women’s Health Clinic
"Lessons learnt from developing a pelvic Physiotherapy Clinic”

3.00 - 3.20pm Coffee, Trade Exhibition & Networking

3.20 - 4pm 
Mrs Clare Lait Specialist Oncology & Macmillan Physiotherapist 
"Exercise & Oncology : Breast cancer to Prostate" It works

4pm - 4.30pm 
Expert Panel Discussion 
Maria Elliot, Tim King, Catherine Brown, Clare Lait

4.30 Summary, Conclusion and raffle prizes 

Pre Summit Course with  Dr Sandy Hilton ( APTA, Chicargo , USA)
Friday 17th June 2016
"An Intergrated approach to the Pelvic Patient: Linking the Pelvic floor, Manual Therapy and Pain Science"
Fee: £147 ( See separate link)

The Pelvic Organ Prolapse Course for Pelvic Health Physiotherapists 

 This practical one day course will focus on the assessment and mangement of pelvic organ prolapse. There will be a combination of theoretical and practical sessions to include vaginal and rectal assessment. Therefore the course is aimed at experienced pelvic health physiotherapists or other health professionals with this professional training and scope of practice.  

This course will cover common conditions that present to pelvic health  physios  that are related to post natal trauma .

Bowel Dysfunction for Physiotherapists

All the course theory will be sent to you approx. 3 weeks before the course date and you will be able to study this in your own time (Equivalent to day 1 of the course).

Day 2 will be with Lisa face to face in clinic where she will focus on hands on techniques and interactive discussion. This will be held in our Birmingham Pregnancy, Post-natal and female pelvic health clinic.

Gerard & Lisa have experience of running successful strongly evaluated hybrid pelvic health courses , initially run in November 2023 with amazing feedback from all those who attended.

Join us for one of Ireland's 1st Physiotherapy courses  to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more.

This one-day course will enable clinicians to:

Aims of the one day course are -

1. Introduction to Airway clearance techniques

2. Understand airways physiology, ‘normal’ airway clearance and reasons for sputum retention.

3. The AD Technique- explanation, delegate demo and try out–breathing pattern and lung volumes

4. The different breathing techniques, ACBT,PEP, Flutter, Acapella.

5. How breathing techniques work -physiological basis of the breathing technique and lung volume

6. Further to point 5 understand how the technique will be tailored to the individual patient

7. Understand the impact of pathology on sputum production and clearance

8. Understand the use and impact of Cough Assist, IPPB/NIV in ITU/Poorly Patients

9. Be able to evaluate patient problems and demonstrate a high level of reasoning when considering individual case studies

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:

On completion participants will have:

•  Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
•  Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.

•  Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

For the £30 booking fee, you will recieve £30 worth of free formthotics to use straight away back in your clinic!

Event Description

This 2 day Introductory Men’s Health physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the patient Pelvic Health related conditions. It will introduce the physiotherapist to the variety of conditions these men present with including Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain & post prostatectomy urinary incontinence. This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health PT service. 

Who should attend?

Designed for Male & Female physiotherapists who want to develop/update their knowledge of Men’s Health Physiotherapy. It will equip you to start working with male patients with pelvic disorders and to develop a new role or service.

 Learning Objectives

• Male Pelvic Floor anatomy, function and dysfunction.
• Developing detailed history taking skills with these conditions.
• Exploring the psychological, emotional, cognitive, social & behavioural aspects of the physiotherapy related conditions these men present with.
• Internal Examination in Men’s Health Physiotherapy, with optional practical teaching in this area following group discussion.  
• Assessment & Management of Male Pelvic Pain
• Introducing the “EZ Magic” therapeutic device and its role in management of pelvic pain and building self-efficacy.
• Role of Musculoskeletal & exercise based physiotherapy in the male pelvic pain patient to include athletic pelvic pain. Bridging the musculoskeletal, sports & pelvic health gap.
• Role of transabdominal ultrasound scanning & its use in the over or under active male pelvic floor.
• Introduction to the Management of pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence in a post prostate cancer surgery patient.
• How do develop a Men’s Health Physiotherapy service & role : An expanding role for Physiotherapists

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:

On completion participants will have:

•  Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
•  Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.

•  Developed confidence in using, handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

For the £30 booking fee, you will recieve £30 worth of free formthotics to use straight away back in your clinic!

This innovative   two day course sponsered by   is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports  and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about  the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Participants  on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this
• Safe return to sport post natally

When: Saturday/ Sunday 6/7th June 2020

Cost: £e tbc  

Tutor: Mr Gerard Greene  Pregnancy, Post Natal & Women's Health Physiotherapist

Details to follow 

This twilight  practical live online course will be delivered over two Tuesday   evenings ( Tuesday 22nd March and Tuesday 29th March 2022 6-9pm )

Safe Use of Acupuncture during Pregnancy

This new one day course is ideal for Physiotherapists, midwives, osteopaths, chiropractors and other healthcare clinicians to learn how the use of acupuncture alongside manual therapy treatments can be used in the management of the pregnant patient.

Participants on this course will:

• Develop the knowledge and understanding to know when and how to safely apply acupuncture during pregnancy.

• Learn about how to clinically reason treatments to then manage patients with back pain, SPD, and pelvic girdle pain.

• Develop their skills in a mixture of western based and traditional Chinese medicine during practical needling sessions to ensure safe technique of new and unfamiliar acupuncture and trigger points.

• Review and discuss the management of other pregnancy related conditions and how these can be managed with full reference to research based evidence.

This one-day course will enable clinicians to:

• Update and refresh their Respiratory clinical skills
• Improve their respiratory clinical reasoning abilities
• Develop Respiratory  background knowledge to include
  • Pulmonary Pathology, Respiratory Anatomy & Physioloogy,
  • Ventilation & Postioning
  • Effects of Anaesthesia
  • Respiratory failure
• Explore patient management through the use of Case Studies

This one-day course will enable clinicians to:

• Update and refresh their Respiratory clinical skills
• Improve their respiratory clinical reasoning abilities
• Develop Respiratory  background knowledge to include
  • Pulmonary Pathology, Respiratory Anatomy & Physioloogy,
  • Ventilation & Postioning
  • Effects of Anaesthesia
  • Respiratory failure

This one-day course will enable clinicians to:

• Update and refresh their Respiratory clinical skills

• Improve their respiratory clinical reasoning abilities

• Develop Respiratory  background knowledge to include
  • Pulmonary Pathology, Respiratory Anatomy & Physioloogy,
  • Ventilation & Postioning
  • Effects of Anaesthesia
  • Respiratory failure

• Explore patient management through the use of Case Studies

Tutor: Dr. Paula Agostini PhD MSc MCSP

Paula works as a Clinicial Specialist in Thoracic Surgery in Birmingham Heartlands Hospital. She is a recognized expert in respiratory physiotherapy having  multiple peer reviewed publications in impact rated Journals and having presented at numerous conferences. She has extensive experience of delivering high quality respiratory CPD courses in the UK and Ireland. She is an External Guest lecturer for Birmingham University and University of Central England. She has just completed her PHd in Respiratory Physiotherapy in  Coventry University.

Respiratory Oncall made easier with  Dr Paula Agostini April  2019

AIMS

• Improve ‘on-call’ clinical reasoning skills, formulation of accurate problem lists and treatment plans.
• Improve knowledge of physical treatment application.

You will improve background knowledge of;

respiratory anatomy and physiology

pulmonary pathologies and pathophysiology, inc CXR &Ax

breathing patterns

respiratory problems amenable to physiotherapy

range of treatment skills relevant to each problem & rationale- choosing

respiratory failure- Type I or II? What to do? ABGS

physiology associated with ventilation/ NIV/ CPAP

Practical elements within above;

              positioning- lung vol, VQ, during chest clearance

suction- nasal demo + open, closed, use of airways

                NIV/CPAP/ cough assist

ALL breathing techniques and modifications

early mobility/ exercise- when appropriate

Respiratory Oncall made easier with  Dr Paula Agostini 29th June  2019

AIMS

• Improve ‘on-call’ clinical reasoning skills, formulation of accurate problem lists and treatment plans.
• Improve knowledge of physical treatment application.

You will improve background knowledge of;

respiratory anatomy and physiology

pulmonary pathologies and pathophysiology, inc CXR &Ax

breathing patterns

respiratory problems amenable to physiotherapy

range of treatment skills relevant to each problem & rationale- choosing

respiratory failure- Type I or II? What to do? ABGS

physiology associated with ventilation/ NIV/ CPAP

This innovative one day clinical courseis ideal for physiotherapists with an interest in Women’s and Men’s Health wanting to refresh, update or develop their Ultrasound imaging skills.

This course is ideal for physios & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Male & Female pelvic patients.

What we will cover:

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  Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients

  Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging

  Develop functional rehab strategies for DRAM patients using US as biofeedback

  Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)

  Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise

  Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US

  Use of US imaging in abdominal rehab and breath rehab

  How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your  Pelvic Health clinic

  Gerard has developed 3 specialist pelvic health clinic in West Midlands . He has delivered strongly evaluated ultrasound imaging courses in pelvic health for Mrs Maria Elliot and is actively involved in US imaging pelvic health research in Coventry University. He has taught pelvic health physiotherapy courses in Ireland, UK, Japan, South Africa and has mentored numerous female and male pelvic health physios in the use of ultrasound imaging.

This innovative one day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of pelvic health patients.

