I will be starting a program at my clinic to treat pelvic floor and now feel so much more confident. I feel like it did teach me so much and not just about the PF. All of the faculty were helpful in making me feel comfortable, especially since I was the only male in the class. Instructor made the material easy to learn and put together the entire process.- Sarah Kemak,PTA - Avon, CO, This was great! - Lindsey Grom, PT, DPT - Belmont, NC, I was nervous and completely green to this topic coming into the class. Thank You!- Jennifer Cartier, DPT - Clarkston, MI, As a student PT, I was very nervous about attending this course due to lack of clinical experience. Nicely ties into whatever treatments we know and use.Chelsea E Sweetman, PT, DPT - West Kingston, RI, PF1 course is a great course for a beginner into PF Rehab I have never learned anatomy so fast! -Megan Sievers PT, DPT - Holland, MI, Thank You so much! Labs were really helpful.- Kali Meadows, PT - Norfolk, VA, I was so nervous before this course! Cant wait to attend a level 2 course next yr!Bridget K. Gustwiller, PT - Defiance, OH, I was excited to take this course and learn more about the pelvic floor. I hope to continue learning in order to help others and (as I found out this weekend) help myself.- Jacqueline Richards, PT, DPT, ATC - Chestertown, MD, I feel so empowered for my patients and for myself learning this course. - Megan Fosko, PT, DPT - Hartsdale, NY, Great course! Instructors and lab assistants were passionate about Woman Health. -Wallis Morris, PT, DPT, CSCS - Steamboat Springs, CO, Really great class, great materials provided. Now I cant wait to serve my patients using my new knowledge. 10-14 days before the course, participants will receive an invite to join Teachable, an online learning platform. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island in 2018. A satellite means that participants will be gathering in a given location and watching the instructor present remotely on the same screen. I was put at ease day1, I feel like this course is geared well for all practitioners and feel. ), Wrap-up 4:15 Adjourn. Avery L Hill - Waco, TX, I loved the course and all the information - the instructors were great, and made sure during lab everyone had specific 1 on 1 time with the instructors. - Karen Costello PT - Evergreen Park, IL, Excellent instructors. I started the course with very little knowledge of the Pelvic Floor and now I feel confident that I can evaluate and treat Pelvic Floor patients. The instructors were so knowledgeable, professional and inclusive. Comfortable environment. As comfortable and mindful environment given the first encounter of Pelvic Exams.- Brittaney Sargent, OTD, OTR/L - Lutz, FL, I feel so blessed to have taken this course.- Jessica Stipp, DPT - Lafayette, IN, Thank you for facilitating wonderful courses!- Paige Groetken, OTS - LeMars, IA, Great course! - Denise Beckers, PTA - Marina del Rey, CA, I am so happy I took this course and can be a part of the womens Health Community that is in such need! I enjoyed speaking to all the attendees and gaining new ideas to bring back to my clinical practice. We always want to hear from those interested in hosting our courses. Outcome measures and quality of life questionnaires will be presented for both urinary incontinence and pain syndromes. This discount is available for a group of three or more registrants, who all work at the same clinic/hospital, enroll in a single course, and pay in a single transaction or mail in multiple checks in a single envelope. Fantastic instructors. (Great idea to have lab assistant here, by the way!) Thank you!Erica Rodas, MS, OTR/L - Charlestown, MA, Incorporate more PTs like Erin all instructors are great but we dont get a lot of trauma ed 50. - Bowling Green, OH, Jen was awesome, loved learning from her! In order to foster an environment that is non-triggering and safe for all participants, we recommend all participants consider the emotional impact they may experience during the course, and consider consulting a trauma counselor or therapist prior to attending. Lots of support and supplemental help after the course offered.Becka Bisset, PT DPT - East Lansing, MI, This is best owned class Ive taken! - Allison Hogue, PT, DPT - Dawsonville, GA, Very informative, everything was understood. 1:00 - Break You piqued my interest in so many areas and I cannot wait to continue my education in this specialty! Everything was very organized.