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OT Pioneers: Introduction to Pelvic Floor Therapy for Occupational Therapists
Welcome to OT Pioneers!
Welcome From Lindsey (3:37)
Quick Course Orientation + Helpful Housekeeping (3:44)
OT Pioneers Suggested Schedule
OTs and PTs in Pelvic Health : How Are We Different? (20:47)
The Biomechanical Approach vs Biopsychosocial Approach for Pelvic Floor Therapy (19:04)
List of OTs in Pelvic Health
Lesson 1: Demystifying the Pelvic Floor
How to Talk About the Pelvic Floor With Your Client (13:54)
What is the Pelvic Floor? (8:11)
Lesson 2: Under the Covers :: Pelvic Floor Anatomy, Function and Dysfunction
Lindsey's Guide to Pelvic Anatomy (25:10)
Layers Of The Pelvic Floor (21:13)
Full Range of Motion, Kegels, Core Breath, Breathing Compensations (30:08)
Understanding Prolapse (20:23)
Links to Other Anatomy Videos + Tutorials
Lesson 3: Introduction to Common Medical Conditions + Diagnosis
Common Pelvic Floor Muscle Medical Conditions + Diagnosis (19:03)
Lesson 4: Mastering Client Intake :: Setting Yourself Up For Success
Prerequisites Before Client Evaluation (4:53)
Planning Your First Session with Clients (10:09)
Intake Forms (6:47)
Sample Forms + Assessment Tools
Evaluation Tools
Education for Behavioral Modifications (11:55)
Lesson 5: Educating Your Client :: Teach Them To Be Their Own Detective
Cues for Kegels + Reverse Kegels (8:47)
Postural Assessment + Why It Matters (17:56)
Lesson 6: Introduction to External and Internal Exams
External Evaluation (4:29)
Internal Exam Considerations (10:59)
Hands-On Assessment of the Vulva + Vagina (8:30)
An Internal Exam (with a live model) (11:15)
Lesson 7: Momentum Calls with Lindsey
Kick Off Call (Jan 28, 2023) (55:41)
Momentum Call #1 (Feb 4, 2023) (Sharing Pelvic Health Education Topics with Our Clients) (80:43)
Momentum Call #2 (Feb 11, 2023) (Explaining Common Pelvic Floor Diagnosis) (75:11)
Momentum Call #3 (Feb 18, 2023) (Intake Interview) (76:47)
BONUS: Client Interview Call (74:29)
BONUS: Client Education Call (71:25)
Ask Lindsey Anything (Feb 25 at 11 am ET) (102:57)
OT Pioneers Graduation Party (April 15, 2023) (59:27)
Congrats + Next Steps!
Congrats + Next Steps!
Homework / CEUs Requirements
Vulva Anatomy Quiz Guide
Vulva Anatomy Homework
Journal Reflection
Test Your Pelvic Floor Knowledge Quiz 1
Further Test Your Pelvic Floor Knowledge Quiz 2
Course Evaluation
Bonus Resources
The In's + Out's Of Lube + Moisturiziers (28:20)
Lindsey's Guide to Lubes + Moisturizers Handout
The Art Of Breathing by Jessica Wolf (9:00)
Let's Talk About Poop! (4:22)
What's in Lindsey's Bag? (3:33)
What Does Lindsey Bring to Workshops + Public Speaking Events? (5:24)
Dilators, Vibrators, & Wands: An Introduction to When, Why & How To Use Them (31:50)
Articles to Share With Your Clients
The Constipation Cure by Michelle Lyons
Voiding Diary
OT-Based Publications on Pelvic Health
Pop Media References to Pelvic Health
Evaluation, Goal and Treatment Plan Note Examples
References
All Powerpoint Slides from Lessons
Reference List for OT Pioneers
OTs and PTs in Pelvic Health : How Are We Different?
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OTs and PTs in Pelvic Health .pdf
Freedom of Practice
- Lindsey's husband supports OTs starting their own private pay practices
Lindsey's
Trauma Informed Pelvic Health Certification
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