Learn how to effectively treat pelvic floor dysfunction
Pelvic floor issues are often a ‘hush-hush’ topic. However, conditions such as stress incontinence, bashful bladder, vaginismus, vulvodynia, general pain from urogenital surgery as well as trauma, are commonplace.
A TV advert for panty liners says ‘it’s ok to leak’ – NO, it’s not!
This workshop not only delivers exceptional advanced techniques but also an opportunity for you to learn by feeling.
Supported by in-depth theory, skilled palpation techniques, sensitivity to the needs of those attending as well as guidance on patient consultation and professional indemnity insurance – this workshop will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and skill.
Your tutor
Yvonne Brannigan, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist.
Yvonne, originally from Canada, has worked as a Physiotherapist specialising in pelvic floor dysfunction in the USA until last year when she emigrated to Scotland.
She is now a Senior Physiotherapist at one of the UK’s top pelvic floor clinics. She is also a John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapist.
Pre-requisite
- You must have completed at least the structural Series Part 3 and have been using MFR at least part-time for 15- 18 months
- All therapists must be comfortable with myofascial unwinding, pelvic assessment and treatment from the Structural Series Part 2
- Therapists must be able to attend for the full duration of the workshop
- It is the therapist’s responsibility to obtain professional indemnity insurance for internal pelvic floor treatment.
How this workshop will run
Due to the venue size, this workshop is for female therapists only. It is strictly limited to 14 students. All participants will receive a ‘permission for treatment’ letter which must be completed before attendance.
All participants must be willing to both give and receive treatment during the workshop which will include both external and internal assessment and treatment of the vagina/coccyx/pelvic floor.
This workshop is built upon trust, discretion and care. Most therapists who attend choose to work with the same therapist for the duration to build up trust and experience. Care is taken to professionally drape to preserve modesty throughout the workshop.
Therapists will be asked to bring their own treatment gloves, lubrication, hand sanitiser/wipes, couch roll (or towel to lie on) and a towel or sheet to cover themselves. The workshop will commence with some theory, palpation skills, external techniques and by day 2 therapists will be instructed in internal pelvic floor assessment and treatment.
This workshop and techniques learned are insurable with Balens for an insurance premium. Therapists can contact Balens direct for the additional fee on the MFR UK block scheme. For students who are not insured with Balens, please contact them directly regarding the additional premium.
Workshop times – 09.30 – 1700 both days.