- Lindsi E. Johnson, MS, OTR/L, ATP - Springfield, MO, This course has ignited a file for being a PT that we thought was gave forever! This 10% discount is available for a single registrant who wishes to enroll in 3 or more courses, and pay in one transaction. Presentation of evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques will be emphasized. Professional but still personal (Maintain sense of humor). This course got me excited to treat new PTs.- Victoria Aspell, PT, DPT - Chelmsford, MA, Great examples related to content. 69: Why You Should See a Pelvic Floor PT and Birth RX with Dr. Antoinette. The Herman & Wallace Institute welcomes all professionals who are appropriately licensed at our courses. - Anneke Bender, PT MSCS - Atlanta, GA, Jessica, Sara, and Darla have great personalities and are perfect for presenting this material. I will never forget this course! I have learned so much and have knowledge and skills I can use. Upon completion of this continuing education seminar, participants will be able to: 1. I had the full range of emotions. Rupa Patel, PT, DPT - Middlesex, NJ, This course exceeded my expectations. I plan to attend other courses in future!- Allyson Andreini, SPT - Long Beach, CA, I feel like this course re-kindled my passion for physical therapy and presented as excitement to start treating my patients on Monday! This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. I was never bored nor wished that the day was over, actually Im quite sad to be done. Dont suggest to buy anatomy book.Heidi Lavrisha, PT, DPT Montrose, Instructors knowledge and experience was amazing through content.Abby Hescott - Grand Rapids, MI, I loved the managing movement sections, and getting us in our bodies / out of our chair. -Molly Robbins SPT - Washington, MI, Jessica and Susannah are both excellent communicators from the very first and could sense their excitement for PFM treatment. I also learned so much about myself. The instructors did a great job. A Facebook page for either this course or prior course participants would be helpful as well as a video of the PF YMCA!- Danielle Klein, PT - Hastings, NE, Thank you for empowering me to go out. I learned of how many additional tools I have after this weekend. Teachable is where you will find pre-recorded videos and other pre-requisite learning, manual files, your liability waiver you must sign in order to participate, and any links to Zoom (if the course is a remote option). 2:30 - Adjourn, ============================= Participants who are pregnant who wish to participate fully in the entire course including in the lab must bring a clearance letter from their physician allowing them to participate in the labs is required. Teachable is where you will find pre-recorded videos and other pre-requisite learning, manual files, your liability waiver you must sign in order to participate, and any links to Zoom (if the course is a remote option). Thank you Dustienne and Lila.Marisa C. Marino, pht, DPT - Brossard, QC, Very informative! Looking for more help and hands-on guidance during labs from vetted teaching assistants who are guiding participants meeting in groups of 10-16? So helpful and informative! - Courtney Thompson, PT, DPT - Marina del Rey, CA, Excellent course! - Katye Clark, PT, DPT, ATC - Indianapolis, IN, Loved the course! They brought so much enthusiasm and knowledge each day!- Cassandra Hippensteel PT, DPT - Gilbert, AZ, Both instructors were fabulous! Feeling like Im on the brink of a whole new chapter of my career! Please, Contact us about Hosting Pelvic Floor Level 1 or any other course! Looking forward to taking more Herman & Wallace courses!- Abby Mathis, OTR/L - Louisville, NE, So great! Loved it!- Amy Hinkel, PT, MSl, MSR-PT - Southlake, TX, This was an excellent course with lots of relevant information. Thank you all for sharing your clinical expertise!- Christina Jensen DPT - Johnson City, TN, It would be beneficial for instructor to demonstrate on patient or through video of complete examination in parts then have us perform. Outcome measures and quality of life questionnaires will be presented for both urinary incontinence and pain syndromes. The 2nd lab feet a little short could use more time. Past participants have found that wearing comfortable clothing that is easy for changing (such as skirts or athletic shorts) is very useful for labs. Aimee Schuh PT, DPT - Silver Spring, MD, Presenters were Amazing! They all were energetic, which helped to stay focused. I look forward to taking the future course with Herman and Wallace. If you would like to contact them prior to the course to inquire about equipment purchases, you can do so using this link. Great Job!