External Pelvic Floor Treatment Across the Lifespan

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Jennifer Dieter, MPT Related seminars and products

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Jennifer Dieter, MPT, is a physical therapist with 24 years of experience in outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine. She has achieved success in the treatment of cervical and lumbar spine, surgical and non-surgical orthopedic injuries, sports medicine, back pain during pregnancy and women’s health patients with her manual therapy skills and functional treatment philosophies. She has experience working with high level professional athletes, CrossFit athletes, "weekend warriors", and implemented a strength and conditioning program for adolescents. She is an eight-time CrossFit Games masters athlete, finishing between 9th and 5th overall from 2015-2022 and has won several recent CrossFit Masters events. She also set a National record for the USA Weightlifting in 2016 for the snatch, clean and jerk and total, in 2018 set the World Record in Weightlifting for the same events. She also won the National Championship in 2020 and won the World Championship for Weightlifting in 2022.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jennifer Dieter is the co-owner of First Coast CrossFit, is the CEO of Dieter Dynamics, and has an employment relationship with Brazen CrossFit. She is the chief contributor to Master's Chatter Podcast. Jennifer Dieter receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Jennifer Dieter has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Analyze pelvic floor dysfunction indicators using external techniques to assess impacts on continence, sexual health, and stability. (Dietze-Hermosa, 2020)
2. Create targeted external treatment plans for pelvic floor conditions, enhancing mobility, strength, and function based on assessments and histories. (Zachovajeviene, 2019)
3. Implement interactive, evidence-based education strategies to boost patient engagement and adherence for functional improvement. (Coleman, 2015)

Outline

Advanced Pelvic Floor Anatomy

Evaluation of musculoskeletal system 

• Advanced techniques for evaluating the musculoskeletal system in relation to pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Integration of diagnostic technologies and how they enhance patient assessment.

Observation and palpation of external pelvic floor 

• Hands-on demonstration and practice of techniques for external observation and palpation.
• Discuss the nuances of identifying subtle indicators of dysfunction that may be overlooked without advanced training.

Strategies for treatment of different pelvic floor dysfunction 

• Introduce innovative, evidence-based external treatment strategies that have emerged in recent years
• Case studies highlighting complex scenarios, focusing on the integration of external techniques with traditional treatments to address challenging conditions.

Education and HEP ideas for patients 

• Advanced strategies for patient education and home exercise programs (HEP) that foster long-term pelvic floor health.
• Leveraging technology and digital tools to enhance patient engagement and adherence.
   

Target Audience

• Athletic trainers
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses, Occupational Therapists
• Occupational therapy assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical therapy assistants
• Physician Assistants, Physicians
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Other Rehabilitation and Fitness Professionals