The Constipation Toolkit for Clinicians
How This Course Can Be Taken
agenda
- Overview of intake and interview process and client communication.
- PFM functions and roles in bowel health.
- Healthy bowel function and dysfunction.
- Interventions for optimal bowel health.
- Documentation & analysis of findings, and development of appropriate treatment protocols.
- Review of treatment techniques to restore mobility and strength for balance throughout the musculoskeletal, fascial, vascular, and nervous systems.
- Development of therapeutic exercise programs, ADL/IADL management, and home programs.
Special Considerations
Recommended Follow-up Courses
Pelvic Rehab Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques (PR-MATT)
Colorectal Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques (CR-MATT)
Remote Site HOST Discounts And FREE Scholarship Opportunities
Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a small remote group. The host will receive a 20% discount for hosting 2-3 participants (in addition to host). A free scholarship will be granted for hosting 4 or more participants. I will also assist in filling host site locations that participants can safely travel within individual state COVID-19 travel advisories.
Preview of the material incuded
- Types, causes, & front-line treatment
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Outcome measures, diaries, and advanced testing
- Downtraining for defecation
- Bowel massage & routine
- Toileting posture and breathing strategies
- Nutrition, laxatives, and supplements
- Hormone considerations
- Therapeutic exercises
- Critical thinking & functional goal writing
- Advanced treatment & referrals
- Client videos & handouts
- Next steps for advanced training and ongoing support
Cancellation Policies
50% refund is available within 30 days.
If cancellation for live attendants is due to COVID-19 or emergency situations, credit towards the course at a later date will be given.
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Essential Pelvic Health is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 0000000462. This live course is offered at 1.6 CEUs Beginner- Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.