- Ruth Hall, PTA - Cabot, AR, This course was amazing! She has completed postgraduate continuing education courses with the American Physical Therapy Association and the Herman & Wallace Institute in: examination and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, athletes and pelvic rehab, myofascial release, pregnancy rehab, male health, advanced orthopedic assessment for the pelvic health therapist, and nutrition perspectives for pelvic health. It is highly recommended that participants register well in advance to reserve their seats. Such great tips for clinicians for not only treatments but marketing and billing which is great! 7:45 - Lab 5: Pelvic Floor Examination and Prolapse Exam, External Palpation I feel more knowledgeable about treating PF patients and know many resources to refer to for future questions about treatment and equipment.- Alyssa Sonnier, SPT - Sulphur, LA, This was my first introduction to Pelvic Floor assessment and treatment. I cant wait to start treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction!- Abbey Thornock, PT, DPT - Midland, MI, Very professional and informative instruction in a comfortable and pleasant environment for a very sensitive subject. I am excited to apply this course information in my practice and serve a population that so often is overlooked! No egos. Special Considerations:As this continuing education course includes extensive lab work, all course attendees should come prepared to participate as both clinician and patient. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Urinary Incontinence 2. - Megan McClary, DPT, OCS - Clarks Green, PA, Thank you for a meaningful and valuable primary introduction to the world of pelvic floor health. Thank you!- Mara MacKinnon - Las Cruces, NM, This was an excellent & very thorough course. Thank you, I feel ready for work!- Rachel Koebel, PT, MPT, GCS - South Milwaukee, WI, I absolutely loved the course instructors. 2:00 - Break It is geared to the physical therapist who wants to synthesize the information and apply it to individual treatment programs for urinary incontinence or the musculoskeletal components of urogynecologic pain syndromes such as chronic pelvic pain (CPP), vulvar pain, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). The style of presenting, re-presenting and stacking concept made it an easy transition to seeing the big picture.- Danielle Brooke Sanders, OT - Lafayette, LA, Amazing course! - Meggon McCormick Mink, PT, DPT - Bristol, TN, As a male therapist, many methods were taught to help potential clients be aware of what to expect during an exam. Material is organized. They made you feel comfortable and beautiful and they validated your feelings.Lindsay Richard, MOT, OTR/L - Baton Rouge, LA, Jen and Terri are excellent Teachers! -Mary Jo Nice, PT, COMT - Redwood City, CA, Fantastic course! Presentation of evidence-based evaluation and treatment techniques will be emphasized. A computer with a Wifi connection that your group will be using to view the course. Specific measurements (use a large measuring cup or urine collection hat) of urine output are needed for at least one day, and on the following day one can estimate by counting seconds while voiding. Leaving to want to know more. The H&W admin team will verify that registrants signed up with this code are, indeed, current students prior to their attendance of the course). Gray's Anatomy for Students - Available at a 25% Discount for Herman & Wallace registrants with promo code 70484. 9:30 - Lab 2: PF Exam Techniques Part 2: PF MMT, Laycock Exam, Pelvic Clock, Obturator Internus =============================, These video lectures in Teachable must be viewed in-full prior to the course Teri and Christine made this very comfortable and improved my own biases with pelvic floor PT. All in all it was a wonderful and empowering course. -Danielle Mckinney, PT, DPT - Shalimar, FL, I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this course Susannah and Jessica are so amazing, sensitive, compassionate and knowledgeable forces of nature. Kimberly M. Glow, PT, DPT is a Boston-based physical therapist with a focus on both pelvic floor dysfunction and orthopedics. I'm leaving . Highly recommended.Kelly Cooke, PT, DPT - Loda, IL, As overwhelming as this course could have been, the instructors and assistants were amazing! All of the TAs were approachable and brought their clinical pearls and expertise to the table. Kevin Brittain, PT, DPT - Chicago, IL, The presentations were clear, organized, and engaging to listen to. Lube for labs. This continuing education seminar is targeted to physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapist assistants, registered nurses, nurse midwives, and other rehabilitation professionals. Being born with a vagina and other female anatomy is not a prerequisite for attending or participating fully in our courses. Day Two Make a difference.