The way the information was presented was engaging, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful as I pursue my passion in pelvic rehabilitation. Held my attention for 3 full days of lecture/lab. You may register while in your 2nd year for a course that is taking place by the time you have become a third-year student. Thank you for building confidence providing thorough knowledge and teaching pride/respect for our amazing bodies!Katherine Thomas, PT, DPT - Grand Rapids, MI, I was nervous coming into this course. =============================, These video lectures in Teachable must be viewed in-full prior to the course Pre-recorded videos that are required must be watched before going onto the next session. The knowledge of these instructors was very empowering as I now have new career role models and support for my future career. Specific measurements (use a large measuring cup or urine collection hat) of urine output are needed for at least one day, and on the following day one can estimate by counting seconds while voiding. It felt like I was learning everything for the first time, but instructors were so great at explaining everything and giving us tips on remembering anatomy. - Amy Wahlgren, PT, DPT, CORS - Lima, OH, Really enjoyed the class. Please complete this assignment prior to the first day of the seminar. The information is immediately applicable to clinical practice. I feel I have learned so much and cant wait to use this new knowledge. The teachers were fabulous and invested in the future of Pelvic Rehab. DN - Shelby, NC, Great Introduction course. They all were energetic, which helped to stay focused. - Megan Fosko, PT, DPT - Hartsdale, NY, Great course! Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner's license or regulation. I was never taught pelvic floor in school and this was 1st exposure. Rebecca Rohanna - Morgantown, WV, This course exceeded my expectations. All of the practice was very helpful. I highly recommend this course.- Sarah Valentine PTA - Norfolk, VA, Thank You! This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. This is a "self-hosted" option for attending a satellite lab course. Instructors were very professional but have great personalities. Registrants who already own a copy of this or a corresponding text book are not required to purchase an additional one. I look forward to taking the future course with Herman and Wallace. Everyone was very approachable, warm, helpful, knowledgeable and more! Arkansas State University Campus Calendar / Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Level 1 Course 2:30 - Adjourn, ============================= 3:00 - Adjourn. Physical therapy continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care. But still feel somewhat low in confidence to turnaround of treat tomorrow.. but I know Ill get there. Would take a course with Jessica again! Jasmine Garth, PT, DPT, Cert. The instructors were so great at hands on teaching all the techniques as well as teaching practitioners how to facilitate trust and comfort ability during pelvic muscle exams. - Laura Greer, PT, DPT - Santa Barbara, CA, You made my PF1 experience amazing and so comfortable! Antoinette earned her Bachelor's of Art in Biology with minors in Health Promotion and Psychology from Bridgewater State University. Cant wait to attend a level 2 course next yr!Bridget K. Gustwiller, PT - Defiance, OH, I was excited to take this course and learn more about the pelvic floor. This was amazing!- Sarah Coggins - Waterbury, VT, As a student, this course taught me a lot about the pelvic floor that is missing from out curriculum. Thank you, I feel ready for work!- Rachel Koebel, PT, MPT, GCS - South Milwaukee, WI, I absolutely loved the course instructors. I was so nervous beforehand but I have pelvic pain, but everybody made me comfortable and able to learn and participate in everything including the labs. I have used tour online content for education for a while now and I was so fun to meet you! However, students are not allowed to register or attend a self-hosted course. I would like pictures bigger & not blurry.- Mallory Lott - New Orleans, LA, This course encompasses a wide variety of conditions and has given me the confidence to begin a career in pelvic floor therapy.- Abby Fitts PT, DPT - Anniston, AL, Great course so much valuable information. - Melissa Niemiec ANP-BC - Rochester, MI, From the moment I walked through the doors, my nervous feelings calmed down. This course is geared to the therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), vulvar pain, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). 7) Awareness of Trauma (1 hour) To get this discount when checking out online, use the code STUDENT2023 for courses scheduled for 2023. It was really nice.Emma Recane, PT/s - Maynard, MA, More case study discussion would have been helpful.Paulette Selimo, PT, DPT - Boonton Township, NJ, Makes me want to practice more and take PF2A-B! 2:00 - Break Thanks for a great course!