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

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"

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 Testimonials

“Fantastic course covering all things required to get therapists up to speed with bowel assessment and treatment. 
 Mandy has great images to assist with learning, her anatomy section is in depth and relevant to Physiotherapy assessment and treatment.”

Caroline

 

“The course was very helpful and informative. I have been doing anorectal exams for 5 years, and still learned a lot in this class. I appreciated the presenters approach to clinical decision-making and the citations she provided for justification. Thanks!”

Sarah

 

“Highly recommend any of Mandy's courses! She is so good at explaining complex topics, making things easy to understand, whilst also getting into the nitty gritty! Her teaching style, and ability to bring things together is amazing! Learning with her is fun and light-hearted, she has a very infectious personality which comes through the screen and makes me smile! Thank you Mandy for everything you are doing for Pelvic Physio!”

Meg

 

I'm not scared to do anorectal physiotherapy anymore after this course!

“Chris”

 

I found this course to be extremely thorough in the topics covered including physiology, conditions, assessments and treatment options. Mandy presents the course in a logical, easy to follow order with lots of little pearls of wisdom scattered throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and I know it will help me provide a better service to my clients.

“Catherine”

 

“I have been working in pelvic health for 3 years now after 17 years in neurological rehab. I have become quite comfortable with my assessment and treatment of pelvic health patients in regards to urinary and vaginal issues. However, I have not had formal training on rectal exams but have completed some. I am also now treating more men so really wanted to better understand this assessment and options for external and internal assessment. This course was thorough and detailed with being overwhelming. I learned so much, it was set at a good pace and the slides were informative without being overloaded. Very enjoyable and I would certainly be happy to do another of these pelvic health courses at another date.”

Elidh

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 all things Pelvic Health. Mandy has a passion for teaching and mentoring and has presented to thousands of Physiotherapists globally. Her courses, while based on the most current evidence available, 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.