Many pelvic floor physiotherapists are confident in their skills of vaginal examination and treatment of bladder conditions, prolapse and pain. However, there is a growing need to manage anorectal conditions.
The Practical Colorectal Workshop is a rare opportunity to learn the practical skills for pelvic floor physiotherapists to become confident to assess and manage anorectal conditions.
This is a one-day workshop. Choose from 10 October or 11 October.
As there is a hands-on component with equipment, the limit is 20 participants per day. Register now so you don’t miss out on your preferred day.
This workshop is designed for physiotherapists with some prior experience treating pelvic floor patients. It is not a prerequisite to have experience with performing vaginal examinations.
About the facilitators
Allison Bryant
Allison is an experienced pelvic floor physiotherapist who has been working in Brisbane for more than 25 years. She believes in the team approach, especially for patients who present with complex pelvic floor dysfunction.
She is passionate about improving pelvic floor physiotherapy education managing patients with functional bowel disorders.
Allison is an experienced pelvic floor physiotherapist who has been working in Brisbane for more than 25 years. She believes in the team approach, especially for patients who present with complex pelvic floor dysfunction.
She is passionate about improving pelvic floor physiotherapy education managing patients with functional bowel disorders.
Amy Hansen
Amy Hansen is a qualified physiotherapist with a dedicated focus on pelvic health. She supports women, men, gender-diverse peoples and children with pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and faecal incontinence, defecation disorders, constipation and pelvic pain.
Amy has completed postgraduate studies in Pelvic Health, majoring in the conservative treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
Amy Hansen is a qualified physiotherapist with a dedicated focus on pelvic health. She supports women, men, gender-diverse peoples and children with pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and faecal incontinence, defecation disorders, constipation and pelvic pain.
Amy has completed postgraduate studies in Pelvic Health, majoring in the conservative treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Perform a comprehensive external anal examination
- Conduct a digital rectal examination
- Apply selected rectal balloon techniques
- Understand the role of EMG biofeedback in the management of functional bowel disorders
- Explain the indications and application of tibial nerve stimulation for faecal incontinence
- Develop and implement appropriate bowel management strategies, including laxative regimens
- Identify red flags requiring referral for further medical assessment.
This is an opportunity to network and discuss key topics with subject matter experts.
The event qualifies for 7 CPD points.
Cost
Member of Continence Health Australia: $650
Non-member: $750
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