(HS Frey 065733 2025) Menopause and the Pelvic Floor Evidence Based Strategies for Optimizing Function

Course overview

Pelvic floor dysfunction silently affects countless menopausal women---yet many clinicians miss it entirely. From stress urinary incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse and sexual discomfort, these challenges can profoundly impact daily function, emotional wellbeing, and intimate relationships. Too often, providers either overlook pelvic health concerns during routine care or immediately refer without leveraging evidence-based strategies already within their scope of practice. In this transformative session, physiotherapist Liz Frey bridges the gap between recognition and action. You'll gain the clinical tools to identify pelvic floor dysfunction in both active and sedentary patients, understand the biomechanical foundations of effective intervention, and confidently integrate pelvic health considerations into your practice. Whether you're screening for red flags, teaching movement strategies, or having sensitive conversations about intimacy, this course equips you to become a trusted resource for patients navigating menopause. Key Takeaways: Identify and assess pelvic floor dysfunction in active and sedentary patients Implement movement-based strategies to support bladder control, prolapse management, and core function Understand how menopause affects tissue integrity, lubrication, and sexual health Determine when to manage within your scope and when specialized internal pelvic PT referral is indicated Communicate confidently about leakage, pelvic pressure, and intimacy concerns