What we will cover:

• Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients
• Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging
• Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)
• Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise
• Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US
• Using US imaging for pelvic floor relaxation in pelvic pain patients
• How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your Pelvic Health clinic

This new course allows participants to integrate evidence-based Physiotherapy Pilates techniques and strategies into their women’s health practice to include Pelvic Girdle pain, Rectus Diastasis, Post Natal rehab  and pelvic floor re-training.

Ticket cost €147

This new course allows participants to integrate evidence-based Physiotherapy Pilates techniques and strategies into their women’s health practice to include Pelvic Girdle pain, Rectus Diastasis, Post Natal rehab and pelvic floor re-training.

A Practical Evening on Male Pelvic Pain

with Mr Peter Dornan ( APA, Author , Pelvic Pain : An MSk Approach)

Peter Dornan is an Australian Physiotherapist and viewed by many as the God Father of Men’s health Physiotherapy. His books are viewed as seminal texts on Pelvic Pain management from an MSk perspective. This is a unique opportunity to spend an evening with Peter as he delivers a hands on practical seminar on his approach to Pelvic pain and dysfunction. Due to the practical element places will be limited .

Pelvic Organ Prolapse for Physiotherapists: Hybrid Course.

All the course theory will be sent to you approx. 3 weeks before the course date and you will be able to study this in your own time (Equivalent to day 1 of the course).

Day 2 will be with Lisa face to face in clinic where she will focus on hands on techniques and interactive discussion. This will be held in our Birmingham Pregnancy, Post-natal and female pelvic health clinic.

Gerard & Lisa have experience of running successful strongly evaluated hybrid pelvic health courses , initially run in November 2023 with amazing feedback from all those who attended.

Paediatric Pelvic Health

Coming Autumn 2018

With Carina Ciracuse  

Both in Birmingham & Dublin 

More info soon!

The South African Society of Physiotherapy is delighted to host Jo & Gerard to introduce our physiotherapists to this field of practice.

This 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Prostate Cancer Patient with urinary & erectile dysfunction and the Male Pelvic pain patient:

• Designed for Male & Female Physios who want to develop/update their interest in Men’s Health Physiotherapy
• Suitable for all physios including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background
• Will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service.

Content:

• Male Pelvic Floor anatomy , function and dysfunction
• Management of Urinary Incontinence & Erectile Dysfunction in Radical Prostatectomy patients: an expanding role for Physiotherapists
• Internal Examination in Men’s Health Physiotherapy
• Introduction to Assessment & Management of Male Pelvic Pain
• How do develop a Men’s Health Physiotherapy service & role

A new LIVE ONLINE one-day course which will prepare Musculoskeletal physiotherapists to assess, treat and manage key conditions of pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. It will also enable musculoskeletal physios to identify conditions that require more specialist pelvic health physiotherapy such as prolapse, urinary dysfunction, obstetric anal sphincter injury and pelvic pain.

Course Outline: Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain has a high incidence and is a leading cause of both physical and psychological disability. Post-natal PGP also affects a significant number of women yet finding physiotherapists who are comfortable and competent to see these women can be challenging. Rectus diastasis has a high incidence post-Nataly and has been associated with an increased incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction such as stress urinary incontinence, pelvic pain and prolapse. Women with diastasis also face challenges locating physiotherapists who are happy to see them. Post- natal return to sport, exercise and activity can be limited due to obstetric anal sphincter injury, pain, diastasis, urinary symptoms and other pelvic floor disorders. Musculoskeletal physiotherapists are well placed to assess, treat and manage all of these conditions.

Details to follow 

Autumn dates to be confirmed 

Tutor: Dr Carina Siracusa 

This live online 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy  patient. It  will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these men present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain , hard flaccid syndrome,  post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and  post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction . This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health physiotherapy service. The course will also focus on how to deliver a telehealth specialist male pelvic health physiotherapy via online platforms such zoom & skype and the challenges and opportunities this poses. â€‹

Who should attend:

Designed for Male & Female Physios who want to develop/update their interest in Men’s Health Physiotherapy, including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background. It will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service.

Join us for one of the  1st Live Online Physiotherapy course to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more.

Sun, 26th March 2023: 9am-5pm

Neural Tissue Evaluation for the clinician :

This practical hands on evening seminar will focus on

Evidence based pattern recognition from the history taking to identify neural tissue involvement in common upper and lower quadrand presentations.

Differential testing to determine neural involvement upper / lower quadrants

Relating pain mechanisms to the real world of clinical practice

Upper/ lower limb Nerve palpation : What we learn from it?

Refining neurological testing and how central senstisation affects it

What are we really doing with neurodynamic testing

Key management hands on techniques for upper and lower neural dysfunction : Making cervical and lumbosacral radiculopathy easier to treat.

What do we tell the patient is happeing ?

Naqi soft tissue courses  are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and  techniques that can be used  immediately in clinical practice.

Join us to develop  expertise in the application of Soft Tissue  techniques for 
 Cervical  & Thoracic Region
 Lumbar & Pelvic Regions
 Piriformis & deep hip structures
 Common  lower limb sports presentations 

Naqi soft tissue courses  are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and  techniques that can be used  immediately in clinical practice.

Join us to develop  expertise in the application of Soft Tissue techniques for

·  Cervical  & Thoracic Region

·  Lumbar & Pelvic Regions

·  Piriformis & deep hip structures

·  Common  lower limb sports presentations

Tutor: Mike Grice , B Osteopahty, Pg Cert Clinical Anatomy, International  tutor.

Naqi soft tissue courses  are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and  techniques that can be used  immediately in clinical practice.

Join us to develop  expertise in the application of Soft Tissue techniques for

·  Cervical  & Thoracic Region

·  Lumbar & Pelvic Regions

·  Piriformis & deep hip structures

·  Common  lower limb sports presentations

Venue:  Birmingham Movement Clinic, Haborne , B17 9AH

Tutor: Mike Grice , B Osteopahty, Pg Cert Clinical Anatomy, International  tutor.

Naqi soft tissue courses  are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and  techniques that can be used  immediately in clinical practice.

 Join us to develop  expertise in the application of Soft Tissue techniques for

•   Cervical  & Thoracic Region
•   Lumbar Spine to include QL
•   Piriformis & deep hip structures
•   Achilles Tendonopathy
•   Plantar Fascitis & MTSS
•   How to modify techniques to different stages of tissue healing
•   Deciding on the best technique for the sporting client to aid performance

Tutor: Mike Grice , B Osteopahty, Pg Cert Clinical Anatomy, International  tutor.

• Incorporate a musculoskeletal Based Clinical Reasoning approach to client assessment & management
• Refine Lumbar Spine & thoracic techniques
• Develop SIJ/ Pelvic techniques relevant to Pelvic Girdle pain & Pelvic pain patients.
• Learn and refine manual therapy techniques including Manipulation, mobilisation and MWMs to the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, pelvic and hip regions

Mastering Male Pelvic Health: A Clinically Focused Hybrid Course by Gerard Greene

Optimizing Men's Pelvic Health; Integrating Physical Therapy

This exciting new Hybrid Men’s Health Physical Therapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the male pelvic health patient.

All the course theory will be sent to you approx. 3-4 weeks before the course date and you will be able to study this in your own time (Equivalent to day 1 of the course).

There will be then 1 ½ days of practical hands-on teaching live with Gerard where he will focus on hands on techniques and interactive discussion.

This 2 ½ day Men’s Health Physical Therapy course will focus on the assessment and management of the male pelvic health patient. It will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these men present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain, hard flaccid syndrome, post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction. This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health PT service.

Gerard has experience of running successful strongly evaluated hybrid pelvic health courses in both male and female pelvic health physiotherapy.

Who should attend?

Designed for Male & Female Physical Therapists who want to develop or update their interest in Men’s Health Physical Therapy including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background. It will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service. Gerard has a strong track record of teaching mixed groups of physical therapists and those who are new to either male pelvic health or pelvic health Physical Therapy.

Tuesday 10th & Tuesday 17th May 2022 , 6-9pm ( the course will be deliverd live online via zoom over 2 evenings ). It will also be fully recorded for delegates.

Breathing Better: helping our patients and ourselves to breathe better, looking at the science and the practice.

Course Overview:

The link between our breath, body and mind is well documented. How we breathe impacts our whole body, our cardiovascular system, nervous system, energy levels and mood. This course is for healthcare professionals who see patients with chronic pain, pelvic pain, long terms conditions such as cancer, or those simply struggling with an injury. The anxiety these conditions bring impacts how we breathe. The continued impact and challenges around Covid-19 weaves into this anxiety too and can affect how we breathe. In this course we’ll look at assessing and changing breath patterns, the benefits of good breathing, and developing accessible breath practices to use with patients and ourselves.

Course Overview

Introduction

This 3-day introductory Men’s Health Physical Therapy course will focus on the assessment and management of the Men's Health PT patient. The course will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions men with pelvic dysfunction present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be male pelvic pain, male athletic pelvic pain, hard flaccid syndrome, post prostatectomy urinary incontinence, and post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction. This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health PT service.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for male and female PTs who want to develop/update their interest in Men’s Health PT, including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background. The course will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service. Gerard has a strong track record of teaching mixed groups of physical therapists and also those who are new to either male pelvic health or pelvic health PT.

