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Level 1: The Physical Therapy Approach For Anyone Experiencing Urinary Incontinence – Hybrid (Live-Online/In-Person)

Two-part format course: 

The lecture component of the course will take place live-online May 22-23, 2026, from 10:30am to 7:00pm ET (Toronto). By attending live, you’ll be able to harness the benefits of live discussions, timely feedback, and a collaborative environment.

In-Person Labs – to be completed in-person on May 24, 2026, at various set locations – see website for details. Attendance of both sessions (lecture and practical) is mandatory.

Course Description: 

This comprehensive course focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of adults experiencing incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Designed for physiotherapists and other health professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in pelvic health, this course will equip participants with Level 1, Grade A evidence-based strategies to properly rehabilitate the pelvic floor. The course will help participants gain skills, beyond teaching externally driven pelvic floor exercises, to help enhance client outcomes.

This 3-day course is designed to evaluate the pelvic floor by learning specific examination and treatment techniques for these conditions, including vaginal and anal palpation. This course begins with two-days of live-online online lecture, featuring comprehensive videos of all techniques, followed by an in-person practical session (practical locations available are listed above).

Support resources, including assessment forms and patient handouts are included in the course cost. 

Through completion of this course, participants will:

  • Acquire knowledge of anatomy and physiology of micturition, as well as pertinent pathologies for the different types of incontinence (stress, urge, mixed)
  • Acquire knowledge of the different types of pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine/vaginal vault prolapse)
  • Acquire knowledge of the urodynamic and urological investigation procedures, as well as medical and surgical treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse
  • Become familiar with the proper terminology used in assessment and treatment of the pelvic floor; learn to differentiate the difference between increased and decreased pelvic floor muscle tone
  • Incorporate informed consent, trauma-informed care, and a culturally sensitive approach into all patient interventions
  • Discuss proper infection control techniques involved in pelvic floor muscle evaluation
  • Incorporate outcome measures for various conditions
  • Discuss precautions and contraindications for specific modalities
  • Perform an evaluation of the pelvic floor vaginally and rectally
  • Establish appropriate patient centered goals and develop an evidence-based treatment plan and its progression for the management of incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
  • Gain skills in a variety of treatment techniques, including patient education, pelvic floor exercises, functional training, biofeedback, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, manual therapy, behavioural interventions, and lifestyle modifications
  • Recognize the need for medical consultation and referral for conditions and presentations outside of your scope of practice
  • Integrate these learnt concepts with the use of case studies
  • All content covered will be immediately applicable in clinical practice

Join us for an immersive learning experience that will empower you to provide effective interventions for individuals dealing with incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and overall well-being.

During the practical session, attendees will work in small groups, taking on roles as both the clinician and patient. With an excellent ratio of lab assistants to participants, attendees will receive guidance throughout the trauma informed practical portion in a safe and supportive environment. Lab assistants will be available to answer questions and ensure a supportive learning environment.

If you are unable or uncomfortable acting as a patient model for any reason, you are required to bring someone (such as a friend, family member, or colleague) to practice on, as there is no guarantee that another participant will volunteer to act as a model more than once. Please notify info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca if you will be bringing someone to practice on.

Audience: This course is open to physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, naturopathic doctors, naturopathic students, registered nurses, midwives and medical doctors. Labs include internal palpation.

Prerequisites: None – beginner level course

The Pessary Course – Hybrid (Live-Online/In-Person)

The lecture component will take place live-online June 6, 2026, from 10:30am to 6:30pm ET (Toronto). By attending live, you’ll be able to harness the benefits of live discussions, timely feedback, and a collaborative environment.

In-person practical will be completed in-person on June 7, 2026 in Vaughan, ON. Attendance of both sessions (lecture and practical) is mandatory.

Course Description:

Pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence are common concerns that Pelvic Health Physiotherapists and other health care providers see frequently with their clients who were assigned female at birth. As medical systems transition towards conservative management, pessary use is recommended as a first-line symptoms management option for those with POP and SUI both in Canada and internationally.

