2024 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE & PT EXPO

This presentation will provide information helpful for all physical therapists regardless of specialization in assisting clients with common pelvic health issues that impact their lives. Anatomy of the pelvic floor and its interplay with the spine and hip will be presented. Simple management ideas will be discussed on managing constipation, delaying urgency to use the bathroom, and specific exercises and body mechanics recommendations to protect the pelvic floor especially when prolapse is present. Hands on assessment of a diastasis recti will also be provided with treatment ideas. This presentation will be delivered in a lecture format with a demonstration of the interplay of the pelvic floor muscles and the spine.

This educational session is designed to understand the development of the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) as it relates to core function and continence in children. Special needs children or those with musculoskeletal asymmetries frequently have a weak core, postural compensations and develop poor bowel and bladder habits. Did you ever consider activating a child’s pelvic floor musculature to increase their core strength and control, and improve their functional ability? Learn how to connect the ribcage, the diaphragm, and the pelvic floor for proper core activation. Focus on assessment and treatment of the core/breathing and the PFM in a school-based setting will be provided. This includes how to identify constipation and/or dysfunctional voiding habits and understanding how managing constipation can improve posture core control and breathing. The information presented in the course applies to children who have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, ASD, Hypotonia and more.

Do you ever feel like you're missing a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to diagnosing and treating your patients? Join us for an unforgettable CME lecture, ""Is there a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Treating Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)"", where you'll discover the tell-tale signs of joint hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, common but frequently under-recognized connective tissue disorders.

Current literature and estimated prevelance of EDS in the general population will be reviewed. The class will differentiate between Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder (HSD), provide visual and verbal instruction on how to recognize joint hypermobility in the clinic and implement the Beighton Scale and the Diagnostic Criteria for Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

In addition, the class will help attendees recognize common co-morbidities of hEDS such as cervical instability, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, venous outflow disorders, etc., and corresponding treatment strategies based on clinical reasoning and problem solving skills.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your practice and the lives of your patients. Register now for ""Is there a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Treating Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)"", and unlock the secrets of these common, but complex conditions.

CONTINUED: Do you ever feel like you're missing a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to diagnosing and treating your patients? Join us for an unforgettable CME lecture, ""Is there a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Treating Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)"", where you'll discover the tell-tale signs of joint hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, common but frequently under-recognized connective tissue disorders.

Current literature and estimated prevelance of EDS in the general population will be reviewed. The class will differentiate between Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorder (HSD), provide visual and verbal instruction on how to recognize joint hypermobility in the clinic and implement the Beighton Scale and the Diagnostic Criteria for Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

In addition, the class will help attendees recognize common co-morbidities of hEDS such as cervical instability, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, venous outflow disorders, etc., and corresponding treatment strategies based on clinical reasoning and problem solving skills.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your practice and the lives of your patients. Register now for ""Is there a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Treating Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)"", and unlock the secrets of these common, but complex conditions.