The Aging Adult and the Pelvic Floor: Applications for All Providers
Course: #3641Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 2277 Reviews
This course provides information regarding the impact of aging on the pelvic health of older adults along with practical tips to promote ideal pelvic floor activation and function in this population. This course will have applications both for pelvic health therapists who wish to know more about older adults and geriatric therapists who wish to understand the role of the pelvic floor better. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to identify at least two changes in the pelvic floor muscles that are the result of hormonal shifts with normal aging.
- Participants will be able to discuss at least two techniques to improve utilization of pelvic floor muscles during daily activity and exercise to optimize performance.
- Participants will be able to identify at least two pieces of dietary information that can be beneficial in mitigating symptoms from pelvic floor dysfunction in older adults.
- Participants will be able to discuss at least two pelvic floor disorders that are common in older adults.
Course created on March 25, 2020
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 15-45 Minutes | Hormonal impact of aging on the pelvic floor |
| 45-75 Minutes | Commonly seen pelvic floor disorders in the older adult |
| 75-100 Minutes | Retraining the pelvic floor with exercise |
| 100-110 Minutes | Lifestyle adaptations that can benefit patients with pelvic floor dysfunction |
| 110-115 Minutes | Case study |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Jennifer Stone
PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC
Dr. Jennifer Stone graduated from Texas State University in 2009 and completed her transitional DPT through MGHIHP in 2010. She completed an orthopedic residency through Evidence In Motion in 2010 and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapists Specialties (ABPTS). She received a pelvic health certification through Herman & Wallace in 2013. She serves as the Director of Operations for Evidence in Motion and program director for Evidence In Motion’s pelvic health content. She is also an adjunct faculty member for the University of Pittsburgh’s entry level DPT program. Dr. Stone is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Her clinical experience includes orthopedics, pelvic health, and practice management in both hospital and private practice settings. Jennifer is passionate about teaching and opening the world of pelvic health to all types of clinicians
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