This course combines the most recent, evidence-based recommendations with hands-on and practical information for where pessaries fit into client care and how to integrate them into your clinical practice. Instructors Jenny and Cara have performed hundreds of pessary fittings and give in-depth, behind-the-scenes perspectives and clinical pearls to help you offer pessary care for your clients. Whether you want to offer pessary fittings in your clinic, work with clients for pessary maintenance after a fitting, or just learn more about pessaries so you can educate your clients who are suitable for pessary use, this course is for you.

Access a complimentary guide for pessary setup in the clinic here.

Course objectives:

  • Briefly review up-to-date management options for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence so you know where pessaries fit into recommended care pathways (see Clinical Update course for in-depth research review)
  • Overview of the POP-Q exam, how to perform the simplified POP-Q and vaginal tissue scan in clinic in a trauma-informed manner
  • Comprehensive, research-based summary regarding pessary recommendations, indications, contraindications, effectiveness and ongoing management
  • Overview of different pessary sizes and styles, clinical reasoning for which pessary size and styles to try with a given client
  • How to work with other health care providers to ensure adequate pessary clearance and ongoing care
  • Charting and interprofessional communication recommendations
  • Practical considerations for how to set up a pessary service in your clinic, including overview of single-patient disposable model or sterilization of pessary fitting kits with an autoclave
  • Lab will involve working in groups of 2-3 to do speculum exams, simplified POP-Q assessment, and pessary fittings for ring and cube on each other, and perform gellhorn insertion/removal on a pelvic model.

**Participants for this course are from different professions, provinces, and countries. It will be each registrant’s responsibility to look into prevention and infection control for their practice. You are encouraged to verify the legislation in your province or country to ensure that fitting pessaries is within your scope of practice as well as the specific regulations about infection control (cleaning and sterilizing in clinic or outside).

This course combines lecture-based instruction with hands-on practical labs. During the practical session, attendees will work in small groups, taking on roles as both the clinician and patient. With an excellent ratio of lab assistants to participants, attendees will receive guidance throughout the practical portion. Lab assistants will be available to answer questions and ensure a supportive learning environment.

If you are unable or uncomfortable acting as a patient model for any reason, you are required to bring someone (such as a friend, family member, or colleague) to practice on, as there is no guarantee that another participant will volunteer to act as a model more than once. Please notify info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca if you will be bringing someone to practice on.

Audience:

This course is recommended for experienced clinicians who have the ability to perform internal exams – Pelvic Health Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Naturopathic Doctors

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: Level 1 and experience/confidence in performing internal examinations. Pessary fitting is an advanced skill and it is not recommended to take the course if you are still becoming accustomed to performing internal exams.

Live-online lecture: Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:30am-6:30pm ET (Toronto)

Practical: Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 9:00am-4:00pm ET in Vaughan, ON. 

Endometriosis 101: Moving towards better care

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of endometriosis and to develop the knowledge and skills to properly screen, evaluate, treat and review the importance of using a multidisciplinary approach for this diagnosis. An in-depth review of the pathophysiology and etiology of endometriosis, primary clinical manifestations, subsequent screening techniques, and current evidence-based treatment techniques will be discussed. Throughout the course, participants will be provided opportunities to critically think and apply the information presented in order to properly evaluate and treat a patient with this condition. By the end of the course participants will be able to create an accurate assessment and treatment plan utilizing a multidisciplinary approach based on a patient’s clinical history and objective findings.

Course content will be presented in a two-day format, with a pre-recorded module reviewing basic anatomy as it relates to endometriosis in clinical practice and an overview of the current conservative, medical, and surgical diagnostic and treatment techniques available in order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the care available to patients with endometriosis.

