Get to the Core Muscling Through Pelvic Rehab for Non-Specialists

Course Description:

This course will connect orthopedic rehabilitation with pelvic rehabilitation considerations for working with non-pelvic health patients. Participants will gain a working knowledge of pelvic anatomy and function, connections to linked musculoskeletal conditions, screening for pelvic conditions, and performing tests and measures for differential diagnosis. Common exercises to facilitate core and pelvic floor activation in patients with overlapping pelvic and orthopedic symptoms will be reviewed.

Level of Course:
Intermediate

Format of Course:
This course will be in lecture/lab format, with didactic information and evidence-based research provided through lecture and special tests and exercises presented through hands-on lab. Open discussion is welcome.

Required materials/equipment/clothing:Please be prepared to participate in lab by wearing comfortable clothing meant for exercise. Labs will be external only.

Course Objectives:

1. Review functional bony and ligamentous anatomy of the pelvis in relation to the hips and lumbar spine

2. Discuss relevant anatomy of the core muscle complex as it relates to lumbo-pelvic-hip function

3. Understand structure and function of pelvic floor muscles and their co-contraction with the core

4. Understand concepts of breathing, stability, mobility, load transfer, and pressure management

5. Consider the overlap between common orthopedic and pelvic floor conditions

Instructor:

Amy Rozelle, PT, DPT, PRPC, ABPTS Board Certification in Women’s Health. She graduated with BS in Exercise Physiology from Saint Louis University and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. She has 11 years in physical therapy specializing in orthopedics, 10 years in women’s health/pelvic rehab. She is also a Teaching Assistant for Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She currently works in Brasza Outpatient Physical Therapy as a Clinical Physical Therapy Specialist in Pelvic Rehab treating mixed caseload of orthopedics and pelvic rehabilitation.

Agenda

7:30AM-8:00AM	Registration
8AM -9AM	Introduction to pelvic anatomy and physiology in relation to lumbo-pelvic complex and hip
9AM -9:30AM	Lab: external pelvic palpation, external assessment of breath coordination, assessment of core activation
9:30AM-9:45AM	Break
9:45-11:00AM	Common pelvic floor conditions and incidence in common orthopedic conditions, hormonal considerations and impacts on orthopedic rehab
11:00AM-11:15AM	Break
11:15AM-12:00PM	Lab: exercise and movement to address core and pelvic floor coordination to address overlap between pelvic and orthopedic conditions
12:00PM-12:30PM	Discussion, questions, quiz

Course Location:

RIM Auditorium (Basement) or Brasza Outpatient Center - 261 Mack, Detroit MI 48201

Intended Audience:

PT/PTA, OT/OTA, ATC

Course Hours:

8:00am – 12:30pm

Registration will begin at 7:30am

Snacks provided.

Lunch on your own

Contact Hours:

4 hours

Registration Fees:

Tenet/DMC/RIM employees: $50

Non Tenet/DMC/RIM employees: $100

Class limit:

30 registrants

Online Registration

To register visit https://dmc.clubautomation.com

Get to the Core: Muscling Through Pelvic Rehab for Non-Specialists

Saturday March 29, 2025

8:00 am- 12:30 pm