Colorectal-
Manual Assessment
&
Treatment Techniques
(Cr-MATT)
Whole Person, Mind-Body Certification Course
Online self paced
You can take the online course as stand alone any time throughout the year. Be on the look out for upcoming live lab training dates and locations.
TBA 2025 (Upstate NY, Pittsburg PA)
You must register for the online course first, prior to registering for the lab training. If you have registered for Cr-MATT in the past, please reach out to info@essentialpelvichealth.com prior to registering for the lab to assure space is available. You do not need to have completed the online content prior to registering for the lab. However, you will be expected to complete the online course prior to attending the June 14 training day.
INSTRUCTED BY
Occupational Therapist
Pelvic Rehab Specialist
How This Course Can Be Taken
This course is an on-line self paced course (pre-recorded lecture, live Q&As, and case studies) with a live lab training day add-on option.
Who Can Take This Course
Agenda
- Overview of intake and interview process and client communication.
- Anatomy of pelvic floor muscles, rectum, and GI system.
- Signs and symptoms to indicate colorectal considerations.
- Assessment and treatment interventions including intrarectal, GI fascial mobilization, breathing and posture strategies, and behavior modifications.
- Documentation & analysis of findings, and development of appropriate treatment protocols as it relates to occupation.
- Development of therapeutic home programs to restore functional independence and QOL.
Remote Site HOST Discounts And FREE Scholarship Opportunities
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.
Special Considerations
Preview of the material incuded
- GI Motility
- Course Manual & Lab Checklists
- Introduction & Learning Objectives
- Intake & Interview
- Outcome Measures, Diaries, & Advanced Testing
- Client Communication
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Perianal & Perineal Assessment
- Lubrication & Entering the Anal Canal
- Intrarectal Position Options
- Intrarectal Assessment
- Intrarectal Treatment Techniques
- Downtraining for Defecation
- Posterior Chain Assessment (exterior)
- Fascial Mobilization of the GI System
- How to Assess Prior to Intrarectal
- Intrarectal Self Massage HEP
- Bowel Health Exercices
- Case Studies
Cancellation Policies
Online refund of 50% after 14 days and less than 10% of the content has been reviewed.
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.