Course Objectives: 

Participants will:

  1. Accurately define endometriosis and be able to summarize the current theories pertaining to its pathophysiology
  2. Correctly identify primary symptoms of endometriosis and overlapping pain syndromes
  3. Be able to correctly examine a vulva to better identify and differentiate symptom etiology in patients with endometriosis
  4. Understand how to correctly perform a pelvic floor examination with considerations of structures affected by endometriosis as they pertain to clinical symptoms
  5. Be able to establish a differential diagnosis and perform a thorough subjective and objective exam to develop a patient-centered treatment plan
  6. Be able to utilize various myofascial treatment techniques and tools discussed in this course to address myofascial findings and improve patient’s symptoms in a moderately complex patient with endometriosis
  7. Recognize the psychological aspects concomitant with endometriosis using a biopsychosocial model
  8. Reliably recall vetted resources that can be used in patient care for patient education
  9. Demonstrate good understanding of the current diagnostic measures and treatment options available along with their associated limitations and benefits

Pre-recorded Module (approximately 1 hour)

  • Definition of endo
  • Review of anatomy related to endometriosis (pelvis and abdomen)
  • Current approaches in medical management
    • Diagnostic approaches
    • Treatment techniques
      • Ablation vs. Excision
      • Medication overview

Prerequisite: We strongly recommend completion of level 1 which includes internal palpation based on the skills taught during this course. If registering for this course without completion of level 1, the skills taught must only be used within your scope of practice.

Date/Time: May 21 & 28, 2026, from 5:00pm – 9:00pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone.

Integrating Pilates for Prenatal and Postpartum Health – A Practical Approach for Rehab Professionals

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

This 4-hour course introduces current Pilates concepts to physiotherapists and other health and wellness professionals, focusing on prenatal and postpartum care. Participants will learn how to use Pilates principles to complement their clinical practice. Gain practical cues and tips for teaching Pilates successfully and leave with a toolkit of exercises that can be immediately implemented. The course also explores creative applications of small props, such as Pilates balls and resistance bands, that are commonly available in clinic settings. No prior Pilates experience is necessary.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand current Pilates concepts and how they apply to (non-high risk) prenatal and postpartum care.
  • Identify considerations for Pilates during healthy pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
  • Learn effective cues for teaching Pilates successfully.
  • Receive a toolkit of Pilates exercises tailored to prenatal and postpartum populations.
  • Explore practical applications for small props (e.g., Pilates ball, resistance bands) to enhance patient care.

Supplies Recommended:

  • Pilates ball
  • Resistance bands
  • Exercise mat

Audience: This course is open to all healthcare and wellness professionals.

Prerequisite: None – no previous Pilates experience necessary.

Date/Time: May 26, 2026, from 5:30pm-8:30pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone.

Pregnancy, Pelvic Girdle Pain & The Pelvic Floor

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

If you are watching the recording only, please note that the breakout room discussions are not recorded and you’ll only be able to see the discussion after. 

Description:

This advanced-level course is designed to deepen the knowledge of physiotherapists and other healthcare providers in optimizing pelvic health throughout the perinatal period and postpartum period, with a specific focus on understanding and managing pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP).

Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to prevent pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as best practices for restoring pelvic floor function in the postpartum period. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of appropriate exercise prescription both before and after birth, tailored to support pelvic health.

In addition, advanced assessment and treatment techniques for anorectal dysfunction related to coccydynia in pregnancy and postpartum will be reviewed and demonstrated.

PGP is poorly understood by many clients and clinicians. This course will challenge outdated narratives—such as the overemphasis on relaxin—and equip participants with a clearer understanding of the true drivers of this clinical presentation with particular attention to muscle imbalances that contribute to the clinical presentation. Clinicians will leave with tools necessary to foster a more confident, effective approach to care.

This is a live two-day online lecture course, which includes videos of all assessment and treatment techniques.

Included in this course are the following videos that must be watched prior to the course. You’ll have an opportunity to ask any questions that may arise from watching the videos during the course.

  • DRA video (2.75 hours) – created by Munira Hudani for Pelvic Health Solutions on practical tools and tips, exercise principles and progressions, and the framework she uses.
  • Clinical tests and exercises video (18 minutes) – created by Susan Clinton for Pelvic Health Solutions on special tests to assess pelvic girdle pain and treatment strategies.

