Summary
Ever wondered how the female pelvic floor responds to lifting heavy? Is lifting heavy good or bad for the pelvic floor? And what about bracing and wearing belts? Have all these questions answered and much more on this information packed hour with Helen Keeble chatting all things weight lifting and pelvic floor. Also learn how to coach women with pelvic floor dysfunction back to lifting heavy.
Course outline
- Recap of the anatomy of the female pelvic floor and how it responds to the effects of force and pressure
- Examination of the current literature and research surrounding the pelvic floor and weight lifting
- Brief discussion on coaching women with pelvic floor dysfunction when weight lifting
Objectives
- Explain how the female pelvic floor responds to pressure and force when performing optimally
- Understand how the latest evidence and research helps to guide clinical practise for women who are lifting weights
- Devise and implement training programmes involving weight lifting for women with 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.
