CRS:Continence, Reproduction, and Sex

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CRS: Continence, Reproduction, and Sex
Demystifying the Pelvic Floor and More with FMT^TM 

Note: Due to the course content this is a women only course.

Prerequisite: None

Required Course Preparation: 
Prior to the classroom portion of this course, all attendees must complete required course preparation.  The preparation for CRS includes videos and quizzes.  Once enrolled in a course, required course preparation can be found by logging on to your IPA account and selecting "My Upcoming Courses."  If you have any trouble accessing the required course preparation please call our office at 970-870-9521 for assistance.  Please note that approved CEUs may vary depending on individual states' treatment of Online vs. Classroom Instruction.

It is recommended that each participant reviews the Bibliography and read any article they are unfamilior with prior to the course. All Course Bibliographies

Required Equipment:  Each participant should bring
~ Baby wipes (travel size)
~ personal lubricant (3oz at a minimum)
~ one BOX of non-latex gloves

Recommended Course Preparation: 
It is recommended that each participant reviews the Bibliography and read any article they are unfamiliar with prior to the course. All Course Bibliographies

MRI-based registration of pelvic alignment affected by altered pelvic floor muscle characteristics, Petra Bendova, Elsevier 2017
A Clinical Reasoning Model for Manual Physical Therapy, 2017, Cristiana Kahl Collins
Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment: the PERFECT Scheme, 2001, J. Laycock
The reliability and validity of the Saliba Postural Classification System, Cristiana Kahl Collins, Vicky Saliba Johnson, JMMT 2016

Purpose

This course is a lab-intensive introduction to the Functional Manual Therapy^® system that will train the participants to diagnose and treat continence, reproduction systems, sexual function and the pelvic area in both men and women. The purpose is to learn functional manual therapy techniques to address mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control issues that arise in the pelvic health population and realize the connection the pelvic girdle and pelvic floor have to the rest of the body. The course will address when pain is present in continence, reproduction, and sex how manual therapy can improve normal, efficient mobility of the pelvic floor muscles, pelvic girdle, and visceral structures in order to obtain optimal mobility for functions needed for continence, reproduction, sex. 

The course will involve external techniques for the abdomen and pelvic floor and internal techniques for the pelvic floor. This course focuses on evaluating, assessing, and treating dysfunctions based on the 3 IPA pillars: mechanical capacity, neuromuscular function, and motor control.

Instructor Note  
The instructors advertised for the course are the intended instructors.  The final number of instructors will be determined by course enrollment.  Every effort is made to hold the course with the scheduled instructors. Course refunds or transfers will not be granted based on a change of instructors.  Please note there may be instructor changes without prior notice.

Multiple instructors are scheduled for each course.  However, the actual number of instructors at a course will be determined by final enrollment

Hours
2 Days, 16 Contact Hours

CEUs: 
CRS requires attendees to complete online course preparation before attending the classroom instruction. Approved CEUs for this course may vary depending on individual states' treatment of Online vs. Classroom Instruction. Before registering for a course you should verify approved CEUs with your state licensing board or association. State rules are subject to change. IPA courses are approved for PTs for the state in which the course is held.  OTs and PTAs should check with their approving body to determine if the PT approval will be accepted.

Breaks
Break food will not be provided during the course.  Lunch for both days will be on your own. We suggest you bring a water bottle and feel free to bring your own snacks.  

Audience
PT, PTA, OT, SPT
Attendees agree to utilize all skills of evaluation, assessment and treatment learned in this course to the extent allowed under the regulations of their professional practice act. By registering you acknowledge that your attendance does not represent authorization by the IPA, or any of its officers, to utilize any of the material learned which may lie outside of the strict interpretation of your practice act.

Attendance
Each attendee is expected to attend all hours of instruction to receive a Certificate of Completion. Any exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved in writing by the IPA Directors.

Lab Clothing
Each participant's body must be accessible for observation and treatment.  Sports bra or halter-top and shorts are appropriate for women. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry. A sweat suit is advisable between demonstrations, as temperatures may vary in the room.