Course Content

• Male Pelvic Floor anatomy, function and dysfunction

• Developing detailed history taking skills with these complex conditions

• Exploring the complex psychological, emotional, cognitive, social & behavioural aspects of the conditions these men present with

• Internal Examination in Men’s Health Physiotherapy

• Assessment & Management of Male Pelvic Pain

• Introducing the EZ Magic therapeutic device and its role in management of pelvic pain and building self-efficacy

• Role of Musculoskeletal & exercise based physiotherapy in the male pelvic pain patient to include athletic pelvic pain; Bridging the musculoskeletal, sports & pelvic health gap

• Role of trans-abdominal ultrasound scanning and its use in the over or under active male pelvic floor

• Introduction to the management of pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence in a post prostate cancer surgery patient

• Introduction to post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction

• How do develop a Men’s Health Physiotherapy service & role: An expanding role for Physiotherapists

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Join Sarah for ...

This new two-day course introduces physiotherapists and healthcare professionals to using a yoga-based approach for treatment and rehabilitation with their patients. There is increasing evidence supporting the benefit of using yoga to help many health conditions from musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain, healthy ageing and mental health conditions.

Course overview

As our knowledge of the link between mind and body increases more people are turning to yoga and other complimentary therapies. As physiotherapists we are ideally placed to assist this; through assessment and diagnosis we can manage patients rehabilitation, progressing their movement and activity levels safely and effectively. We are an important link and have an increasing role in the growing movement of yoga in healthcare.

This updated  two day yoga course will enable participants to use yoga therapeutically as a treatment and rehabilitation tool  with their patients through :

• Understanding the many different styles of yoga so you can safely recommend classes for your patients/clients
• Developing your skills through practicing the key elements of yoga that work well with physiotherapy so you can use them personally and professionally : (asana- physical practice/ breath control/mindfulness/meditation)
• Exploring what the postures ‘do’ in terms of alignment and movement function, and how they may ‘feel’ for patients/clients 
• Review the latest evidence for using yoga as part of a patient’s treatment and management.
• Practice and learn some proven yoga sequences - including breath work and mindfulness  -to use with patients on a one-to-one and small group basis. (Learn how to adapt these to use with patients with a wide variety of conditions)
• Bring this all together to develop a clinically based approach to including yoga as part of a treatment plan both individually and as part of a class, e.g lower back pain.

Manual Therapy in Sport

This innovative two day clinical course will enable participants to:

• Be confident in their Manual Therapy Skills
• Develop  a  Mechanisms Based Approach to Clinical Reasoning
• Refine objective Testing to include functional demo, differential testing, mini treatments, developing innovative practice as related to sport
• Link Pain mechanisms and their relevance to sporting presentations
• Refresh, learn  and refine Manual Therapy Skills relevant to Sports and private practice
• Develop  Manual Therapy Skills to include

• • Spinal Combined Movements
  • Develop functional clinically relevant  PPIVMS & PAIVMS
  • The further application of Mobilisations with Movement
  • Sporting neurodynamics
  • Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Sports Manips

This hands on course will focus on Manual Therapy and Clinical Reasoning Skills to Enhance Patient Assessment and Management

This innovative one day clinical course will enable participants to:

Incorporate a Mechanisms Based Approach to Clinical Reasoning

Become confident with pain mechanisms

Become confident with using neurodynamics for both assessment and treatment

Development & refinement of spinal techniques

Learning spinal functional manual therapy techniques

Developing peripheral functional manual therapy techniques

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Manips

Prepare you for working in a hands on Physiotherapy clinical environment getting better and more rewarding patient outcomes.

Managing Menopause for Physiotherapists & Health Professionals

Treating and supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

A 1 day LIVE ONLINE via zoom course for Physiotherapists and healthcare professionals to increase their knowledge on the changes experienced by women at this life stage, and the impact this has on treatment and management plans.

All women will go through menopause and as healthcare professionals, whatever our speciality, women’s health or MSK, we will see these women for conditions some influenced directly by hormonal and menopause changes and others that need an understanding of the impact menopausal symptoms can have.

Menopausal symptoms are varied, from pelvic floor changes and muscle and joint aches and pains, weight gain, hot flushes and mood swings. Not all women will have all symptoms and this life transition is individual for each woman.

What we do see, is that this happens at a time in women’s life when they have many other commitments; work and career, elderly parents, growing children, maintaining existing or developing new relationships.

This can make it hard for them to be consistent with an exercise programme, their rehab or to take time out for themselves.

There is increasing evidence of the value of a holistic and biopsychosocial approach to supporting these women.

This course will develop healthcare professionals’ skills to offer a clinically reasoned approach to do that, structuring treatment, management of symptoms and lifestyle strategies on an ongoing basis to improve outcomes and long-term quality of life.

The Course will enable participants to:

• Develop advanced skills in colorectal assessment & management
• Gain further understanding of  the anatomy and physiology of the female genito-urinary system as it pertains to vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, pelvic organ prolapse & Urinary Incontinence.
• Explore Sexual dysfunctions including vaginismus and dyspareunia and their MSK/ orthopaedic considerations
• Perform detailed external and internal pelvic floor labs to enable the clinician to know which muscles & layers are problematic
• Explore visceral contributions to pelvic dysfunction

***As delivered on the Mummy MOT for Maria Elliot***

"Taught by clinicians for clinicians "

"Ante & Post Natal Applications of Dynamic Taping"

This exciting & newly updated  practical Seminar  will enable participants to:

   Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

   Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic for Ante

   & Post Natal  presentations including :

•     Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain,
•     Pregnancy related Low Back Pain
•     Post Natal pelvic and lumbar spine dysfunction
•     Post natal thoracic proprioceptive applications
•     Rectus Diastasis
•     Posterior Hip pain  Syndromes
•     De Quervans / Elbow wrist and hand dysfunction
•    Fiona Mitchell's Unique "supporting the bump technique"

This free practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector: providing competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
ï‚· Review the anatomy and physiology of the Cervical Spine to the pelvic floor
ï‚· Define normal abdominal and thoracic pressures and how these pressures are increased with normal postures, positions and activities.
ï‚· Discuss the typical dysfunctions of the upper quarter and how these regions have input to changes in physiology of the trigeminal and vagal ANS
ï‚· Explain the relevant effects of upper quarter stiffness on fatigability of the pelvic floor muscles and training
ï‚· Outline new concepts of intervention techniques to reduce the effects of cervical/thoracic dysfunction on the respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal systems

This new Hybrid course on  Men’s Health Physio will focus on  assessment and management of the Male pelvic health patient.

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:

On completion participants will have:

•  Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
•  Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.

•  Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

For the £30 booking fee, you will recieve £30 worth of free formthotics to use straight away back in your clinic!

This LIVE ONLIVE course is ideal for physios & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Post Natal,  Female & Male pelvic health  patients.

Delivered previously Online to a star studded international group  for the Mummy MOT  organisation , Independent clinics ( UK & Ontario)  & for Pelvic Health Solutions in Canada. Check out the delegate feedback on our You Tube Channel ( gerard greene physio) 

What we will cover:

• Trans-abdominal Pelvic floor scanning 

• Abdominal US scanning 

• Linea Alba complex US scanning 

• Trans-perineal Ultrasound scanning 

• Residual Bladder Volume 

• Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients

• Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging

• Develop functional rehab strategies for DRAM patients using US as biofeedback

• Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)

• Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise

• Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US

• Use of US imaging in abdominal rehab and breath rehab

• How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your  Pelvic Health clinic

Sat, 19 Nov 2022: 9:00am - 5:00pm

This course will Introduce  the Assessment , Treatment and Management of  different types of Bowel Dysfunction

Coccyx and sacral related pain is challenging to assess and treat and difficult for patients to cope with. This new course addresses that.

Tuesday 20th and 27th June 2023 , 6-8.30pm UK time  ( the course will be deliverd live online via zoom over 2 evenings ).

It will also be fully recorded for delegates.

Breathing Better: helping our patients and ourselves to breathe better, looking at the science and the practice.

The Breath Course for Physios & Health Professionals : Breathing Better, helping our patients and ourselves to breathe better, the science and the practice.

This twilight  practical live online course will be delivered over two Thursday evenings 
( 6-9pm )

The Breath Course for Physios & Health Professionals : Breathing Better, helping our patients and ourselves to breathe better, the science and the practice.

This twilight  practical live online course will be delivered over two Thursday evenings 
( 6-9pm )

A Live online course for Physiotherapists with an interest in bowel and bladder dysfunction in the neurological patient.

Did you know?

- 78-90% of patients with MS have bladder issues

- 68% of patients with MS have bowel issues

- Many people with acute CVA suffer from neurogenic bladder and incontinence

- People with ALS are 2x more likely to suffer from constipation

- People with Parkinson’s are more likely to suffer from urinary urgency which leads to an increase in falls and morbidity

- All of the above can be helped by pelvic floor physiotherapy!!!!

Pelvic Organ Prolapse for Physiotherapists

 Pelvic health physiotherapy is an area of rapid professional growth and development with more awareness of conditions such as urinary dysfunction, obstetric anal sphincter injury, bowel dysfunction, prolapse, perineal trauma and constipation.

Developing further expertise in pelvic health is challenging and can be a source of frustration to clinicians. Lisa Hastie is an experienced Pelvic Health Physio who has worked in the NHS as a specialist for 15 + years and has been involved in the education and training of other physios in the NHS, UK & internationally.

Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that patients can find difficult to get high quality information on and treatment for and is a cause of much distress and physical limitations. Physiotherapists have a big role to play in this condition.

This brand new course is ideal for the  women’s health physio who wants to develop their clinical skills and scope of practice and further help the women of their communities. 

Pelvic Organ Prolapse for Physiotherapists: Live onlive via zoom and fully recorded

Pelvic Organ Prolapse for Physiotherapists

Pelvic health physiotherapy is an area of rapid professional growth and development with more awareness of conditions such as urinary dysfunction, obstetric anal sphincter injury, bowel dysfunction, prolapse, perineal trauma and constipation.

