Pelvic Floor Support Systems: Advanced Anatomy, Assessment and Treatment

Course overview

This intermediate-to-advanced, self-paced online course deepens clinicians' evaluation and treatment skills for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD), with a particular emphasis on birth-related levator ani injuries and prolapse-related support changes. The curriculum integrates advanced fascial anatomy of the pelvic support system with internal vaginal and rectal examination techniques to detect anterior, posterior, and apical support alterations, including perineocele, enterocele, and levator ani avulsion. Instruction includes video demonstrations of internal and external exam techniques and detailed exam guides for clinic use. The training will enhance your ability to perform advanced observation, palpation, and examination both with and without a half-speculum. Additionally, the course covers the assessment of functional aspects like standing posture, breathing patterns, and abdominal wall mechanics to optimize intra-abdominal pressure management. You will explore various treatments including breathing strategies, the role of the abdominal wall, and the Hypopressive technique, and learn how to integrate these approaches into treatment planning. Ultimately, this curriculum equips you to design effective, individualized treatment interventions for pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum rehabilitation, and prolapse management.