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The Constipation Toolkit for Clinicians

This course is designed to build confidence with assessing client posture, breathing, biomechanical, and psychosocial components related to functional constipation and how it relates to ADL/IADL management, lifestyle changes, and behavior modifications for pelvic rehab therapists (OT/PT). Intended Audience: clinicians working with clients impeded by functional constipation with functional goals to return to prior level of function and enhance quality of life.
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INSTRUCTED BY
Laura Rowan,OT/L

Occupational Therapist
Pelvic Rehab Specialist

How This Course Can Be Taken

On-line Self Paced

agenda

  • Overview of intake and interview process and client communication. 
  • PFM functions and roles in bowel health. 
  • Healthy bowel function and dysfunction. 
  • Interventions for optimal bowel health. 
  • Documentation & analysis of findings, and development of appropriate treatment protocols. 
  • Review of treatment techniques to restore mobility and strength for balance throughout the musculoskeletal, fascial, vascular, and nervous systems.
  • Development of therapeutic exercise programs, ADL/IADL management, and home programs. 

Special Considerations

This course is geared towards Occupational Therapists, though all clinicians and wellness professionals are welcome. Please inquire about special accommodations if unable to participate in online content with video, audio, and attached PDF’s.

Recommended Follow-up Courses

Pelvic Rehab Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques (PR-MATT)


Colorectal Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques (CR-MATT)

Remote Site HOST Discounts And FREE Scholarship Opportunities

20% discount for hosting 3 or more participants (not including yourself). Hosting 7 or more participants will earn a free scholarship. TA’s who have taken PRMATT please inquire for compensation.

Please contact me if you are interested in hosting a small remote group. The host will receive a 20% discount for hosting 2-3 participants (in addition to host). A free scholarship will be granted for hosting 4 or more participants. I will also assist in filling host site locations that participants can safely travel within individual state COVID-19 travel advisories.

Preview of the material incuded

  • Types, causes, & front-line treatment
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Outcome measures, diaries, and advanced testing
  • Downtraining for defecation
  • Bowel massage & routine
  • Toileting posture and breathing strategies
  • Nutrition, laxatives, and supplements
  • Hormone considerations
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Critical thinking & functional goal writing
  • Advanced treatment & referrals
  • Client videos & handouts
  • Next steps for advanced training and ongoing support

Cancellation Policies

50% refund is available within 30 days. 

If cancellation for live attendants is due to COVID-19 or emergency situations, credit towards the course at a later date will be given.

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Essential Pelvic Health is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 0000000462. This live course is offered at 1.6 CEUs Beginner- Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge.

Essential Pelvic Health PR-MATT Course

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