Developing further expertise in pelvic health is challenging and can be a source of frustration to clinicians. Lisa Hastie is an experienced Pelvic Health Physio who has worked in the NHS as a specialist for 15 + years and has been involved in the education and training of other physios in the NHS, UK & internationally.

Course Focus

This course will be delivered over two days ( 8-12pm UK time ) on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October 2022

Jo will focus on the Assessment and Management of the Pre and Post Prostatetomy patient. There will be an emphasis on the use on non invasive ( external ) assessment techniques to include diagnostic Ultrasound imaging which formed part of Jo's PhD. The course will address the management of common  conditions such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Jo will also outline the important role of Physio led exercise classes for this patient group. This course will be of interest to international and UK physios who are either currently working in Men's or Womens' Health but want to develop more expertise in these conditions especially Prostate Cancer. It is also suitable for Physios who currently have no experience of Pelvic health but have an interest in getting involved in Men's Health Physio and are keen to use non invasive techniques. Jo has the ability of bringing her extensive and unique men's health clinical and research experience  to her teaching. It will be a great two days which will impact hugely on the participants' clinical practice. 

Managing Menopause for Physiotherapists & Health Professionals : Treating and supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

Join us for one of the  few "Live"  online Physio course to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more

Saturday ( 9am-5pm )

Sunday (9-1pm)

Spread over two evenings: LIVE ON ZOOM

Thursday 13th & Thursday 27th October 2022, 6-9pm (Catch Up Available)

This course will cover common conditions that present to pelvic health physios  that are related to post natal trauma

Our initial courses in 2021 sold out quickly!

This innovative Live online course via Zoom is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Sat, 3rd Dec & Sun, 4th Dec 2022, 09:00am - 05:00pm

This New Live online 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy  patient.

It  will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these men present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain , hard flaccid syndrome,  post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and  post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction . This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health physiotherapy service. The course will also focus on how to deliver a telehealth specialist male pelvic health physiotherapy via online platforms such zoom & skype and the challenges and opportunities this poses. 

This New Live online 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physio course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Patient

Dr. Jo Milios "Advanced Male Pelvic Health including Focused Shockwave"

Course Focus

This course will be delivered live online via zoom over two days (8-12pm UK time) on Saturday /Sunday 2/3rd July 2022. (fully recorded for delegates)

In this new course designed specifically for Gerard and Greene Seminars Jo will invite us into her clinic and enable us to explore the other complex male pelvic health work she does and has been pioneering over the last couple of years. We know her as "Prostate Jo Jo " and a world leading prostate cancer physiotherapy clinician, researcher, advocate, educator, and mentor but there is much else Jo does in her specialist men's health clinics in Perth, Western Australia.

22nd October 2022: 9am-5pm

Join us for  a "Live"  online Physio course to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more!

Join us for one of the only Live online Physiotherapy course to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more. This course is aimed primarily at Physiotherapists who have experience or interest in treating mums but is also suitable for GPs, medics, midwives, health visitors, lactation consultants , osteopaths & chiropractors.

We will cover :

Breast anatomy & physiology

Anatomy & physiology of the lactating breast

Disorders of Breastfeeding

Assessment & treatment of Mastitis

Learn Therapeutic Ultrasound for Mastitis

Assessment & treatment of cracked nipples

Learn Low Level Laser Therapy for Cracked Nipples

Learn Lymphatic drainage for breast conditions

Learn Lymphatic drainage taping for breast conditions

Better breast health Posture and mechanics for feeding

Helping with exercising while breast feeding

Breast health and returning to sport and activity

Breast health and returning to intimacy 

This innovative   Live online  course via Zoom    is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports  and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about  the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Participants  on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions 
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods 
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor 
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important 
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this 
• Using Ultrasound imaging in the assessment and treatment of Rectus diastasis and abdominal, breath rehab
• Using trans abdominal Ultrasound Imaging in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Safe return to sport post natally
• How to develop a female pelvic health caseload and clinic 
• How to adapt your clinical work to the challenges and opportunites of COVID-19

This course will discuss the different types of cancers that affect the pelvic floor and how we can help these patients.

Managing Menopause

Treating and supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

A 1 1/2 day LIVE ONLINE via zoom course for healthcare professionals to increase their knowledge on the changes experienced by women at this life stage, and the impact this has on treatment and management plans.

All women will go through menopause and as physiotherapists, women’s health and MSK, we will be assessing and treating these women for a variety of conditions, some influenced directly by hormonal changes and others that need an understanding of the impact menopausal symptoms have.

There are many symptoms of menopause from pelvic floor changes to musculoskeletal issues, weight gain, hot flushes and mood swings- which all happen at a time in women’s life when their other commitments are still high; whether that’s work and career, caring for elderly parents, growing children, maintaining existing or finding new relationships, or all of those, society also expects women to age ‘well’, and this was all before the additional pressures of Covid-19!

There is increasing evidence of the value of a holistic and biopsychosocial approach to supporting these patients. This course will develop healthcare professionals’ skills to offer a clinically reasoned approach to do that, structuring treatment, and management on an ongoing basis to improve outcomes and long-term quality of life.

New for 2020 

Live Online Combined Male, Female and adolescent Athletic Pelvis & Pelvic Floor Course


This new two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists, Sports Med Physicians  & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing Pelvic, hip and lumbar spine dysfunction in the elite and recreational male & Female athlete to include adolescent athletes. It will cover the spectrum of presenting patients from weekend warriors, post natal mums to elite sport. 

Join Sarah for this LIVE ONLINE Yoga course.

( Let Sarah tell you how it will all work, also run live on line for Irish Physio Association , ICSP  and us in  2020 to great acclaim & feedback) .

To ensure you all get the most out of the course, you’ll have a recording of the course and we’ll record the breathwork and sequences separately so you can access these easily later.

We will practice virtually together and in small groups other over the weekend, it works really well.

Come along to learn about the evidence for using a yoga-based approach for treatment and rehabilitation of MSK conditions, chronic and pelvic pain conditions, healthy ageing and mental health conditions. The evidence and strategies to help managed the associated stress and anxiety around these conditions and the times we and our patients find ourselves in right now.

We will look at different yoga styles, a sequence of postures & modifications incorporating stability, balance, flexibility, and the benefits of breathwork. The course is experiential, we practice together so you can feel the benefit for yourselves and then use this approach with patients.

We are offering an optional one-to-one 30-minute follow-up video session after the course to help you to use this in clinical practice, be that face to face or virtually.

This will be one of the few Paediatric and adolescent Pelvic Floor and health courses to be run in the UK or Europe in 2020 and one of the 1st to be run as a live online course.

It is aimed at paediatric physiotherapists and pelvic health physiotherapists.  With a focus on external techniques, education, behaviour modification, exercise and external pelvic floor techniques this course will equip delegates to add this specialised area of pelvic health to their clinical practice.

This new  two day course sponsered by MDTI  is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports  and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about  the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Participants  on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this
• Using Ultrasound imaging in the assessment and treatment of Rectus diastasis and abdominal, breath rehab
• Using trans abdominal Ultrasound Imaging in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Safe return to sport post natally
• What advice can we give on nutrition

This will be one of the few Paediatric and adolescent Pelvic Floor and health courses to be run in the UK or Europe in 2019. It is aimed at paediatric physiotherapists and pelvic health physiotherapists.  With a focus on external techniques, education, behaviour modification, exercise and external pelvic floor techniques this course will equip delegates to add this specialised area of pelvic health to their clinical practice.

The course will focus on Paediatric Pelvic Health : The next frontier in Pelvic Physiotherapy.

1. Conditions that may affect the pelvic floor, diaphragm, respiratory system and musculoskeletal system leading to bowel and bladder dysfunction in the younger patient.
2. Riak  factors in the youner  patient for urinary , bowel dysfunction or pelvic pain.
3. Anatomy , Physiology or the developing reproductive system, urinary system and digestive systems and identifying dysfunction.
4. Assessment and management of the younger pelvic floor patient
5. Role of education and behaviour modification in dealing with the younger pelvic health patient and their parents or guardians.
6. How to develop a pelvic health service or specialty in paediatrics. Who are the key players.
7. What are some great therapist and patient resources.

This new & innovative    hybrid clinical course   is designed for both MSk, Sports  and Women’s health Physios & health professionals

This new hybrid and innovative two day course is designed for Musculoskeletal, Sports and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

All of the course theory ( equivalent day 1 ) will be sent to you approx 3 weeks before the course which you will be able to study in your own time. Day 2 will be in our Birmingham Pregnancy, Post-Natal Physiotherapy clinic and will consist of face to face teaching of hands on practical techniques and also interactive discussion.

Participants on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this
• Using Ultrasound imaging in the assessment and treatment of Rectus diastasis and abdominal, breath rehab
• Using trans abdominal Ultrasound Imaging in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Safe return to sport post natally

In this two day course we will provide physiotherapists with an intensive overview of the structure and function of the female pelvis and pelvic floor. This course is designed for theNew Women's Health physiotherapist interested in getting experience at pelvic floor examination and treatment.  Also ideal for the Women's Health Physio who  wishes toexpand their skill set  and to  develop their examination and treatment skills. Perfect also for those clinicians returning to Women's Health Physiotherapy. 