- Lauren Winely, SPT - Evansville, IN, This was a great course and the instructors were very knowledgeable and made it comfortable!- Paige Slemmons DPT - Superior, WI, Cant wait to start treating patients!- Christa Antrim DPT - Albany, OR, You will leave this course feeling confident with bring able to examine and treat the pelvic floor!- Kimberly Rogers, PT, DPT - Zion Crossroads, VA, Thank you for taking time this weekend to discuss this area _ us learned a lot and cannot wait to put this to practice!- Trina Wunderlich, DPT - Huntsville, AL, I think if you can incorporate lab with the movement presentations on day 3 it would be easier to stay attentive. Held my attention for 3 full days of lecture/lab. The instructors and lab assistants so helpful during labs and always were able to spend adequate time with us. I have DN and OCS certification and this course was most well-received. The information is immediately applicable to clinical practice. Exceptions to this policy may be granted on a case-by-case basis. We ask that participants keep a personal bladder diary measuring and recording fluid intake and urine output for two days - one work day and one non-work day. This was a great experience and eye opener. Excellent teachers. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Theresa Gavin PTA - York, PA, This course was fantastic. Panys testimony about diversity and being inclusive was very heartfelt and genuine; it almost brought tears to my eyes! Feel comfortable going forward in treating patients!- Kristin Brastad - Chino, CA, Amazing course, Great instructors.- Samantha Moon, DPT - Ponte Vedra, FL, As a student, I felt prepared to take the course from my prior course work. Excellent instructors with many personal examples of working with patient population very engaging, made a learning easy evidence based; great references for relevant studies.- Sandra M Smith, PT - Orlando, FL, Thank you for being so inspiring and taking time to teach us changed/motivated me to be/do more. I cant wait to go home and watch your TED talk! List the pelvic floor muscle functions 3. Pre-recorded videos that are required must be watched before going onto the next session. I feel like, I have a solid base to jump into the next pelvic floor courses and I am excited to embark into the world of pelvic floor health. Participants in this event will meet in person to watch the Zoom presentation in the same location and participate in labs together, with the instructor guiding remotely. I feel prepared with a foundational understanding of the PF. Thank you!- Brianna Irion, PT, DPT - Kalispell, MT, The instructors and lab assistances were beyond helpful and incredibly knowledgeable. In order to derive the most benefit from this course, we ask our participants to internalize the required reading materials and complete a diary assignment prior to attending. Learned a ton and felt empowerment to apply it to help men, women & children with pelvic rehab. I 10/10 recommend H&W And I look forward to attending my next course!- Alex Widcamp, SPT - Westlake, LA, Very interactive and engaging course! The content was interesting and presented clearly. =============================, 6:00 am PST - Zoom opens 30 mins before course for registration and setup But still feel somewhat low in confidence to turnaround of treat tomorrow.. but I know Ill get there. - Emily Larson, SPT - Chicago, IL, I felt this course was crucial and extremely informative. - Leah Roux, PT, DPT - Sarasota, FL, For something that was awkward at first, the instructors had such a way of putting my mind at ease and helping understand the anatomy and placement of the structure. In her free time, Antoinette loves checking out new coffee spots, reading, live music events, karaoke with friends and playing with her puppy, Gadget.Instagram: @antoinettepelvicptlvEmail: info@whitewongpt.com. Lots of repetitions and practice learning intention. The instructors were so great at hands on teaching all the techniques as well as teaching practitioners how to facilitate trust and comfort ability during pelvic muscle exams. Im in an underserved area & I feel like I have the tools to make a big import in my community. I would like pictures bigger & not blurry.