Adolescent Pelvic Health Rehabilitation
Presented by Dr. Carina Siracusa
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Pediatric pelvic health covers patients from birth through 18 years old. While there is a specific treatment algorithm for patients under the age of 13, there are several diagnoses that are unique to those between the ages of 13 and 18. This course will cover mainly female adolescent pelvic health diagnoses and the different techniques needed for pelvic health professionals to treat this special population. Learners will understand the complexities of each diagnosis and design an appropriate evaluation and treatment program for these patients. Also, because health literacy is so important for this population, the course will discuss the importance of improving educational offerings for the adolescent with pelvic health disorders. This course will also briefly discuss the treatment of neurologically involved adolescents with pelvic floor issues.
Meet your instructor
Dr. Carina Siracusa
Dr. Carina Siracusa has been a practicing physical therapist since she graduated from Ohio University with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2005. She has practiced in the areas of pediatric, neurologic, oncologic, and pelvic floor physical therapy in her tenure as a physical therapist. She currently works in the…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Pelvic Health Diagnoses in the Adolescent
During this chapter, common pelvic health diagnoses experienced by adolescent females will be discussed. The learner will be able to understand when most diagnoses occur and which populations are commonly diagnosed with each issue.
2. Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Disorders
During this chapter, the learner will hear and see the more common evaluation techniques used for adolescents with pelvic floor disorders. This chapter includes both lecture and demonstration.
3. Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders
This chapter will include common treatment techniques for adolescents with pelvic floor disorders. The learner will also be able to create a community presentation to improve health literacy in adolescents.
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