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Assessment, Clinical Reasoning & Evidence-Based Intervention in Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions: BASIC-MEDIUM LEVEL

€397.00 €467.00

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Assessment, Clinical Reasoning & Evidence-Based Treatment is a 30-hour basic to intermediate course designed for physiotherapists working with women and men pelvic health.

This training provides a clear, practical framework to understand pelvic floor function, assess common pelvic health dysfunctions, and apply safe, non-invasive, evidence-based interventions in clinical practice.

Through a combination of theoretical foundations, hands-on practice and case-based clinical reasoning, participants will develop confidence in pelvic floor assessment, treatment planning, and patient education without the use of ultrasound or invasive techniques.

Ideal for physiotherapists who want to build or consolidate their pelvic health practice with structured, clinically relevant tools they can apply immediately.

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: Assessment, Clinical Reasoning & Evidence-Based Treatment is a 30-hour basic to intermediate course designed for physiotherapists working with women and men pelvic health.

This training provides a clear, practical framework to understand pelvic floor function, assess common pelvic health dysfunctions, and apply safe, non-invasive, evidence-based interventions in clinical practice.

Through a combination of theoretical foundations, hands-on practice and case-based clinical reasoning, participants will develop confidence in pelvic floor assessment, treatment planning, and patient education without the use of ultrasound or invasive techniques.

Ideal for physiotherapists who want to build or consolidate their pelvic health practice with structured, clinically relevant tools they can apply immediately.

Lead Instructor: Rita Paiva
Target audience: Physiotherapists
Level: Basic to Medium
Location (in-person): LISBON

Dates and Schedule: 20/02/2026: 15h-20h; 21/02/2026: 9h-20h; 22/02/2026: 9h-14h

Blended Learning (30 hours total)

Course Format

  • Online theoretical component: 5 hours

  • In-person theoretical–practical component: 25 hours

  • Total workload: 30 hours

ONLINE MODULE — Foundations (5 hours)

(Live online sessions or recorded + live Q&A)

1. Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor (Women & Men)

  • Pelvic floor structure and function

  • Continence mechanisms

  • Relationship between diaphragm, abdominal wall and pelvic floor

  • Lumbopelvic–hip integration

2. NeuroPhysiology of Bladder and Bowel Function

  • Normal micturition and defecation

  • Pressure management and coordination

  • Common dysfunction patterns

3. Introduction to Female Pelvic Health

4. Introduction to Male Pelvic Health

A. Assessment

1. Subjective Assessment & Clinical Interview

  • Building safety and therapeutic alliance

  • Consent, boundaries and communication in intimate health

  • Key questions for bladder, bowel, pain and sexual health

  • Identification of red flags and referral criteria

2. Objective Assessment (Non-invasive)

  • Postural analysis and movement observation

  • Breathing patterns and pressure strategies

  • Abdominal wall and trunk function

  • Hip and lumbopelvic control

  • Functional pelvic floor assessment without invasive techniques

3. Outcome Measures

  • Bladder and bowel diaries

  • Symptom scales and questionnaires (overview)

  • How to choose outcomes and monitor progress

B. Intervention

1. Pelvic Floor Muscle Training and CALP Reeducation

  • Activation vs relaxation

  • Strength, endurance and coordination

  • Cueing strategies and common errors

  • Designing effective home programs

2. Down-training and Relaxation Strategies

  • Breathing-based interventions

  • Mobility and gentle movement strategies

  • Introductory pain-informed approach

3. Core Integration & Pressure Management

  • Functional abdomino-pelvic control

  • Daily life, work and exercise demands

  • Safe return to activity principles

4. Behavioural Strategies & Education

  • Bladder and bowel habits

  • Lifestyle factors

  • Patient education: how to explain without overwhelming

5. Adjunct Modalities

  • Biofeedback: when and why

  • Electrostimulation: indications and precautions
    (Non-mandatory tools, introduced conceptually)

C. Clinical Reasoning & Case-Based Practice (4 hours)

  • Women and men clinical cases

  • Urinary, bowel, pelvic pain and postpartum scenarios

  • Building assessment hypotheses

  • Treatment planning and progression

  • Decision-making and referral criteria

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain functional pelvic floor anatomy and physiology in women and men.

  2. Identify common pelvic floor dysfunctions and contributing factors.

  3. Perform a structured, non-invasive pelvic health assessment.

  4. Apply evidence-based pelvic floor physiotherapy interventions at a basic–intermediate level.

  5. Develop safe, progressive treatment plans with appropriate outcome measures and referral awareness.