OT in the Home: Pelvic Health Strategies for General Practitioners

Course overview

Pelvic health conditions, such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and bowel dysfunction, can significantly impact daily life, yet they often go unaddressed in home-based care. Occupational therapy practitioners are well-positioned to support individuals facing these challenges by integrating pelvic health strategies into functional routines. This course introduces evidence-based assessments and practical interventions for managing urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic floor impairments, and postsurgical or neurologically based pelvic health concerns. Emphasizing client education, environmental modifications, and personalized bladder and bowel routines, this course equips OT generalists to confidently recognize and address pelvic health issues in the home. Applicable across a range of diagnoses and practice settings, this course is designed for occupational therapy professionals working in home health, outpatient, and community care settings.