Upon completion, participants will:

  • Explore the anatomical, physiological and hormonal changes that occur during the perinatal and postnatal stages.
  • Discuss and review pelvic floor anatomy, focusing on its role in pelvic girdle pain, incontinence and dyspareunia.
  • Learn about the phases of labour.
  • Gain insight into the physiotherapist’s role in both perinatal and postnatal care, including birth plan preparation, perineal massage and birth positions options during labor.
  • Learn assessment and treatment considerations for episiotomy scars/tears, c-section scars, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, diastasis recti, coccydynia and other musculoskeletal conditions that occur during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Gain knowledge on exercise considerations during pregnancy and postpartum, including return to running guidelines and post c-section recovery treatment guidelines.
  • Learn to recognize red flags, contraindications to various treatments, including exercise in high-risk pregnant population and become familiar with urgent maternal signs.
  • Understand obstetric red flags that may require a referral to medical team (OB, midwife, family MD or nurse practitioner)
  • Investigate the causes of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, along with associated impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
  • Perform a lumbopelvic assessment of pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain using provocation testing and applying a biopsychosocial approach
  • Establish appropriate patient centered goals and develop an evidence-based treatment plan during pregnancy and postpartum
  • Develop knowledge in evidence-informed strategies to address and mitigate pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, including exercise and lifestyle interventions.
  • Integrate these learnt concepts with the use of case studies.

Audience: This course is open to all practitioners who work with women in the perinatal care period: physiotherapists, naturopathic doctors, nurses, midwives, and medical doctors.

Prerequisite: Level 1 (or equivalent to be approved by PHS – please email info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca for approval).

Date/Time: May 30-31, 2026, from 10:30am-4:30pm ET (Toronto). Convert your local time zone.

Taking Back Postpartum Rehab – Leading Group Classes for the Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

The postpartum period is a critical time for recovery, yet many individuals are guided through this phase by programs and coaches that lack the specialized knowledge required to address their unique needs. The rise of postpartum “rehab” programs has highlighted a gap in quality care—too often, these classes are poorly designed and led by under qualified instructors.

As pelvic floor physiotherapists, we have the ability to fill this gap and set a new standard in postpartum recovery. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to implement group postpartum rehab classes effectively. You’ll learn about the research and benefits of group physiotherapy and how to apply these benefits to postpartum recovery, how to address common conditions like diastasis recti, prolapse, incontinence, and pain, and how to design effective exercise programs in a group setting.

The course also provides you with valuable resources, including done-for-you class templates and an extensive exercise library, so you can start implementing these programs immediately.

Course Objectives:

  • Review the benefits and research on group rehabilitation programs and how they can be applied to the postpartum population.
  • Provide an overview of common postpartum conditions and important considerations for returning to exercise.
  • Review the benefits of strength training and identify key areas of focus for the postpartum population.
  • Understand the difference between group physiotherapy and general fitness programs.
  • Learn how to program exercises based on participants’ current function and how to modify and adapt exercises in a group environment.
  • Develop the confidence and clinical reasoning needed to structure effective rehab classes.
  • Walk away with done-for-you class templates and a library of exercises and progressions that can be implemented immediately, both in a group environment and with one-on-one clients.
  • Implement a new revenue stream for your clinic while improving the access and affordability of care for your postpartum clients.

Audience: This course is open to practitioners who work with people in the post-partum care period: physiotherapists, occupational therapists, naturopathic doctors, nurses, midwives, and medical doctors.

Prerequisite: None

Date/Time: May 24, 2026, from 10:30am-5:30pm ET (Toronto). Convert your local time zone.

Cesarean Birth & Rehabilitation

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

Cesarean births make up approximately one third of childbirth deliveries in Canada. However, there remains limited and often conflicting post-operative guidance for patients which can leave them feeling unsure of how to navigate their recovery following a Cesarean section. Insufficient guidance on when and how to return to exercise as well as appropriate exercise progression can be overwhelming and often result in patients (or practitioners!) doing too much too soon OR avoiding exercise unnecessarily. Physiotherapists and rehab professionals have much to offer in supporting individuals through this journey and help bridge the gap in current care practices.

This course will provide the practitioner with a practical overview of the Cesarean birth experience as well as evidence-informed tools & approaches to help patients optimize recovery. We will also explore a wide variety of exercise ideas through all stages of recovery.