- Jay Musial PT, DPT - Grand Junction, CO, Wow. This type of registration cannot be completed online, if you are wishing to receive the Multi-Course discount please call or email us directly for assistance. List the pelvic floor muscle functions 3. Laura Haley - Stockton, CA, The course was very well presented and organized. Nancy Heise, PT - Chicago, IL, Amazing course! Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. The Herman & Wallace Institute welcomes all professionals who are appropriately licensed at our courses. Identify specific pelvic pain conditions (vulvodynia, IC and CPP) and common physical therapy interventions 7. Labs were excellent and I feel prepared to see pelvic floor patients. List two diagnoses that would benefit from applications of electrotherapy 9. Instructors & TAs were all very knowledgeable & helpful throughout the entire weekend! -Molly Robbins SPT - Washington, MI, Jessica and Susannah are both excellent communicators from the very first and could sense their excitement for PFM treatment. This is a satellite offering of our course, Pelvic Floor Level 1. Total video lecture time: 10 hours Looking forward to taking more Herman & Wallace courses!- Abby Mathis, OTR/L - Louisville, NE, So great! Looking forward to 2A & 2B & Capstone someday!- Rachel Busch, PT, DPT - Englewood, CO, I personally think a lot of great info was presented on day 1 when most attendants were tired/brain fatigue. 7. Survivors of past trauma should be aware that performing or experiencing internal exam may be triggering, and that many, regardless of their histories, feel strong emotions when practicing these techniques. Presentation of evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques will be emphasized. - Emma Paul, PT, DPT - Berwyn, IL, I was so anxious about going into this course and the instructors did an incredible job of making me comfortable. Thank you! So excited to get started tx this population.- Breanna Edenborough PT, DPT - Seminole, OK, Day 3 was one of the best as far as information & providing info for intervention. The following supplies: Non Latex, Non-Powder Vinyl Gloves MEDIUM (box of 100) Hand Sanitizer (8 . - Kim Brogan MPT - Fort Gordon, GA, Very impressed with the level of instructions and professional care taken with the presentation of potentially challenging topics. Patient History Form4. Thank you all for your patience and guidance; it was very inspiring!- Danielle Shindler, PT, DPT - Houston, TX, Great course great instructors & lots of positive energy. Cant wait to take more! The evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor pf1 is an excellent course. Best course I have been to! Learned so much! Describe and perform pelvic floor muscle evaluation techniques utilizing observation, vaginal palpation, and SEMG biofeedback 4. This course was fantastic. Leaving to want to know more. DN - Colorado Springs, CO, I got tons of information and feedback to help me start my PF path!- Katie Peters, PT, DPT - Denver, CO, Exceeded expectations. She was very knowledgeable and kept class interesting with her wit and sense of humor. They provided a great learning environment and were able to answer all questions. DN - Shelby, NC, - Brittainy Hyslop MS, OTR/L CLT - South Lake Tahoe, CA, - Chelsea Boomer, PT, DPT - Escondido, CA, - Shanna Duffy, PT, DPT -South Royalton, VT, - Shannon Scott, PT, DPT - Scottsdale, AZ, - Katye Clark, PT, DPT, ATC - Indianapolis, IN, - Laura Greer, PT, DPT - Santa Barbara, CA, - Ella Dodi-Monk, PT, DPT, CEEAA - Lebanon, VA, - Ellaine Sapin-Ancheta, PT - Wesley Chapel, FL, - Allison Hogue, PT, DPT - Dawsonville, GA, - Meggon McCormick Mink, PT, DPT - Bristol, TN, - Megan McClary, DPT, OCS - Clarks Green, PA, - Ashley VandenBerg DPT, CMP - Lowell, MI, - Denise Beckers, PTA - Marina del Rey, CA, - Courtney Thompson, PT, DPT - Marina del Rey, CA, - Deidra R. Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS - Blackfoot, ID, - Gillian McGeorge, DPT, ATC, OCS - Ogden, UT, -Wallis Morris, PT, DPT, CSCS - Steamboat Springs, CO, -Cossette Burnham, SPT - Salt Lake City, UT, -Rachelle Gayle PTA, SDPT - Pittsfield, MA, -Jennifer L Kruger, DPT, PT - Boscobel, WI, -Danielle Mckinney, PT, DPT - Shalimar, FL, -Mary Jo Nice, PT, COMT - Redwood City, CA, Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Function (45 minutes), Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Examination (1 hour 30 min), Awareness of Trauma in Pelvic Rehab (1 hour), General Treatment of Pelvic Pain (1 hour), Electrical Muscle Stimulation(1 hour 15 min). It sparked even more questions that I had to further PFPT! I would recommend this class to anyone interested in learning more about pelvic health.- Carter Sonstein - St. Louis, MO, I am honestly shocked by how much we learned in such a short time & how much I retained! 10) Additional Resources on Biofeedback and E-Stim from our Partners at CMT (Optional), ============================= Excellent instructors with many personal examples of working with patient population very engaging, made a learning easy evidence based; great references for relevant studies.- Sandra M Smith, PT - Orlando, FL, Thank you for being so inspiring and taking time to teach us changed/motivated me to be/do more. As a pregnant participant who had to work in groups of 3s, I difficult to get labs completed in the amount of time intended for 2 people.