Physiotherapists on this Course will cover:

• Anatomy, physiology and  function of the female pelvis and pelvic floor
• The relationship between the pelvic girdle and the pelvic floor
• Assessment and treatment of urinary incontinence
• Introduction to the assessment and treatment of pelvic pain
• Introduction to female sexual dysfunction
• External and internal assessment and treatment techniques
• Designing a management programme for pelvic floor dysfunction

Introduction to  Female Pelvic floor Assessment & Treatment

 Pelvic health physiotherapy is an area of rapid professional growth and development with more awareness of conditions such as urinary dysfunction, post natal trauma, pelvic pain, prolapse, menopausal related pelvic dysfunction, constipation. Getting started in pelvic health physiotherapy can be both challenging and daunting and this course will enable you to do just that. Gerard Greene has a proven UK & international  tract record of helping to develop and deliver evolving courses that fit the needs of clinicians today.

This brand new course is ideal for the new women’s health physio or those who want to refresh and refine their skills.

You will learn

• Pelvic floor anatomy taught in a way that links to clinical practice

• Functional anatomy of the Pelvic floor , bowel &  urogynae systems as they relate to clinical conditions

• Internal & external Pelvic Floor assessment

• Internal & external  Pelvic Floor treatment and management

• Introduction to the Assessment & Management of key Women’s Health Conditions to include

  • Urinary Dysfunction

  • Over active Bladder

  • Constipation

  • Post natal pelvic floor presentations

Integrating Spinal Manipulation and Combined Movements for pain & dysfunction.

(This 2 day course covers the theory and application of spinal manual therapy, including manipulative thrusts, with emphasis on the use of combined movements).

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:

On completion participants will have:

•  Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
•  Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.

•  Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

For the £30 booking fee, you will recieve £30 worth of free formthotics to use straight away back in your clinic!

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:
On completion participants will have:

• Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
• Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.
• Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

Tutor: Mr John O Regan. MCSP, HCPC, Physiotherapist & Podiatrist.
John has extensive combined MSk Physio & Podiatry experience in orthotic fitting.

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:
On completion participants will have:

• Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
• Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.
• Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

Tutor: Mr John O Regan. MCSP, HCPC, Physiotherapist & Podiatrist.
John has extensive combined MSk Physio & Podiatry experience in orthotic fitting.

This practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector:
On completion participants will have:

• Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions
• Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations.
• Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

Tutor: Mr John O Regan. MCSP, HCPC, Physiotherapist & Podiatrist.
John has extensive combined MSk Physio & Podiatry experience in orthotic fitting.

This innovative   two day course sponsered by Kegel8  is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports  and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about  the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Participants  on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this
• Using Ultrasound imaging in the assessment and treatment of Rectus diastasis and abdominal, breath rehab
• Using trans abdominal Ultrasound Imaging in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Safe return to sport post natally
• What advice can we give on nutrition

This 1 day practical, in person course  will be held at Barefoot Birmingham UK

Join Sarah for ...
This new two-day course introduces physiotherapists and healthcare professionals to using a yoga-based approach for treatment and rehabilitation with their patients.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

ï‚· Review the anatomy and physiology of the Cervical Spine to the pelvic floor
ï‚· Define normal abdominal and thoracic pressures and how these pressures are increased with normal postures, positions and activities.
ï‚· Discuss the typical dysfunctions of the upper quarter and how these regions have input to changes in physiology of the trigeminal and vagal ANS
ï‚· Explain the relevant effects of upper quarter stiffness on fatigability of the pelvic floor muscles and training
ï‚· Outline new concepts of intervention techniques to reduce the effects of cervical/thoracic dysfunction on the respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal systems.

E Stim course  for Pelvic Health Physiotherapists 

 Details to follow 

Dynamic Taping Practical Seminar: Birmingham

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used  immediately in clinical practice.

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear

understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice

This exciting practical Seminar will enable participants to:

Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic taping for common clinical conditions.

Become proficient at applying Dynamic taping effectively to a variety of regions

This exciting practical Seminar  will enable participants to:

   Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic  taping.

   Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic

     taping for common clinical conditions.

   Become proficient at applying Dynamic  taping   effectively to a variety of regions.

Tutor: Melanie Betts, MSc (Manip Ther); MMACP; MCSP;  (Glasgow ‘14, London ‘12 Olympic Volunteer Physio, Private Practitioner, DTape Tutor, MSc MSk Lecturer (MSc Manual Ther/MACP Clinical mentor)

Dynamic Tape for Musculoskeletal and Sports Applications: Birmingham

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear

understanding of the principles and

techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice.

This exciting practical Seminar will enable participants to:

   Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

   Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic

   taping for common clinical conditions

   Become proficient at applying Dynamic taping effectively to a

   variety of regions

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice.

This exciting practical Seminar  will enable participants to:

   Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping.

   Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic

     taping for common clinical conditions.

   Become proficient at applying Dynamic  taping   effectively to a variety of regions.

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used  immediately in clinical practice.

This exciting practical Seminar  will enable participants to:

   - Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

   - Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic taping for common clinical conditions

   - Become proficient at applying Dynamic  taping effectively to a variety of regions.

   - Use Dynamic Tape in the clinic or sports setting

Dynamic Tape applications  related to  Pregnancy & Post Natal patients
 

This highly practical seminar will focus on the use and applicaton of Dynamic Tape for common conditions such as :

Pelvic Girdle Pain

Pregnancy related posterior hip pain

Pregnancy related musculoskeletal low back pain

Post Natal thoracic pain

Rectus diastasis

 The Physios in the Pregnancy and post natal physio clinics in Barefoot Harborne, Kings Heath and MUMS clinic Solihul have pioneered the use of Dynamic Tape in this area of specialised practice .

Tutor: Gerard Greene MSc (Manip Ther); MMACP; MCSP; HCPC; PgCertEd

Lactaction and Breast Health: Physiotherapists, Lactation Consultants and Health Professionals: New hybrid course.

All the course theory will be sent to you approx. 3 weeks before the course date and you will be able to study this in your own time (Equivalent to day 1 of the course).

Day 2 will be with Suzanne face to face in clinic where she will focus on hands on techniques and interactive discussion.

Gerard has experience of running successful strongly evaluated hybrid women's health courses with amazing feedback from all those who attended.

The Course will enable participants to:

• Develop advanced skills in colorectal assessment & management
• Gain further understanding of  the anatomy and physiology of the female genito-urinary system as it pertains to vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, pelvic organ prolapse & Urinary Incontinence.
• Explore Sexual dysfunctions including vaginismus and dyspareunia and their MSK/ orthopaedic considerations
• Perform detailed external and internal pelvic floor labs to enable the clinician to know which muscles & layers are problematic
• Explore visceral contributions to pelvic dysfunction

This new 2 day course with Joanne Millios will focus on the Assessment and Management of the Pre and Post Prostatetomy patient and other common Men's Health presentations. There will be an emphasis on the use on non invasive ( external ) assessment techniques to include diagnostic Ultrasound imaging which form part of Jo's PhD. The course will address the management of common  conditions such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and pelvic pain. Jo will also outline the important role of Physio led exercise classes for this patient group. This course will be of interest to Irish and international physios who are either currently working in Men's or Womens' Health but want to develop more expertise in these conditions especially Prostate Cancer. It is also suitable for Physios who currently have no experience of Pelvic health but have an interest in getting involved in Men's Health Physio and are keen to use non invasive techniques. Jo has the ability of bringing her extensive and unique men's health clinical and research experience  to her teaching. It will be a great two days which will impact hugely on the participants' clinical practice.

This bespoke  one-day course will focus on :

           Essential Respiratory Anatomy &   Physiology

           Normal Airway clearance physiology; reasons for sputum retention and the impact of pathology on   

           sputum movement. Principles of airway clearance

            The AD Technique- breathing pattern and lung volumes   DVD demonstration- patient skilled in

            performing AD breathing. How AD works.

            Airway clearance techniques overview; How techniques work -physiological basis, and tailoring to the

            individual patient

             Musculoskeletal physio post thoracotomy/sternotomy/ chestwall reconstruction  Incentive spirometry –

             types, when/ should we use?

              Physiotherapy role and enhanced recovery in post-operative respiratory care, including case study

              evidence. Differences in approach for VATs lobectomy vs open thoracotomy.

              Routine postop physio? Who is higher risk?

              Adjuncts/ Innovation in Postop physiotherapy- Incentive spirometry, Use of PEP post lobectomy,

              AD- DVD demo

              Evaluation of patient problems –clinical reasoning strategy with physiological basis

This 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Male Pelvic Pain patient & Introduce pelvic floor rehab for urinary incontinence post prostate cancer surgery.

• Designed for Male & Female Physios who want to develop/update their interest in Men’s Health Physiotherapy, including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background. It will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service.

Content:

• Male Pelvic Floor anatomy , function and dysfunction
• Internal Examination in Men’s Health Physiotherapy
• Detailed Assessment & Management of Male Pelvic Pain
• Use of the EZ Magic internal pelvic wand in management of pelvic pain
• Role of Musculoskeletal & exercise based physiotherapy in the male pelvic pain patient.
• Role of Ultrasound scanning & its use in the over or under active male pelvic floor.
• Introduction to the Management of pelvic floor weakness and urinary incontinence in a post prostate cancer surgery patient.
• How do develop a Men’s Health Physiotherapy service & role : An expanding role for Physiotherapists

Course presenter:

Mr Gerard Greene is an experienced musculoskeletal & Men’s health physio and is based in the UK. He works in male pelvic pain, pelvic floor rehab post prostate surgery, hard flaccid syndrome & also pelvic floor dysfunction in sport. He has established one of the few new pelvic health physio clinics in the UK and has experience in developing the role and service of Men’s health Physiotherapy. He presented at WCPT 2017 in Cape Town on Men’s health and was invited to teach the 1st Men’s Health course in South Africa with Joanne Millios (South African Physiotherapy Society).

