External Pelvic Floor Evaluation with Orthopaedic Cases: Lumbar and Hip
Description
This presentation is a collaboration between Ivy Rehab Network and Hospital for Special Surgery’s pelvic floor and orthopedic specialists. The program focuses on the essential elements of a comprehensive orthopedic lumbar and hip evaluation that includes the critical role of the pelvic floor. To demystify the role of the pelvic floor, this course will provide learners with a review of the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor as it relates to lumbar and hip pathology. Discussion and integration of an external-only pelvic floor assessment will be addressed to assist clinicians in seamless integration during the evaluation process Education level: beginner
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 1.50 | ||
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 1.50 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 1.50 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 1.50 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 1.50 | ||
| FPTA | 1.50 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 1.50 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 1.50 | ||
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 1.50 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 1.50 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 1.50 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 1.50 | ||
| New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 1.50 | ||
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Board | 1.50 | ||
| New York State Education Department | 1.50 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 1.50 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 1.50 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 1.50 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 1.50 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 1.50 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 1.50 | ||
 |
Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation | 1.50 | |
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 1.50 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 1.50 |
Learning Objectives
HSS Professional Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
- Describe important anatomical and physiological considerations of the pelvic floor.
- Describe and perform pelvic floor muscle evaluation without internal or Surface Electromyography (SEMG) systems.
- List indications, precautions, and contraindications for pelvic floor examination.
- Differentiate when to refer to pelvic floor specialists.
- Identify specific hip and lumbar conditions that are closely related to the function of the pelvic floor.
Course Content
| PC-022 External Pelvic Floor Evaluation with Orthopaedic Cases: Lumbar and Hip | SCORM Package | ||
| HSS Course Evaluation | Module |
Review of Pelvic Floor Anatomy
Alyson Mackay, PT, DPT, OCS, NCPT, GT, SFMA
Key Indicators for Further Pelvic Floor Exam: Indications, Contraindications, Precautions
Michelle Porter, PT, DPT, CAPP-Pelvic Health Specialist
Hip and Lumbar Conditions Closely Related to the Pelvic Floor Case Review
Alyson Mackay, PT, DPT, OCS, NCPT, GT, SFMA
Q & A
Alyson Mackay PT, DPT, OCS, PMA®-CPT
Michelle Porter, PT, DPT, CAPP-Pelvic Health Specialist
This activity is targeted to physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
Physical Therapists: Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 1.5 contact hour.
NJ: Approved #2209-45 (Approval period 2/1/2022 - 1/31/2026)
FL: Approved #CE24-1129560 (Approval period 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024)
TX: Approved: This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, approval # 74152TX, for 1.5 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, KY, KS, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
This course is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine approval for their state and discipline due to constantly changing requirements. We would, however, be happy to assist with this process if requested.
A certificate is awarded after a 5 question post course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed. The knowledge assessment and survey can only be accessed once the program has been viewed.
Financial Disclosure Policy
None of the individuals in a position to control the content of this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
A strong internet connection is required to view this activity.
Credit is awarded after a 5 question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed.
After you complete the post-test and evaluation, a certificate will be available for you to save/print.
Questions? Contact Professional Education at 212.606.1057 or professionaleducation@hss.edu.
Hospital for Special Surgery received no external funding in support of this program.
release date: 01/07/2022
Expiration date: 01/07/2025