Join Mandy Roscher and Ruth Hopper for 2 days of practical pelvic physiotherapy

An advanced practice course for those wanting to grow their Pelvic Physiotherapy skills

Learn advanced Pelvic Physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques centred around Anorectal, Female Genital and Sexual Pain, Postpartum, Pregnancy and Chronic Pain

Practical Course Date

Mandy Roscher will teach this course virtually from Australia with Ruth Hopper being the on-site clinical tutor.

  • 4-5 October 2025 (only 5 places left)

  • West Midlands, United Kingdom

Course Testimonials

Ruth and Mandy ran this course on 10-11 May 2025. Ruth was there in person to help facilitate the practical sessions and Mandy joined in via teams for all the teaching, discussions and workshops. 

Here is what participants had to say: 

"Really enjoyed the course. great use of hybrid learning by involving Mandy on Teams and competing the practical with the team locally. Mandy has a great way of explaining the anatomy and techniques"  Holly

"This course was one of the best I have ever been on, as always the online theory work is perfect but having the opportunity to put so much into practise and consolidate our learning was soooo helpful. The knowledge Mandy has is amazing and she always manages to pass on this knowledge in a way that is accessible for all levels."  Jennifer

"Excellent course, I learned a great deal, it was especially useful being able to practice internal vaginal and rectal assessment and treatment techniques.Mandy is an excellent teacher, she explains everything so well and always includes functional applications to the anatomy and physiology facts. Marvellous!" Jane

Online Component

You will get access to 5 Full Length Online Self-paced Courses

  • Anorectal Evaluation and Management for Physiotherapists (10 hours)

  • Pelvic Physiotherapy during Pregnancy

  • The Postpartum Physiotherapy Check (7 hours)

  • Physiotherapy Management of Female Genital and Sexual Pain (8 hours)

  • Chronic/ Persistant Pelvic Pain for Physiotherapists

Practical Component

The 2-day practical course will provide in person training of internal vaginal and rectal examination and manual therapy. It will have a clinical focus with a lot of integration of learning into implementable clinical practice.

  • Condition specific assessment

  • The Anorectal Orientated Assessment (including digital rectal examinations)

  • The Postpartum Orientated Assessment

  • The Superficial Genital or Sexual Pain Orientated Assessment

  • Treatment Techniques

  • Perineal and External Pelvic Floor Release Techniques

  • Introduction to Vaginal Wands, Dilators and Surface EMG

  • Internal Manual Therapy to the Pelvic Floor- Vaginally and Rectally

  • Case Studies and Clinicial Integration: Throughout the course we will include clinical case studies and workshops that will help you to be able to apply the practical skills in a clinical context

Anorectal Physiotherapy

We will cover the essential practical components in the assessment and management of anorectal dysfunction

  • Digital Rectal Examination

    Learn how to perform a safe, trauma-informed digital rectal physiotherapy evaluation

  • External and Internal Manual Therapy

    Learn how to treat the posterior aspect of the pelvic floor specifically for SIJ, coccyx and Pelvic Pain

  • Clinical Reasoning and Case Studies

    Integrate your theoretical and practical knowledge

  • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback and Surface EMG

    Learn this essential skill crucial for retraining training defecation dynamics.

  • Online Content

    This course includes access to the 10 hour online course Anorectal Evaluation and Management for Physiotherapists.

Female Genital and Sexual Pain

  • Specific Pain Conditions

    Learn how to differentiate between Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia and Pudendal Neuralgia

  • Assessment Techniques

    Specific assessment techniques to determine the root cause for precision medicine.

  • Treatment techniques

    Learn how to use vaginal wands, dilators and internal manual therapy to calm the nervous system, and facilitate pelvic floor muscle downtraining.

  • Online Content

    This course includes access the 8 hour online course Physiotherapy Management of Female Genital and Superficial Sexual Pain.

Postpartum Physiotherapy

  • How to perform a Postpartum Physiotherapy Check

    Screen for DRA, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor muscle function.

  • Consolidate your prior knowledge

    Integrate the urinary tract, prolapse, anorectal and genital pain into a comprehensive postpartum management plan

  • Online Content

    This course includes access to the 7 hour online course The Postpartum Check.

Course Investment- £550

Pricing includes 2 days face to face, practical course and access to 5 full-length online courses

Invoices will be issued with the option to pay via bank transfer or debit or credit card.
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FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is aimed at Physiotherapists already working in pelvic health who are looking for advanced clinical practice assessment and handling techniques.

  • Can I attend this course online?

    No, the practical component of this course is only for live, in-person participants

  • Will Mandy be at the practical course?

    Mandy Roscher will be teaching the practical component of the course virtually via teams. Ruth Hopper will be there as an in-person tutor to co-ordinate and supervise the practice sessions.

  • Do I have to be a model for the manual therapy techniques

    This course is 2 full days and as such we will be practicing techniques on each other within the course. Whilst we try to be accommodating to everyone, participants who are not volunteering themselves cannot be guaranteed that they will be able to perform the manual therapy techniques on another participant and may end up attending the practical in an observational capacity only.

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.