About the Course

This course is for practitioners already working in Pelvic Health. Prior experience is required.

  • Online Self-Paced Course

  • 10 Hours of Pre-Recorded Content

  • Access to Bonus Resources such as patient hand outs and assessment form templates

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Thanks for Signing Up

    • Pelvic Anatomy

    • Download Slides for the course (SIngle Page)

    • Download Slides for the course (2 per page)

    • Downloadable Resources
  • 2

    Anatomy and Physiology

    • 1. Anatomy of the Anorectum

    • 2. Enteric Nervous System

    • 3. Important Reflexes in Anorectal Function

    • 4. Continence

    • 5. Colonic Function and Motor Activity

    • 6. Physiology of Human Defecation

    • 7. Factors Influencing Defecation
  • 3

    Anorectal Investigations

    • 8. Anorectal Investigations: Medical Tests
  • 4

    Anorectal Diseases, Dysfunction and Disorders

    • 9. Anorectal Dysfunction and Diagnosis

    • 10. Symptoms and Signs of Anorectal Dysfunction

    • 11. Diagnosis in Anorectal Dysfunction

    • 12. Anal Fissures

    • 13. Haemmorrhoids

    • 14. Anal Skin Conditions

    • 15. IBS

    • 16. Constipation

    • 17. Injuries to Anal Sphincters

    • 18. Faecal Incontinence

    • 19. Pathophysiological Mechanisms of FI

    • 20. Classification of FI

    • 21. Diagnostic Evaluation of FI

    • 22. Treatment for FI

    • 23. Physiotherapy and FI

    • 24. Rectal Compliance, Capacity and Associated Disorders

    • 25. Functional Anorectal Pain
  • 5

    Physiotherapy Assessment

    • 26. Physiotherapy Assessment- Intro and Interview

    • 27. Physiotherapy Assessment- Physical Examination Part 1

    • 29. Physiotherapy Assessment- Physical Examination Part 2
  • 6

    Treatment Options

    • 30. Treatment for Anorectal Related Conditions

    • 31. Bowel Routine

    • 32. Manipulating Stool Consistency

    • 33. Abdominal Massage

    • 34. Interferential for Colonic Motility

    • 35. Muscle Rehabilitation

    • 36. Manual Therapy

    • 37. Addressing Sleep

    • 38. Putting it all together
  • 7

    Certificate

    • Competency and Release of Liability

    • Release of Liability and Terms and Conditions

    • Agreement for Release of Liability and Terms and Conditions

    • Course Feedback

    • Course Testimonial

    • HPCSA CPD Points

Course Testimonial

"Such a fabulous course. Mandy has so much knowledge and it really was the right technical level for certainly myself - I’m 8 years into pelvic health after 12 years purely MSK background. I’m putting it all in to practice and it’s day 1 after the course. My new favourite area of pelvic health. Thanks so much to Mandy"

CPD Accreditation

South African Registered Physiotherapists

  • Get 10 CPD Points

    This course has been accredited by the South African Society of Physiotherapy for 10 CEUs.

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is aimed at Physiotherapists already working in Pelvic Health who have already been trained in performing vaginal examinations

  • I have only been taught vaginal examinations previously and have not been taught rectal examinations. Can I still do this course?

    Yes absolutely! This course will teach you the step-by-step process of performing a safe, trauma-informed rectal examination. In 2023 we will run small practical sessions, as a build-on to this course in, Australia and South Africa for those who would like some additional in-person training.

Course Presenter

Mandy Roscher

Mandy Röscher is a Physiotherapist living in Brisbane, Australia Mandy qualified as a Physiotherapist from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa in 2008. She has worked in Private Practice since she qualified. She has a keen special interest in Female and Children's Pelvic Health. Mandy has a passion for teaching and mentoring and has presented a variety of lectures to qualified physiotherapists. Topics have included a variety of Physiotherapy based subjects particularly around Women’s Pelvic Health, Sexual and Genital Pain, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Pain Neurophysiology, Pain Neuroscience Education and Communication. Her courses are centred around the most current evidence available but are extremely clinically orientated. She focuses on the clinical application and integration of current research and practice with the goal being that course participants leave feeling their circle of competence has increased.