Coure Overview

The Dry Needling and Medical Acupuncture level 1 is designed specifically to meet the
needs of busy MSK therapists with an interest in acupuncture for the t reatment of
musculoskeletal and associated disorders. A western medical diagnosis is encouraged,
however traditional Chinese concepts are combines with Western medical acupuncture to equip you with a general understanding of acupuncture and how it has evolved over the centuries. You will be introduced to techniques showing how myofascial trigger points and classical acupuncture points can be combined and integrated in to your daily practice for the benefit of your patient. The course will present evidence based research in acupuncture to support its teaching. There is a strong emphasis on health  a n d s a f e t y, n e e d l i n g t e c h n i q u e s , contraindications and the importance of meridians and acupuncture point selection in the management of common musculoskeletal conditions. This allow you to develop confidence and experience in the use of acupuncture.

Who is the course aimed at?

Musculoskeletal practioneers such as Physiotherapists, GP, Sports Medicine Consultants, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Sport Therapists and other clinicians who work in the musculoskeletal and sports fields.

This one day course is Pre the Pelvic Summit 2016 (#pelvicsummit16) it is designed for Women’s and Men’s Health Physiotherapists who want to develop their knowledge in these areas of Pelvic Health.  

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the position, function and relevance of the neuroanatomy of the pelvis and pelvic region, including spinal and pelvic floor anatomy.
• Demonstrate neurodynamic & manual therapy interventions and specific exercises for the pelvic patient.
• Perform non-provocative manual therapy & myofascial techniques for the pelvic region with external approaches.
• Develop an integrated treatment program ranging from acute to chronic pelvic  conditions.
• Integrate modern pain sciences into management of the pelvic patient.

Tutor: Dr Sandy Hilton is a leading international Pelvic PT.  She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in 2013. Sandy has contributed to 2 chapters, 2 papers, and a book on pelvic pain and what we can do about it in the clinic. She is an international instructor and speaker in the US, Canada, and at the NOI2012 conference in Australia. Sandy’s clinical interest is chronic pain with a particular interest in complex pelvic pain disorders for men and women.  

Running a busy clinic in Chicago she has also been the Director of Programming for the Section on Women’s Health of the APTA  since 2012. In her spare time Sandy is a stand-up comic!

Dr Ruth Jones: The Athletic Pelvis & Pelvic Floor


This new two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists, Sports Med Physicians  & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing Pelvic, hip and lumbar spine dysfunction in the elite and recreational male & Female athlete.

Fee :

Total Course Fee: £287

Course Content

Identify Athletic pelvic, lumbar spine & hip presentations where pelvic floor dysfunction is implicated

Assessment and management of the female and male athletic Pelvis  with Musculoskeletal, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual or colorectal dysfunction.

Be confident in the assessment of pelvic floor anatomy including differentiation of superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles

Develop skills to perform internal pelvic floor examination on male and female athletes.
Recognise potential disorders of pelvic floor muscle over-activity and relate this to athletic pelvic dysfunction in males & females

Use advanced manual therapy techniques for the pelvic floor muscles and neural tissue, including the pudendal nerve to include pelvic floor trigger pointing (Manual & EZ Magic techniques)

Assess and rehab the lumbar spine and pelvis using movement analysis & correction to treat pain and disability.

Dr Ruth Jones: The Athletic Pelvis & Pelvic Floor


This new two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists, Sports Med Physicians  & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing Pelvic, hip and lumbar spine dysfunction in the elite and recreational male & Female athlete.

Dr Ruth Jones: Entry Level Pelvic Floor & Women’s Health Course

Dr Ruth jones is recognized as a leading Pelvic health Physio clinician, researcher, tutor, author & mentor. She combines teaching and presenting with working in her clinic in Southampton. This course will take new Pelvic health physios through the anatomy of the pelvic floor to becoming competent and confident in performing internal assessments and treatments. It will also combine traditional pelvic health skills with musculoskeletal skills to provide a more complete management of typical women’s health conditions. This course is ideal for the new women’s health physio or those who want to refresh and refine their skills.

You will learn

• Musculoskeletal assessment of the female Pelvis & Lumbar Spine
• Functional anatomy of the Pelvic floor and associated structures
• Internal Pelvic Floor assessment
• Internal Pelvic Floor treatment and management
• Introduction to the Assessment & Management of key Women’s Health Conditions to include
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Over active Bladder
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Sexual Dysfunction

Dr Ruth Jones: Entry Level Pelvic Floor & Women’s Health Course

Dr Ruth jones is recognized as a leading Pelvic health Physio clinician, researcher, tutor, author & mentor. She combines teaching and presenting with working in her clinic in Southampton. This course will take new Pelvic health physios through the anatomy of the pelvic floor to becoming competent and confident in performing internal assessments and treatments. It will also combine traditional pelvic health skills with musculoskeletal skills to provide a more complete management of typical women’s health conditions. This course is ideal for the new women’s health physio or those who want to refresh and refine their skills.

You will learn

• Musculoskeletal assessment of the female Pelvis & Lumbar Spine
• Functional anatomy of the Pelvic floor and associated structures
• Internal Pelvic Floor assessment
• Internal Pelvic Floor treatment and management
• Introduction to the Assessment & Management of key Women’s Health Conditions to include
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Over active Bladder
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Sexual Dysfunction

www.mdti.co.uk

Dr Ruth Jones: Entry Level Pelvic Floor & Women’s Health Course

Dr Ruth jones is recognized as a leading Pelvic health Physio clinician, researcher, tutor, author & mentor. She combines teaching and presenting with working in her clinic in Southampton. This course will take new Pelvic health physios through the anatomy of the pelvic floor to becoming competent and confident in performing internal assessments and treatments. It will also combine traditional pelvic health skills with musculoskeletal skills to provide a more complete management of typical women’s health conditions. This course is ideal for the new women’s health physio or those who want to refresh and refine their skills.

Dr Ruth Jones: Entry Level Pelvic Floor & Women’s Health Course

Dr Ruth jones is recognized as a leading Pelvic health Physio clinician, researcher, tutor, author & mentor. She combines teaching and presenting with working in her clinic in Southampton. This course will take new Pelvic health physios through the anatomy of the pelvic floor to becoming competent and confident in performing internal assessments and treatments. It will also combine traditional pelvic health skills with musculoskeletal skills to provide a more complete management of typical women’s health conditions. This course is ideal for the new women’s health physio or those who want to refresh and refine their skills.

You will learn

• Musculoskeletal assessment of the female Pelvis & Lumbar Spine
• Functional anatomy of the Pelvic floor and associated structures
• Internal Pelvic Floor assessment
• Internal Pelvic Floor treatment and management
• Introduction to the Assessment & Management of key Women’s Health Conditions to include
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Over active Bladder
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Sexual Dysfunction

This innovative two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists with an interest in Women’s and Men’s Health wanting to refresh, update or develop their Ultrasound imaging skills.

On completion of the course participants will :

• Have experience in using real time ultrasound imaging of the pelvic floor, pelvic organs and lumbo-pelvic cylinder in both men and women
• Understand how ultrasound imaging can facilitate diagnosis of specific PF dysfunction
• Develop Ultrasound skills to assess PFM function, and effectiveness of  manual therapy techniques to treat pelvic floor muscle imbalance, over and under activity
• Explore measurement of the width/depth of Rectus Diastasis and strategies to change the stiffness, improve the tension of the midline structures
• Use Ultrasound imaging as biofeedback for PFM rehabilitation in male and female patients
• Use ultrasound imaging to assess the effectiveness of internal techniques
• Examine the role of transperineal US in research projects

This highly practical course for the physiotherapist who wants to develop expertise in the assessment and treatment of the male pelvic floor and related conditions with an emphasis on male pelvic pain. Previously the course has attracted a spectrum of clinicians including experienced and new Women’s health physios, musculoskeletal & Sports physios ( male & female) who were keen to develop their scope of practice. This course will take physios through the anatomy of the male pelvic floor to becoming competent and confident in performing internal & external assessments. It will also combine traditional pelvic health skills with musculoskeletal skills to provide a more complete management of typical Men’s health conditions.

What will you learn on this course

• Detailed anatomy of the Male Pelvic Floor
• Improved understanding of Male anatomy & physiology including urinary & sexual function
• External assessment skills of the Male Pelvis to include the posterior hip
• Internal Assessment skills of the Male pelvic floor
• Musculoskeletal Assessment & Management as related to common clinical conditions
• Male Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Introduction to the management of common conditions to include
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Pudendal Neuralgia

This highly practical course for the physiotherapist who wants to develop expertise in the assessment and treatment of the male pelvic floor and related conditions with an emphasis on male pelvic pain. Previously the course has attracted a spectrum of clinicians including experienced and new Women’s health physios, musculoskeletal & Sports physios ( male & female) who were keen to develop their scope of practice. This course will take physios through the anatomy of the male pelvic floor to becoming competent and confident in performing internal & external assessments. It will also combine traditional pelvic health skills with musculoskeletal skills to provide a more complete management of typical Men’s health conditions.

Joanne Milios and Gerard Greene will focus on multiple areas of men’s pelvic health. JoAnne Milios will present her research on the treatment of post prostectomy urinary incontinence and the use of multiple exercise based modalities. She will also discuss her use of yoga in the treatment of both incontinence and pelvic pain in men who have had prostate surgery. The second half of the course will focus on a clinician’s perspective in the in treatment of male pelvic pain. Gerard Greene will present several musculoskeletal approaches to treating male pelvic pain as well as case studies. 

