Pelvic Health Continuing Education & Clinical Resources
Whether you’re beginning your journey in pelvic health rehabilitation or looking to refine advanced clinical skills, Essential Pelvic Health provides continuing education designed to bridge the gap between knowledge and confident clinical application.
Our educational offerings combine evidence-informed instruction, practical treatment strategies, mentorship, and hands-on learning to help occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other qualified pelvic health professionals provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Explore our continuing education courses, mentorship opportunities, and free clinical resources below.
PR-MATT: Pelvic Rehab Manual Assessment & Treatment Techniques
Working in the growing field of pelvic rehabilitation can feel overwhelming. While introductory pelvic floor courses provide foundational knowledge, many clinicians are left wondering how to confidently assess, reason through complex cases, and apply manual treatment techniques in clinical practice.
The PR-MATT course was developed to bridge that gap.
This comprehensive pelvic health continuing education program combines online learning with immersive hands-on instruction, helping clinicians develop confidence in internal and external pelvic floor assessment, clinical reasoning, and evidence-informed manual treatment techniques.
Throughout the course you’ll learn practical strategies that can be immediately integrated into patient care while expanding your understanding of pelvic floor dysfunction and whole-person treatment.
Ideal for:
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Pelvic Health Clinicians
- Qualified healthcare professionals working within their professional scope
Topics include:
- Internal & external pelvic floor assessment
- Manual therapy techniques
- Clinical reasoning
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Treatment progression
- Patient-centered care
Cr-MATT: Colorectal Manual Assessment & Treatment Techniques
The Cr-MATT program expands clinician knowledge in the assessment and treatment of colorectal dysfunction through a blended learning experience that combines self-paced online education with hands-on training.
Participants begin with comprehensive online coursework featuring prerecorded lectures, live Q&A sessions, and clinical case studies before attending a full-day live lab offered either in person or remotely.
The online coursework provides the clinical foundation necessary for successful participation in the live lab. Completion of the online modules is required before attending the hands-on training.
Topics include:
- Colorectal assessment
- Manual treatment techniques
- Clinical reasoning
- Functional bowel disorders
- Patient evaluation
- Practical skill development
The live lab is offered annually during the winter.
EPH Mentor Creative
Continuing education doesn’t end after a course is completed.
EPH Mentor Creative was created to help pelvic rehabilitation clinicians bridge the gap between learning new concepts and confidently applying them in practice.
Members gain ongoing access to educational resources, clinical discussions, case studies, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative community of pelvic health professionals dedicated to continued growth.
Whether you’re navigating challenging patient presentations or simply looking to stay connected with peers, Mentor Creative provides ongoing support long after the classroom.
Resources may include:
- Clinical case discussions
- Live educational sessions
- Practical treatment strategies
- Resource library
- Professional community
- Ongoing mentorship opportunities
The Constipation Toolkit for Clinicians
Functional constipation is influenced by far more than bowel habits alone.
The Constipation Toolkit for Clinicians helps occupational therapists and physical therapists develop confidence in evaluating the multiple factors that contribute to constipation, including posture, breathing mechanics, biomechanics, lifestyle habits, and psychosocial influences.
Designed specifically for clinicians working in pelvic rehabilitation, this course emphasizes practical assessment techniques and intervention strategies that support meaningful improvements in function and quality of life.
Topics include:
- Functional constipation assessment
- Posture and breathing
- ADL and IADL management
- Lifestyle modification
- Behavioral strategies
- Pelvic health rehabilitation
Free Pelvic Health Resources
At Essential Pelvic Health, education extends beyond continuing education courses.
Our growing collection of free pelvic health resources was created to support both clinicians and individuals navigating pelvic health concerns.
You’ll find educational tools, printable resources, clinical insights, and patient education materials designed to encourage informed decision-making and improve pelvic health awareness.
Whether you’re searching for patient handouts or clinician resources, our library continues to grow with thoughtful, evidence-informed content.