Objectives:

  • learn what a Cesarean birth is (and is not!)
  • review post-operative restrictions & red flags
  • review evidence-informed recommendations for enhancing recovery after surgery
  • learn early post-op pain management techniques & protective strategies
  • exposure to evidence-informed use of modalities in cesarean recovery
  • understand differences in post-operative complications &  dysfunction between modes of delivery (vaginal & cesarean)
  • explore a variety of exercise ideas (including for runners and weight lifters) throughout all stages of recovery
    • 0-6 weeks postpartum
    • 6 week ‘clearance’ and beyond
  • be exposed to medical considerations for future births (e.g. VBAC)
  • explore the role physiotherapy can play in preparing patients for Cesarean birth or VBAC
  • explore prevalent biopsychosocial impacts:
    • impact of C-Section on breastfeeding
    • emotional & psychological impacts; birth trauma
  • explore barriers to recovery and advantages of implementing Telehealth in this population

Practical review and demonstration of:

  • cesarean scar management, mobility and de-sensitization techniques.
  • breastfeeding positions after a Cesarean birth
  • protective strategies in the first 6 weeks postpartum
  • “exercise” ideas for the first 6 weeks after birth
  • exercise at 6 weeks and beyond
  • case example for the telehealth platform

Audience: Open to all healthcare and wellness professionals.

Prerequisites: None

Date/Time: June 17, 2026, from 5:00-9:00pm ET (Toronto).

Non-Internal Treatment Considerations for the Pregnant and Postpartum Population

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

  • Did you know that 25 to 65% of pregnant people experience pelvic girdle pain?
  • Did you know that almost 47% of postpartum clients experience urinary incontinence?
  • Are you aware of the role we play in promoting exercise in the pregnant person?
  • Are hormones really to blame for pelvic girdle pain?
  • Do you want to treat the pregnant and postpartum population using best practice guidelines?
  • Are you confident with getting your pregnant and postpartum clients back to doing the things they love to do?

Then this course is for you!

 Upon completion of this course participants will:  

  • Have a basic understanding of reproductive anatomy, normal changes during pregnancy, and stages of parturition (childbirth)
  • Confidently understand the benefits of exercise during pregnancy and what to consider when supporting this client through birth preparation
  • Understand what are urgent maternal signs and/or high-risk pregnancies
  • Understand birth trauma and its impact on client’s wellbeing
  • Learn considerations for working with clients who are postpartum including brief specifics about the fourth trimester, cesarian deliveries, and diastasis recti
  • Develop non-internal skills to work with a postpartum population and understand return to exercise guidelines
  • Have an understanding of incontinence and learn best practice for management and when to refer to a pelvic health practitioner
  • Have an understanding of pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain and current best care clinical guidelines
  • Understand when to refer to a specially trained physiotherapist who practices internal techniques

Audience: This course is open to all healthcare and wellness professionals.

Prerequisites: None

Time: May 2, 2026, from 10:30am-6:30pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone.

Non-Internal Introductory Pelvic Health Course

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

To Kegel or Not: That is the Question!!

Pelvic floor problems are prevalent in more than 2/3 of women with LBP/PGP, and 1/3 of men with LBP

Is this an important fact affecting your outcomes for chronic LBP?

Course Description

Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can include increased tone and decreased tone muscle problems. It is not all about Kegels! How can you tell if your patient is over-recruiting their pelvic floor if you cannot do an internal exam? Not all clinicians want to perform this type of exam, or it may not be in your scope of practice. Learn what the evidence says about linking pelvic floor dysfunction to chronic low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and hip pain, and learn what you can do about it in your practice. Help your patients to regain control of these important muscles! Sexual function and bladder/bowel function are arguably some of the most important activities of daily living that your patients need to recover. Don’t let your discomfort be the barrier to your patient’s recovery; we will make it fun and non-threatening!