This course is ideal for physios & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Male & Female pelvic patients.

This free practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector: providing competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions.

This new Hybrid Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy patient.

All the course theory will be sent to you approx. 3 weeks before the course date and you will be able to study this in your own time (Equivalent to day 1 of the course).

Day 2 will be with Gerard face to face in clinic where he will focus on hands on techniques and interactive discussion.

Gerard has experience of running successful strongly evaluated hybrid pelvic health courses in his Birmingham , UK clinic in both male and female pelivc health physiotherapy.

This course will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these men present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain , hard flaccid syndrome, post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction . This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health physiotherapy service. The course will also focus on how to deliver a telehealth specialist male pelvic health physiotherapy via online platforms such zoom & skype and the challenges and opportunities this poses.

Who should attend:

Designed for Male & Female Physios who want to develop/update their interest in Men’s Health Physiotherapy, including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background. It will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service.

This course is ideal for physios & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Male & Female pelvic patients. This couse will be supported by Esaote Ultrasound Company.

(Limited to 12 places )

What we will cover:

Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients

Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging

Develop functional rehab strategies for DRAM patients using US as biofeedback

Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)

Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise

Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US

Use of US imaging in abdominal rehab and breath rehab

How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your Pelvic Health clinic

This new 2 day course with Joanne Millios will focus on the Assessment and Management of the Pre and Post Prostatetomy patient and other common Men's Health presentations. There will be an emphasis on the use on non invasive ( external ) assessment techniques to include diagnostic Ultrasound imaging which form part of Jo's PhD. The course will address the management of common  conditions such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and pelvic pain. Jo will also outline the important role of Physio led exercise classes for this patient group. This course will be of interest to international and UK physios who are either currently working in Men's or Womens' Health but want to develop more expertise in these conditions especially Prostate Cancer. It is also suitable for Physios who currently have no experience of Pelvic health but have an interest in getting involved in Men's Health Physio and are keen to use non invasive techniques. Jo has the ability of bringing her extensive and unique men's health clinical and research experience  to her teaching. It will be a great two days which will impact hugely on the participants' clinical practice.

Course Fee : £287 ( deposit to secure place £87 with remainder of payment by 17th July 2016) 

This free practical seminar is aimed at Physios & health professionals based in the Private sector: On completion participants will have: Competency to prescribe & fit formthotics for a range of clinical conditions Experience at selecting the most appropriate formthotic device for various clinical presentations. Developed confidence in using , handling and fitting the product through practical hands on demonstration and practice.

This course is ideal for physios & other clinicians who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Male & Female pelvic patients.

(There will only be 8 places )

What we will cover:

• Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients

• Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging

• Develop functional rehab strategies for DRAM patients using US as biofeedback

• Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)

• Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise

• Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US

• Use of US imaging in abdominal rehab and breath rehab

• How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your  Pelvic Health clinic

Live Online ( Australian Eastern Time ) 

When: Saturday/ Sunday 10/11th October 2020 ( Eastern Australian Time )

This innovative   Live online  course     is designed for  MSk, Sports  and Women Health Physios .

Live online ( Australian Eastern Time ) for Australian & New Zealand Physios

This New Live online 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy patient.

Introduction to  Female Pelvic floor Assessment & Treatment

 Pelvic health physiotherapy is an area of rapid professional growth and development with more awareness of conditions such as urinary dysfunction, post natal trauma, pelvic pain, prolapse, menopausal related pelvic dysfunction, constipation. Getting started in pelvic health physiotherapy can be both challenging and daunting and this course will enable you to do just that. Gerard Greene has a proven UK & international  tract record of helping to develop and deliver evolving courses that fit the needs of clinicians today.

This brand new course is ideal for the new women’s health physio or those who want to refresh and refine their skills.

This is a highly practical workshop which will provide a clear understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice

This exciting new practical Seminar will enable participants to:

• Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping
• Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic Taping for Ante & Post Natal presentations including:
  • Pelvic Girdle Pain, Low Back Pain
  • Cervicothoracic Dysfunction
  • Rectus Diastasis
  • Posterior Hip pain Syndromes
  • De Quervans / Elbow wrist and hand dysfunction

This new  two day course is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports  and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about  the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Participants  on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this
• Using Ultrasound imaging in the assessment and treatment of Rectus diastasis and abdominal, breath rehab
• Using trans abdominal Ultrasound Imaging in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Safe return to sport post natally
• What advice can we give on nutrition

                                                               Sponsered by Kegel8 www.kegel8.co.uk

  An Introduction to Female Pelvic Pain: ,April 2019: West Midlands UK 

This new two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing female  Pelvic Pain.

This 2 day Introductory female pelvic pain  Physiotherapy course will introduce you to the  assessment and management of the female   patient who presents with a broad spectrum of conditions  such as vulval pain, vestibulodynia,  vulvoldynia,  vaginal atrophy, menopausal related pelvic pain &  athletic pelvic pain . It  will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these women present with.  

Who should attend:

Designed for  Physios & health professionals  who want to develop/update their interest in female pelvic pain  Physiotherapy, including those with a Women’s Health, men's health,  Musculoskeletal or Sports background. It will equip you to start working with female pelvic pain  patients and to develop a new role or service.

On completion of the course participants will:

• Female  Pelvic Floor anatomy , function and dysfunction as related to female pelvic pain 

• Developing detailed history taking skills with these complex conditions.

• Exploring the complex psychological, emotional, congnitive, social  & behavioural aspects of the conditions these women present with.

• Internal Examination in female  pelvic pain

• Assessment & Management of female Pelvic Pain

• Role of Musculoskeletal & exercise based physiotherapy in the female pelvic pain patient to include athletic pelvic pain. Bridging the MSk & pelvic health gap .

This will be one of the few  paediatric to adult life span bowel courses to have ever run in in the UK, Ireland or Europe.  It is aimed at paediatric physiotherapists  and pelvic health physiotherapists. 

Description: This course will explore treatment of the bowel from pediatrics to adults. Bowel issues can often start in childhood and plague people throughout their lifespan. When caught early, many of these bowel problems can be eliminated. Constipation is often present early on and can get worse as people age. Conversely, many adults that come to pelvic floor therapy with bowel issues developed these habits in childhood. Therapists must be comfortable asking about bowel history in order to be able to reverse long standing bowel issues. This course will talk about treatment of constipation, fecal incontinence, and other bowel issues from childhood through adulthood. Participants will learn both evaluation and treatment techniques for this population and will come away with things that they can use in the clinic the next day!

Objectives

1. Participants will be able to interview patients of all ages appropriately to discern current bowel and bladder habits.
2. Participants will be able to provide education to patients on good bowel hygiene and positioning habits to optimize bowel health.
3. Participants will be able to identify proper exercises to facilitate good bowel health.

Pregnancy, Post Natal & Women’s Health Physiotherapy

An evening of Pelvic Floor & Prosecco for West Midlands NCT & Ante & Post Natal Practitioners

Speaker: Fiona Mitchell, Specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist.

 Content

1.  Managing Pelvic Girdle Pain

2. Checking for a Rectus Diastasis and it’s Management

3. Effective Pelvic Floor rehab

4. Prolapse : Assessment & Management

5. Good Bowel habits post natally

6. Post Natal return to exercise

 www.harbornephysio.co.uk

Twitter: @womenshealthfb

Facebook : Harborne Pregnancy And Women's Health Physiotherapy

Innovative two day clincial course will incorporate a mechanisms based approach to clinical reasoning; refine objective Testing to include functional demo, differential testing, mini treatments, developing innovative practices and much more

Advanced level   Female Pelvic floor Assessment & Treatment

 Pelvic health physiotherapy is an area of rapid professional growth and development with more awareness of conditions such as urinary dysfunction, obstetric anal sphinter injury, bowel dysfunction, prolapse, perineal trauma, constipation. Developing further expertise in pelvic health is challenging and can be a source of frustration to clinicians. Gerard Greene has a proven UK & international  tract record of helping to develop and deliver evolving courses that fit the needs of clinicians today.

This brand new course is ideal for the  women’s health physio who wants to develop their clinical skills and scope of practice.

This Course will further develop your ability to assess, treat and manage more complex female pelvic health presentations such as

•  Obstetric anal sphinter injury         

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse

• Stress Urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, mixed

• Introduction to bowel dysfunction including constipation

• Perineal trauma and it's associated conditions .

This innovative two day clinical course will enable participants to:

• Incorporate a  Mechanisms Based Approach to Clinical Reasoning
• Refine objective Testing to include functional demo, differential testing, mini treatments, developing innovative practice
• Develop a clinically relevant approach to pain mechanisms and neurodynamics
• Develop Advanced Manual Therapy Skills to include

This innovative two day clinical course will enable participants to:

• Incorporate a Mechanisms Based Approach to Clinical Reasoning

• Refine objective Testing to include functional demo, differential testing, mini treatments, developing innovative practice
• Develop a clinically relevant approach to pain mechanisms and neurodynamics
• Develop Advanced Manual Therapy Skills to include
  • Refinement of PPIVMS & PAIVMS
  • The further application of Mobilisations with Movement
  • Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Manips

This one day CPD course is ideal for Physiotherapists, midwives, osteopaths, chiropractors and other healthcare clinicians to learn how to integrate acupuncture into the management of women’s health patients

The main areas cover during the course will be:

1. Pelvic pain - Evidence for the use of acupuncture in conditions such as vulvodynia and other chronic pelvic pain conditions will be covered. Evidenced protocols will be described and unfamiliar points practiced. Myofascial pelvic pain presentations typically seen will also be presented alongside how to use acupuncture to treat associated trigger points.
2. Urogynae acupuncture - The use of acupuncture for urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and associated symptoms will be presented. This will be a mix of both Western clinical reasoning and Chinese medicine reasoning in order to give a holistic approach.
3. Bowel disturbances - Acupuncture to assist with the treatment of faecal incontinence, chronic constipation and other bowel disorders will be described. Digestive disturbances such as IBS and bloating will also be explained within a Chinese medicine framework.

