Summary
Vaginal weights were originally Incepted in the 1980’s as a tool to train proprioception In the pelvic floor muscles. The use of vaginal weights has since expanded and can be used to train pelvic floor muscle endurance, strength, awareness, and as a means of re-education for the pelvic floor muscles. Their use has been studied in various patient populations including those with urinary incontinence and overactive bladder.
This one hour course will present the indications and evidence behind training protocols using vaginal weights for patients with underactive pelvic floor muscle impairments.
Objectives
- The learner will understand the role of vaginal weights in proprioceptive training of the pelvic floor
- The learner will discern which patient populations will benefit from use of vaginal weights to address pelvic floor dysfunction
- The learner will comprehend how to integrate vaginal weight use into a functional strengthening program for patients with underactive pelvic floor dysfunction.
Course Content
Target professionals
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.
I would have liked more practical explanations