Support resources are included in the cost of this course.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the relevance of Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) when treating orthopaedic conditions- specifically LBP, SIJ dysfunction, PGP, and hip pain
  • Learn basic anatomy of the pelvic floor musculature and physiology of the lower urinary tract system (LUTS)
  • Understand pelvic floor conditions as they relate to a weak pelvic floor and an overactive pelvic floor
  • Learn how to ask patients important questions about sexual function
  • Learn non-internal management strategies for pelvic floor retraining
  • Create an individualized exercise program and progression for clients with increased or decreased pelvic floor tone
  • Use behavioural techniques to help retrain a variety of dysfunctions of the urinary and bowel system
  • Practice externally driven techniques for assessing and treating pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Understand when to refer to a specially trained physiotherapist for incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain

Audience: This course is open to all healthcare and wellness professionals.

Prerequisite: None

Date/Time: June 14, 2026, from 10:30am-6:30pm ET (Toronto). Please convert to your local time zone.

Beyond Kegels – Functional Strength Training for the Pelvic Floor: Online (with optional In-Person)

Participants who register for this course have the option to attend the course live-online and/or watch the recording later. The recording will be available to all registrants for a 6-week period and access is provided on the next business day following the course. This allows participants who may not be able to attend live-online to still benefit from the course content. To facilitate attendance tracking, please indicate on your registration form if you won’t be attending live.

Course Description:

Unlock the missing piece in pelvic floor rehabilitation – functional strength training.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, you understand the complexities of treating conditions like urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse. But are you leveraging strength training effectively in your treatment plans?

Too often, rehab is limited to isolated pelvic floor strengthening or cookie cutter treatment plans, leaving patients without the strength they need for full recovery. This course challenges that norm, equipping you with the skills to confidently assess, prescribe, teach, modify, and progress essential strength movements – squats, deadlifts, presses, and their variations to improve your clients most common pelvic health concerns.

This online course blends lecture, case studies, and movement practice to ensure you walk away with skills and strategies you can implement immediately in your practice. For those who want to take their learning further, an optional in-person session the following weekend offers hands-on coaching practice, more case study applications, and more opportunity for one-on-one time with the instructors.

Move beyond Kegels – transform your approach to pelvic health with functional strength training.

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the limitations of traditional pelvic floor rehabilitation – identify the gaps in common treatment approaches and why underloading patients can hinder full symptom resolution.
  • Integrate strength training into pelvic health treatment plans – learn how functional movements like squats, deadlifts, and presses can enhance recovery and improve patient outcomes.
  • Assess and teach fundamental strength movements with confidence – develop the skills to assess, cue, demonstrate, and coach essential lifts safely and effectively.
  • Bridge the gap between pelvic health rehab and strength training – learn how to progress patients from isolated pelvic floor exercises to full-body, functional movement patterns.
  • Develop evidence-based exercise prescriptions – use current research to guide programming decisions and ensure patients are receiving appropriate load and volume.
  • Apply strength training principles to specific pelvic health conditions – tailor strength training interventions for urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse
  • Enhance clinical reasoning through case studies and hands-on practice – work through real-world scenarios and refine your ability to make patient-centered exercise modifications.

Please note – having access to dumbbells for the online component will be helpful to practice movements.

Objectives for the optional in-person practical component:

  1. Refine coaching and cueing skills – gain valuable hands-on experience providing real-time feedback and expand your ability to improve your client’s form and symptoms with exercise prescription, modifications and better cueing.
  2. Perform and receive live movement assessments of both yourself and others – practice assessing your own movement quality, identifying compensations, and implementing different modifications/cues to improve your exercise prescription for both yourself and clients.
  3. Experiment with equipment and load variations – an opportunity to get comfortable using different resistance tools (e.g., barbells, kettlebells, bands) to adapt strength training for diverse client needs (including common pelvic floor symptoms and conditions)

Audience: This course is open to physiotherapists, physiotherapy students, occupational therapists, occupational therapy students, and any health and wellness practitioner working in an exercise-rehabilitation capacity.

Prerequisite: None

Date/Time:

Online: May 1-2, 2026, from 10:30am-5:30pm ET (Toronto). Convert your local time zone.

Optional in-person practical: May 3, 2026, from 9:30am-5:00pm in Vaughan, ON.