Join International tutors Dr. Hugo Pinto and Physiotherapist Simon Coghlan who will take your acupuncture skills to the next level and achieve clinical results you never thought possible.

A must for Physios & Clinicians working in Sport, Musculoskeletal, Pain management, Rheumatology and orthopaedics.

This new Foundation Acupuncture course will provide the required knowledge and understanding of the physiological effects of acupuncture on pain management and the healing process. On completion of the course participants will be able to practise acupuncture in a safe and appropriate manner, in a clinical setting.

This new two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing Chronic Pelvic Pain  to include bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, chronic pelvic pain,pudendal neuralgia,  prostate pain, and bladder pain syndromes in men and women.

A Closer Look at Pelvic Pain: Dr Ruth Jones

This two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing Chronic Pelvic Pain.

On completion of the course participants will:

Be confident in the assessment of pelvic floor anatomy including differentiation of superficial and deep pelvic floor muscles
Recognise potential disorders of pelvic floor muscle over-activity, and applying this to treat bladder and bowel dysfunction, prolapse, chronic pelvic pain, prostate pain, and bladder pain syndromes in men and women
Use advanced manual therapy techniques for the pelvic floor muscles and neural tissue, including the pudendal nerve
Develop a clinically useful, holistic model to illustrate and effectively manage the multi-dimensional aspect of pain, especially the “difficult” cases.
Assess and rehab the lumbar spine and pelvis using movement analysis & correction to treat pain and disability.

Dr Ruth Jones: The Athletic Pelvis & Pelvic Floor 


This new two day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists, Sports Med Physicians  & clinicians with an interest in refreshing, updating or developing their skills in assessing and managing Pelvic, hip and lumbar spine dysfunction in the elite and recreational male & Female athletes

Total Course Fee: £287

Deposit to secure place of £87 with full fee payable by 1st September 2016

Gerard Greene ( The Men's Health physio) , Lucy Allen ( The Bowel Physio) , Clare Bourne ( Strong Foundations) & Tom Love ( The google guy) will deilver an evening online seminar to raise funds for The pelvic pain support Network.

( All funds raised will go to the Pelvic Pain Support Network Charity)

( Recordings available for all who register)

Plan for the webinar:

Lucy Allen : Digestive health: An explanding area of pelvic health physiotherapy

Clare Bourne: 'Building Strong Foundations - Pelvic Health through life'

Tom Love: Google, Marketing and Pelvic Health: reaching and helping more patients

Gerard Greene: Male pelvic pain: new developments

This one day bowel course will have a theoretical and practical internal component so is therefore aimed at experienced pelvic health physiotherapists . It will focus on both female and male bowel dysfunction. 

You will learn about : 

1.)   Normal bowel anatomy and physiology and what goes wrong 

2.)    Commonly bowel conditions that the pelvic health Physiotherpist will see. 

3)  Constipation and it's effect on pelvic health and bowel and bladder function. 

4)  Bowel  incontinence 

5) Bowel dysfunction and pelvic pain 

6) Anal Manometry

7) Bowel cancer and pelvic health physiotherapy 

Sun, 23 Oct 2022: 09:00am - 05:00pm

Managing Menopause for Physiotherapists & healthcare professionals

Treating and supporting women during peri-menopause, menopause and beyond.

A new 2-day course for Physiotherapists & healthcare professionals using a biopsychosocial approach to help manage this important transition in all women’s lives.

This course will look at the latest evidence and research and provide you with proven strategies and tools to work effectively with this group of women.

There are many symptoms of menopause including pelvic floor issues, pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal atrophy, bowel disorders, joint pain, osteoporosis, hot flushes, extreme fatigue and mood swings. Most women will experience some or all of these, and with differing levels of severity during their menopause journey. For many of these women approaching menopause comes with the continued commitments of elderly parents/growing children, work/career and maintaining existing or embarking upon new relationships. To effectively help this group requires an understanding of these challenges.

There is increasing evidence for a multi-faceted biopsychosocial approach to managing these symptoms. Combining appropriate medical treatment: HRT, pelvic health and musculoskeletal rehabilitation with a wellbeing and lifestyle management approach.

This course will develop your skills to offer a clinically reasoned approach to pelvic and musculoskeletal health and safe and effective exercise programmes for women at all stages of menopause.

This 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy  patient. It  will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these men present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain , hard flaccid syndrome,  post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and  post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction . This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health physiotherapy service. 

***As delivered on the Mummy MOT for Maria Elliot***

"Taught by clinicians for clinicians "

"Ante & Post Natal Applications of Dynamic Taping"

This exciting & newly updated  practical Seminar  will enable participants to:

   Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

   Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic for Ante

   & Post Natal  presentations including :

•     Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain,
•     Pregnancy related Low Back Pain
•     Post Natal pelvic and lumbar spine dysfunction
•     Post natal thoracic proprioceptive applications
•     Rectus Diastasis
•     Posterior Hip pain  Syndromes
•     De Quervans / Elbow wrist and hand dysfunction
•    Fiona Mitchell's Unique "supporting the bump technique"

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear

understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice

This exciting practical Seminar will enable participants to:

Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic taping for common clinical conditions.

Become proficient at applying Dynamic taping effectively to a variety of regions

Dynamic Taping seminars are highly practical workshops which provide a clear

understanding of the principles and techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice

This exciting practical Seminar will enable participants to:

Develop their understanding of the role of Dynamic taping

Develop expertise in the application of Dynamic taping for common clinical conditions.

Become proficient at applying Dynamic taping effectively to a variety of regions

This new  two day course   is designed for both Musculoskeletal, Sports  and Women’s health Physios, Chiros, Osteopaths and Sports Therapists who want to learn more about  the assessment , treatment and management of pregnancy related conditions.

Participants  on this Course will cover:

• Assessment of the Pregnant Patient for common conditions 
• Pelvic Girdle Pain: Effective ways of reducing pain and increasing function
• Using Dynamic Taping in the Ante and Post Natal periods 
• External assessment of the Pelvic floor 
• Assessing and treating Urinary incontinence, constipation, Pelvic and low back pain
• Getting confident about discussing the effects of pregnancy on sexual activity
• Breath control and why it's so important 
• Rectus Diastasis: What's the most effective way to treat this 
• Using Ultrasound imaging in the assessment and treatment of Rectus diastasis and abdominal, breath rehab
• Using trans abdominal Ultrasound Imaging in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction
• Safe return to sport post natally
• What advice can we give on nutrition

This 2 day Introductory Men’s Health Physiotherapy course will focus on the Assessment and management of the Men's Health Physiotherapy  patient. It  will focus on the detailed history taking of the complex conditions these men present with. Conditions that will be introduced and focused on will be Male Pelvic Pain, male athletic pelvic pain , hard flaccid syndrome,  post prostatectomy urinary incontinence and  post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction . This course will also focus on addressing the challenges of setting up or building a men's health physiotherapy service. 

Who should attend:

Designed for Male & Female Physios who want to develop/update their interest in Men’s Health Physiotherapy, including those with a Women’s Health, Musculoskeletal or Sports background. It will equip you to start working with male pelvic patients and to develop a new role or service.

Content:

• Male Pelvic Floor anatomy , function and dysfunction.

• Developing detailed history taking skills with these complex conditions.

• Exploring the complex psychological, emotional, congnitive, social  & behavioural aspects of the conditions these men present with.

• Internal Examination in Men’s Health Physiotherapy

• Assessment & Management of Male Pelvic Pain

• Role of Musculoskeletal & exercise based physiotherapy in the male pelvic pain patient to include athletic pelvic pain. Bridging the MSk & pelvic health gap .

• Role of transabominal  ultrasound scanning & its use in the over or under active male pelvic floor.

• Introduction to the Management of pelvic floor weakness and urinary incontinence in a post prostate cancer surgery patient.

• Introduction to post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction .

• How do develop a Men’s Health Physiotherapy service & role : An expanding role for Physiotherapists

Advanced level   Female Pelvic floor Assessment & Treatment

 Pelvic health physiotherapy is an area of rapid professional growth and development with more awareness of conditions such as urinary dysfunction, obstetric anal sphinter injury, bowel dysfunction, prolapse, perineal trauma, constipation. Developing further expertise in pelvic health is challenging and can be a source of frustration to clinicians. Gerard Greene has a proven UK & international  tract record of helping to develop and deliver evolving courses that fit the needs of clinicians today.

This brand new course is ideal for the  women’s health physio who wants to develop their clinical skills and scope of practice.

This Course will further develop your ability to assess, treat and manage more complex female pelvic health presentations such as

•  Obstetric anal sphinter injury         

• Pelvic Organ Prolapse

• Stress Urinary incontinence, frequency, urgency, mixed

• Introduction to bowel dysfunction including constipation

• Perineal trauma and it's associated conditions .