This bundle includes:
SIX (6) prerecorded 1-hour courses, all taught by Dr. Amanda Olson.
All courses are recorded and available to view at your convenience
1. Introduction to Pelvic Floor Impairments in Runners
Part 1 of this 4 part series will introduce common pelvic floor injuries associated with running, epidemiology, and running physiology.
Released September 29, 2020.
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2. Rehabilitation strategies and guidelines for Return to Run Postpartum
Returning to run in the post partum state varies based on the individual presentation of the patient. New guidelines provide evidence on how to safely assist a patient in returning to the high impact activity of running. This course will also go over the evidence surrounding gait changes after pregnancy and factors such as footwear. Post-partum women require special considerations from their feet to their cervical spine, this course will discuss these considerations.
Released October 13, 2020.
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3. Rehabilitation and Gait strategies for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Runners
Running gait differs significantly from walking gait in its kinematic and kinetic requirements. The pelvic floor plays a crucial role in support of the pelvic organs during the high impact of running. Many patients present to pelvic rehabilitation practitioners with common pelvic floor impairments that are exacerbated or only present while running. This course will introduce running gait and provide screening tools for pelvic physical therapists.
Released November 3, 2020.
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4. Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Strategies for Common Proximal Orthopedic Running Injuries
Many orthopedic running injuries have impact on pelvic floor muscle functioning. Subsequently many runners with proximal injuries to the hip, pelvis, lumbar spine, and knee have underlying pelvic floor impairments that warrant referral to a pelvic PT. This course will discuss these common proximal orthopedic running injuries and the evidence surrounding pelvic floor involvement.
Released November 10, 2020.
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5. Vaginal Dilators: Evidence Based Research Review
Objectives:
1. The learner will understand the purpose of vaginal trainers as part of a multi-modal rehabilitation program
2. The learner will list 4 patient populations that may benefit from vaginal trainers
3. The learner will comprehend the variation in reported protocols for trainers
Prerecorded course, released June 23, 2020
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6. Vaginal Weights: Evidence Based Research Review
Objectives:
1. The learner will understand The role of vaginal weights in proprioceptive training of The pelvic floor
2. The learner will discern which patient populations will benefit from use of vaginal weights to address pelvic floor dysfunction
Prerecorded course, released July 21, 2020
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