This course will provide physiotherapists (PTs) working in pelvic health with the opportunity to enhance their understanding and competence in assessment and treatment interventions through instruction and mentorship. Students will further develop skills in pelvic health, to integrate appropriate orthopedic techniques. There will be a focus on the special considerations for postpartum traumatic deliveries (3rd and 4th degree tears).
This is a hybrid course which will run over an eight-week timeframe for a total of 32 hours. The format will include synchronous online lectures, case-study discussions, in-person lab sessions and clinical time at a large, multidisciplinary urogynecology clinic to shadow an experienced PT and observe the interprofessional teamwork.