- Mallory Lott - New Orleans, LA, This course encompasses a wide variety of conditions and has given me the confidence to begin a career in pelvic floor therapy.- Abby Fitts PT, DPT - Anniston, AL, Great course so much valuable information. DN - Shelby, NC, - Brittainy Hyslop MS, OTR/L CLT - South Lake Tahoe, CA, - Chelsea Boomer, PT, DPT - Escondido, CA, - Shanna Duffy, PT, DPT -South Royalton, VT, - Shannon Scott, PT, DPT - Scottsdale, AZ, - Katye Clark, PT, DPT, ATC - Indianapolis, IN, - Laura Greer, PT, DPT - Santa Barbara, CA, - Ella Dodi-Monk, PT, DPT, CEEAA - Lebanon, VA, - Ellaine Sapin-Ancheta, PT - Wesley Chapel, FL, - Allison Hogue, PT, DPT - Dawsonville, GA, - Meggon McCormick Mink, PT, DPT - Bristol, TN, - Megan McClary, DPT, OCS - Clarks Green, PA, - Ashley VandenBerg DPT, CMP - Lowell, MI, - Denise Beckers, PTA - Marina del Rey, CA, - Courtney Thompson, PT, DPT - Marina del Rey, CA, - Deidra R. Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS - Blackfoot, ID, - Gillian McGeorge, DPT, ATC, OCS - Ogden, UT, -Wallis Morris, PT, DPT, CSCS - Steamboat Springs, CO, -Cossette Burnham, SPT - Salt Lake City, UT, -Rachelle Gayle PTA, SDPT - Pittsfield, MA, -Jennifer L Kruger, DPT, PT - Boscobel, WI, -Danielle Mckinney, PT, DPT - Shalimar, FL, -Mary Jo Nice, PT, COMT - Redwood City, CA, Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Function (45 minutes), Pelvic Floor Evaluation and Examination (1 hour 30 min), Awareness of Trauma in Pelvic Rehab (1 hour), General Treatment of Pelvic Pain (1 hour), Electrical Muscle Stimulation(1 hour 15 min). My pelvic health education in grad school was a power point presentation. - Allie Grden DPT - Lansing, MI, Excellent, lively, resourceful instructors, very supportive. Cant wait to take more! There will be a ratio of at least one instructor/assistant for every ten participants. Registrants who already own a copy of this or a corresponding text book are not required to purchase an additional one. Save Now! The knowledge of these instructors was very empowering as I now have new career role models and support for my future career. Identify the muscle layers and specific muscles of the pelvic floor 2. I feel I have learned so much and cant wait to use this new knowledge. This discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts. Christine Van Leeuwen, PT - Linton, ND, This is a great introduction for a true beginner. Everything you learn can go straight into patient care. Check it out! They explained the information incredibly thoroughly and provided the best information. Participants will need to sign up in groups of two or more in order to participate in labs. H&W strives to foster an environment that is safe and supportive. Very professional presentation. - Geena Kerr - Chicago, IL, Herman and Wallace PF1 provided the education and encouragement I needed to develop my clinical skills as a provider of pelvic health services. Pre-recorded videos that are required must be watched before going onto the next session. Thank you for great weekend! I feel prepared to work with patient, and motivated to continue to learning Herman & Wallace! Nancy Heise, PT - Chicago, IL, Amazing course! Lab assistants were fantastic help was always available.- Lisa Loveless - Strongsville, OH, The content of the course is wonderful and so comprehensive. This continuing education seminar teaches evaluation and treatment interventions by instructional assessment of the pelvic floor muscles with internal vaginal examination and SEMG biofeedback assessment. Oz.) The International Pelvic Pain Society Patient's Booklet on Chronic Pelvic Pain 3. Antoinette earned her Bachelor's of Art in Biology with minors in Health Promotion and Psychology from Bridgewater State University. Course content was relevant and user friendly.- Nicole Rogers - Wasilla, AK, Thank you! I would recommend these instructors. 3:00 - Adjourn. 7:30 - Break But, by lunch time on the first day, I felt so empowered and excited to learn more and help women with pelvic floor rehab.- Cynthia Gallup LPTA - Virginia Beach, VA, Great Course! IUGA/ICS report on female pelvic floor terminology6. Song/Dance, hand movements, and funny stories made it interesting. They made it a fun and light learning environment.