- Amanda Satcher, OTR/L - Nashville, TN, Loved this course! Pelvic Floor Level 1 through Herman & Wallace or Pelvic PT 1 through the APTA is required. She has completed postgraduate continuing education courses with the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman & Wallace Institute in: examination and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, athletes and pelvic rehab, myofascial release, pregnancy rehab, male health, advanced orthopedic assessment for the pelvic health therapist, and nutrition perspectives for pelvic health. The manual is well organized and a great reference to review. Overall the course was fantastic! Gray's Anatomy for Students - Available at a 25% Discount for Herman & Wallace registrants with promo code 70484. As a student still, I did not feel treated as a student, I was treated as a equal and loved getting to learn from everyone! I cant wait for my next H&W course!- Erin Tucker - Sacramento, CA, Great Course! - Amy Richey P.T. They are all very passionate about Pelvic Floor. Pelvic Floor Level 1 - Part 1 - Herman & Wallace - Bowling Green, OH, Jen was awesome, loved learning from her! Bloom - Pelvic Health Specialist, Physical Therapist I was very appreciative to have a small TA to student ratio as someone was always accessible when I have questions.- Hunter Rich, PT, DPT - Dundee, MI, This is my 1st H&W course and I was thoroughly impressed with Jessicas knowledge and teaching style. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Urinary Incontinence 2. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html, ============================= You will need at least one person to work with during labs. This 10% discount is available to current students who have yet to earn a license to practice at the time of course registration. Click here for a list of satellite locations where participants will be gathering at hosted locations with teaching assistants to assist the learning. Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. Principles of Biofeedback from Professor Tim Watson's website- an incredible resource! - Ellaine Sapin-Ancheta, PT - Wesley Chapel, FL, Sara and Jessica did a wonderful job giving an overview of a broad topic and empowering therapists to begin evaluating and treating the pelvic floor. In order to derive the most benefit from this course, we ask our participants to internalize the required reading materials and complete a diary assignment prior to attending. - Erika Brown, PT - North Vernon, IN, Pelvic Floor level 1 is an amazing course. Looking for more help and hands-on guidance during labs from vetted teaching assistants who are guiding participants meeting in groups of 10-16? Both instructors were great! - Chances Waite, DPT - Young Harris, GA, Loved the course! I appreciate all the time they spent with us helping in the labs. List indications, precautions, contraindications, and universal precautions for pelvic floor examination and treatment 6. Erin Locati, PT, DPT - San Antonio, TX, Instructors each had a different style and both engaging and very knowledgeable. I've done this 20 years - and I wish I'd taken this course years ago. Sarah Elizabeth Cox, PT, DPT - Kill Devil Hills, NC, Loved working case load as a group instructor. - Michael Via, MSPT - Sarasota, FL, Teri and Jennifer were great instructors. Rachel Larson PT, DPT, CLT - Greenville, SC, I have taken other Pelvic Floor Courses and this course was much more in depth and greatly advanced my critical thinking within this population. Instructor reinforced techniques/info presented from day 1-3 and labs helped put all info together. Herman & Wallace | Pelvic Rehabilitation InstituteTerms & Conditions that apply to all Continuing Education Courses, Copyright 2021 Herman & Wallace | All Rights Reserved Privacy and Cookie Policy, Pacific Time - Day 1: 8:00am - 4:30pm / Day 2: 8:00am - 4:45pm, Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, List of Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioners, Pelvic Floor Level 1 Satellite Lab Course, Pelvic Floor Level 1 - Satellite Lab Course - July 10-11, 2021, What to Expect During Courses with Internal Lab Work, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Urinary Incontinence, https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter-classic.html. During labs, participants will pair up and practice labs with one another. Identify the various types of urinary incontinence and behavioral treatment options available to the physical therapist 8. As an auspicious educator, Kim has been involved with many community-based education programs, including lectures and demonstrations to local yoga studios during instructor trainings, postpartum support groups, and support groups for those afflicted with neurological disease. 9:30 - Lab 2: PF Exam Techniques Part 2: PF MMT, Laycock Exam, Pelvic Clock, Obturator Internus - Megan Bush, COTA - Tupelo, KS, Taking PF1 as a student was very nerve-wracking. 1) Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Function (51 minutes) Jessica was passionate about Pelvic Health PT and made the course fun and informative! The instructor will be presenting to all satellites from a remote location via Zoom. I was able to relax and learn early on. Thanks so much! Day One Thank you Dustienne and Lila.Marisa C. Marino, pht, DPT - Brossard, QC, Very informative! I feel ready to put to use my new skills on Monday! Very accommodating to breast feeding / to allow pumping.- Chelsea Muncy - West Chester, OH, This was absolutely wonderful! The printable portion of your manual from Teachable if you choose to print. Cant wait to bring things to patients next week and build my existing practice. The energy and passion from instructors made class enjoyable even on lab instructing topics. NOTE: Times below are listed in Pacific time zone Learned a ton and felt empowerment to apply it to help men, women & children with pelvic rehab. - Taylor Collins, SPT - Savannah, GA, This was an incredible course. also extremely helpful and will be such a great resource.- Christina Warne - Dover, NH, Very informative/clear. Being born with a vagina and other female anatomy is not a prerequisite for attending or participating fully in our courses. For assistance converting the times below to your local time zone, use this link: If you need your employer to send a check for your registration payment, please click the Request Invoice button on the course event page to reserve your seat. One of the best. - Kelsey Crosby PT, DPT - Dayton, OH, Great quick-talking speakers, excellent lab assistants. The instructors and other professionals in the class made me feel so welcomed and treated me the same as everyone else. A satellite means that participants will be gathering in a given location and watching the instructor present remotely on the same screen. I cant wait to start treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction!- Abbey Thornock, PT, DPT - Midland, MI, Very professional and informative instruction in a comfortable and pleasant environment for a very sensitive subject. Please note, the Pelvic Floor series of courses typically fill up about 2-3 months before the scheduled course date. Excited to add to my tool-box. I wouldnt mind having EMG Day 3 and move Day 3s info to Day 2. Thank you!- Mara MacKinnon - Las Cruces, NM, This was an excellent & very thorough course. Im excited to help this population of people! Good pace. I am forever changed. We have had to postpone many of our in-person Pelvic Floor Level 1 courses due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. - Amanda VanDyk DPT - Culver City, CA, I felt so comfortable and supported. 3) Managing Movement (1 hour) This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. Part of that is the nature of the course however more information regarding treatment options for day 1 & 2 topics would be amazing. Attention: We are unable to offer "retro-active" discounts (i.e. The instructors did a great job. Daily lab time allows for supervised instruction of pelvic floor muscle evaluation with external palpation and internal vaginal examination of pelvic floor musculature. Vaginal pelvic floor muscle examinations will be taught in labs. - Meggon McCormick Mink, PT, DPT - Bristol, TN, As a male therapist, many methods were taught to help potential clients be aware of what to expect during an exam. 6:45 - Pelvic Floor (PF) Anatomy and Evaluation We ask that participants keep a personal bladder diary measuring and recording fluid intake and urine output for two days - one work day and one non-work day. Well taught by knowledgeable and relatable professionals. I now feel prepared to evaluate and treat Pts with pelvic disorders. I feel like it did teach me so much and not just about the PF. The 2nd lab feet a little short could use more time. - Leah Roux, PT, DPT - Sarasota, FL, For something that was awkward at first, the instructors had such a way of putting my mind at ease and helping understand the anatomy and placement of the structure. -Danielle Mckinney, PT, DPT - Shalimar, FL, I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this course Susannah and Jessica are so amazing, sensitive, compassionate and knowledgeable forces of nature. Jennifer and Teri were so engaging and helpful, the lab assistants were also such an asset to the course and did a fabulous job answering questions! I am learning feeling motivated and competent in the beginning stages of pelvic floor therapy. I immediately felt comfortable and excited from the first lecture and was able to maintain focus throughout the class. Currently, Kimberly practices out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Dont suggest to buy anatomy book.Heidi Lavrisha, PT, DPT Montrose, Instructors knowledge and experience was amazing through content.Abby Hescott - Grand Rapids, MI, I loved the managing movement sections, and getting us in our bodies / out of our chair. We ask that participants keep a personal bladder diary measuring and recording fluid intake and urine output for two days - one work day and one non-work day. Created a calm environment during labs for max comfort.- Stephanie Richter, PT, DPT - Olivette, MO, It was so much better than I was expecting & made me feel like I was prepared to treat Pts in the clinic.