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OT Elevate: The Biopsychosocial Approach to Colorectal Conditions
Welcome to OT Elevate
Welcome From Lindsey (12:06)
Quick Course Orientation + Helpful Housekeeping (3:30)
Suggested Schedule
The OT Role in Colorectal Health (32:16)
LESSON 1 : Colorectal Anatomy Made Easy
The GI System (32:57)
OT Colorectal View of the Pelvic Floor (31:15)
LESSON 2 : Physiology of the GI System
How It Works: Physiology (26:23)
Nutrition + the GI System (27:22)
The Gut Brain Connection: From Motility to Moods (32:09)
LESSON 3 : Defecation + Continence: The Science of Flowin' While You're Goin'
Physiology of Defecation, Posture + Biomechanics (17:37)
What Is Optimal Bowel Function? (7:45)
Maintenance of Continence (14:12)
LESSON 4 : Deep Dive Into Colorectal Conditions
Conditions Overview (1:51)
Constipation (7:45)
Fissures, Hemorrhoids, Fistulas (9:28)
Fecal Incontinence (5:42)
Dyssynergic Defecation (1:11)
Prolapse (3:32)
Levator Ani Syndrome + Proctalgia Fugax (6:56)
IBS (8:31)
Medical + Diagnostic Tests (19:03)
LESSON 5 : The OT Way of Colorectal Therapy
Your View Matters (14:14)
Mastering the Art of the Intake (23:27)
Simplifying Modern Pain Science: How To Talk With Our Clients (19:43)
LESSON 6: The Rectal Exam
When Do We Do a Rectal Exam? (7:50)
How To Talk With the Client (4:07)
Consent (1:57)
Step by Step Guide (32:37)
LESSON 7 : Your Toolbox: Never Run Out of Treatment Ideas
Holistic Overview Of Treatment (47:26)
Welcome To Your Toolbox (4:24)
Shortcut Treatment Chart
TOOLS: Physical + Manual Work
TOOL: Belly Massage (3 Ways) (13:56)
TOOL: Bowel Movement Stimulation (14:21)
TOOL: Coordination of Breath + Pelvic Floor in Elimination (3:56)
TOOL: Ileocecal Valve Release (2:23)
TOOL: Manual Techniques (16:15)
TOOL: Pain Management for Coccyx Pain (5:44)
TOOL: Pain Management for Fissures + Hemorrhoids (2:48)
TOOL: Pain Management for Proctalgia Fugax and Levator Ani (4:49)
TOOL: Postural Considerations (19:20)
TOOL: Perineal Splinting (2:09)
TOOL: Self Release Work (8:17)
TOOL: Scar Care (3:20)
TOOL: Thoracic Mobility (4:14)
TOOLS: Behavioral
TOOL: Adaptive Equipment (3:39)
TOOL: Bowel, Bladder + Food Diaries (9:27)
TOOL: Castor Oil Packs (5:25)
TOOL: Chewing (2:49)
TOOL: Diet (11:16)
TOOL: Exhale on Exertion (2:14)
TOOL: Fiber (16:19)
TOOL: Gastrocolic Reflex (2:57)
TOOL: Ideal Elimination Habits (5:01)
TOOL: Ideal Elimination Posture (3:18)
TOOL: Medications (2:45)
TOOL: Movement + Exercise (2:32)
TOOL: Supplements (8:17)
TOOL: Water (4:23)
TOOLS: Psychosocial
TOOL: Client's Story (3:57)
TOOL: Nervous System + Downtraining (8:36)
TOOL: Pain Science (8:44)
TOOL: Sleep Hygiene (6:11)
TOOL: Stress Management (5:27)
TOOL: Toilet Meditation (1:12)
LESSON 8: Keys to Success - From Treatment Plan to Discharge
Increasing Client Compliance by Designing a Treatment Plan Without Overwhelm (7:13)
Successful Client Discharge (7:40)
Additional Resources From Lindsey
References
Link to All Slides
CEU Requirements
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Course Evaluation
Bonus
Biofeedback: An Important Tool in Your Toolbox to Treat Bowel Dysfunction (18:41)
The OT’s Scope With Ostomy Clients (14:58)
Periods + Poops (20:30)
(Un)Taboo Topics (14:59)
5 Nervous System Audio Tracks by Galina Denzel
Everything Comes Down to Poo by Scrubs
Lindsey's Pelvic Health Intake Form
Momentum Call
May 7, 2022 (81:14)
Your View Matters
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