Overview & Schedule of 2008 - 2009 Courses

Our intial 2009 Schedule was posted in October, 2008, and we have since planned additional course dates to accommodate the needs and demands of the physical therapy community. We keep our users updated on our course offerings through our newsletter. Please join our mailing list to receive notifications about our continuously-expanding schedule of courses.

For over 20 years Holly Herman and Kathe Wallace have been providing continuing education seminars to physical therapists nationwide. Together, they have developed the first comprehensive pelvic floor education program in the United States. Each course sequentially builds on specific skills and techniques for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor and pelvic girdle dysfunctions. These 2-3 day courses use a combination of lecture and labs to integrate external and internal soft tissue treatment techniques. The evidence-based course material prepares the therapist to meet the needs of the orthopedic, geriatric, neurologic, colorectal, urologic, obstetric and gynecologic patient population. The course-work is immediately applicable to any clinical setting.

If you have taken the series before we divided the PF 2 into PF 2A and PF 2B please consider retaking the course which may meet your clinical need the most. We expanded the courses because of the large amount of evidence-based research that has been published since 2004. You may also go on to take PF 3 if you feel comfortable with the course prerequisites.

Pelvic Floor/Pelvic Girdle: External Evaluation and Treatment for the Pelvis and Pelvic Floor  (PFPG)

Introduction to pelvic floor function, dysfunction, and treatment. External evaluation and treatment of the pelvis and the pelvic floor for the orthopedic therapist.    more...

9/19/2009 ~ 9/20/2009Northbrook , ILHampton register


Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment  (PF1)

Introduction to examination and treatment of female pelvic floor conditions.    more...

9/18/2009 ~ 9/20/2009Akron , OHHerman/Wallace register
9/25/2009 ~ 9/27/2009St. Louis , MOTanner/Gabelsberg register


Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment  (PF2A)

Colorectal and coccyx conditions, male pelvic floor, pudendal nerve.    more...

9/11/2009 ~ 9/13/2009Bloomington , MNTanner/Futterman register
12/4/2009 ~ 12/6/2009St Louis , MOFutterman register


Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment  (PF2B)

Urogynecological examination and treatment intervention.    more...

10/14/2009 ~ 10/16/2009Seattle , WAEllingson/Hampton/Allen register


Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment  (PF3)

Advanced examination and treatment of female pelvic floor conditions.    more...

9/25/2009 ~ 9/27/2009Grand Rapids , MIHerman register
11/4/2009 ~ 11/6/2009Tampa , FLHerman register


Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment  (MPF)

Male Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction & Treatment    more...

11/14/2009 ~ 11/15/2009New York , NYTanner/Futterman register


Mobilization of Visceral Fascia for Treatment of Pelvic Dysfunction: Course 1 The Urologic System  (VTUS)

Introduction to the osteopathic technique of manual manipulation of fascial structures with relationship to the pelvic viscera and muscles    more...

There are no currently scheduled dates for this course


Mobilization of Visceral Fascia for the Treatment of Pelvic Dysfunction: Course 2 The Reproductive System  (VTRS)

Advanced level visceral treatment intended for therapists already experienced with internal pelvic floor examinations as well as utilizing internal as well as external visceral manipulation techniques.    more...

9/25/2009 ~ 9/27/2009Seattle , WAHorton register
11/20/2009 ~ 11/22/2009Kansas City , MOHorton register


Thoracic, Hip and Pelvic Movement Impairments Related to Pelvic Pain  (CPP)

This course will provide a review and update of the concepts and principles of the movement system impairment (MSI) theory and its relationship to musculoskeletal pelvic pain syndromes. The course includes both lecture and lab experience. It is designed to improve the clinician’s skills in the performance of the examination procedures and the recognition of signs and symptoms of spine and lower quarter impairments associated with musculoskeletal pelvic pain. The course will emphasize movement diagnosis and treatment including, selection and performance of corrective exercises based on the results of the examination. Correlations will be made through out the course to facilitate the treatment of individuals with pelvic pain.    more...

There are no currently scheduled dates for this course


Pregnancy and Postpartum  (PP)

Anatomical and physiological changes of the pregnant and postpartum woman. Specific dysfunctions of carpal tunnel, thoracic outlet, rib pain, diastasis recti, ostitis pubis, pubic, sacroiliac and coccyx joint problems, foot and back pain will be discussed with evaluation and treatment methods practiced in lab.    more...

10/3/2009 ~ 10/4/2009Camel , INHerman register
11/13/2009 ~ 11/14/2009Napa , CAHerman register


Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
P.O. Box 78029
Belmont, MA 02478
Phone: 206.724.7888
Fax: 866.745.1318


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