- Tina Chickering, DPT - Harlan, IA, The instructors were amazing and I feel confident treating pelvic rehab patients after this course. Bladder Diary Assignment Instructions3. - Denise Beckers, PTA - Marina del Rey, CA, I am so happy I took this course and can be a part of the womens Health Community that is in such need! They brought so much enthusiasm and knowledge each day!- Cassandra Hippensteel PT, DPT - Gilbert, AZ, Both instructors were fabulous! I will never forget this course! This course was designed to provide a thorough introduction to female pelvic floor function, dysfunction and treatment interventions. Special Considerations:As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. The TAs were all great and answered all my questions well. Demo lab was amazingly helpful (Instructor demo on one person)Sonya Richardson, DPT, GCS - Oakland, CA, This was a great course and I cant wait to take another course. The level of expertise, amount of information, and feedback provided was very reassuring. What does self-hosted mean? I found the whole experience very exciting. Thank You!- Jennifer Cartier, DPT - Clarkston, MI, As a student PT, I was very nervous about attending this course due to lack of clinical experience. I truly appreciate this and am excited to attend my next course.- Sandra Walker, PT, DPT - Grand Rapids, MI, I truly enjoyed the course and plan to take the following course as well!- Ashley N. Williams, PT, DPT - El Paso, TX, It was amazing how comfortable we got throughout the course very supportive.- Paulette Swanson PT, DPT, MS - Melbourne, FL, This was a wonderful course that has made me excited to be specializing in such a rewarding area!- Hana Grace James - Tupelo, MS, Loved it! 1. They made you feel comfortable and beautiful and they validated your feelings.Lindsay Richard, MOT, OTR/L - Baton Rouge, LA, Jen and Terri are excellent Teachers! 1. They went above and beyond to further our education and were very thorough with the information.- Alexandra Shipley - West Chester, OH, Truly gained a confident understanding in the female/male anatomy and the treatment for females. - Sumya Hussain - Brookline, MA, I really appreciate all of the instructors for giving up so much time to help us learn and grow as therapists so we can help serve this underserved population. Instructor made the material easy to learn and put together the entire process.- Sarah Kemak,PTA - Avon, CO, This was great! Katherine O'Brien CNM - catonsville, MD, Absolutely the best course I have ever attended. As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. It is highly recommended that participants register well in advance to reserve their seats. Being born with a vagina and other female anatomy is not a prerequisite for attending or participating fully in our courses. Feel comfortable going forward in treating patients!- Kristin Brastad - Chino, CA, Amazing course, Great instructors.- Samantha Moon, DPT - Ponte Vedra, FL, As a student, I felt prepared to take the course from my prior course work. Very informational!! Thank you!- Brianna Irion, PT, DPT - Kalispell, MT, The instructors and lab assistances were beyond helpful and incredibly knowledgeable. Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to: 1. I attended the Pelvic Floor Level 1 Course, very anxious about what the experience would be like. Thank you for providing a safe environment. There will be a ratio of at least one instructor/assistant for every ten participants. Groups of 3-5 receive a 10% discount off the combined price of their group's registrations. They were so knowledgeable about the material and helpful during the lab portion. 4. SEMG documentation grids would be useful! Lots of support and supplemental help after the course offered.Becka Bisset, PT DPT - East Lansing, MI, This is best owned class Ive taken! Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to: 1. The speaker enthusiasm made me feel like this is a real in I could work in.- Arin Lotter, SPT - Manchester, NH, This was a very intense course for me. Please Contact Us with any questions about the use of this text as a required reading in this course. Herman and Wallace Partners with MedBridge | MedBridge Before Day One Shirlea Hennessy, PT, DPT, GCS - Fairfax, VA, This course is amazing! - Anneke Bender, PT MSCS - Atlanta, GA, Jessica, Sara, and Darla have great personalities and are perfect for presenting this material. The instructors made me feel comfortable and safe. Even as a 3rd-year student I was able to participate fully and learn from other PTs - Brianna Blohm, SPT - Alliance, OH, I was very nervous about this class even though I wanted the content. - Jamie Alexander DPT, ATC - Peoria, AZ, I learned more than I ever thought I would. - Allison Hogue, PT, DPT - Dawsonville, GA, Very informative, everything was understood. I was anxious to attend, based on the content of the class, but they made everyone feel so welcomed/comfortable.- Teresa Durkin - Kansas City, KS, Demonstrations of exercises of a exercise instruction would be helpful.- Kristin Overton, PT, DPT - Oakland, CA, Great course & very well-educated instructors.- Whitney Ford, DPT - Hays, KS, Such a great class!