Live 7.5 CE webinar hosted by the American Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Academy

12 short course webinar series hosted by Physiopedia, 15.5 to 21.0 CE’s U.S.; CE’s accredited globally

Live & recorded 3.0 CE webinars hosted by Motivations, INC.

#7181 PELVIC GIRDLE/SIJ DYSFUNCTION: A NOVEL APPROACH

This course will give you a streamlined approach to address pelvic girdle pain, which includes sacroiliac pain. You will leave the course with an update on the current literature including special tests and their recommended utility, an anatomy review of the pelvic girdle and the important dynamics involved, and a novel simplified approach to treating this complex area. This approach, The Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method (PGM Method SM), was developed by Deborah B. Riczo, and has been taught to physical therapy professionals on an international level, first courses in 2011. This approach is the basis of both of her books, “Sacroiliac Pain,” and “Back & Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy & Postpartum. Both assessment and interventions of the PGM Method will be introduced, and you will be able to implement them on Monday morning.  

Instructor: Deborah Riczo, PT, DPT, M.Ed 

#7466 Tackling Breast Cancer Rehabilitation: Addressing Dysfunctions

Rehab professionals are often treating someone with breast cancer as either a primary or secondary diagnosis. Many therapists have not had formal education on the various diagnoses and treatments for breast cancer and breast cancer reconstruction, and do not feel comfortable evaluating a patient with breast cancer and are unsure of prescribing exercise. This course will review relevant anatomy, surgical/adjuvant treatment and literature. This will enable a therapist to better assess the impairments and design an appropriate plan of care that will make a difference in the quality of life for the person with breast cancer. Emphasis will be placed on knowing when to refer to a breast cancer/ lymphedema trained specialist.

Instructor: Deborah Riczo, PT, DPT, M.Ed 

#7480 Prenatal and Postpartum Rehabilitation

Low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy and postpartum are common global problems, affecting approximately 45% of all pregnant women. Women can be well served by their physical therapist who is knowledgeable regarding common symptoms and impairments and who utilize an evidenced based approach when developing their plan of care. Musculoskeletal dysfunction reviewed includes: postural, round ligament pain, diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA), pelvic floor dysfunction, pubic symphysis dysfunction, sacroiliac dysfunction, piriformis syndrome, transient osteoporosis and coccydynia. Current exercise guidelines will be reviewed. (Intermediate)

Instructor: Deborah Riczo, PT, DPT, M.Ed 

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Core Strengthening From the Inside Out Course

Description

If you are providing exercise instruction you know it is challenging to effectively rehab clients who have very weak core muscles.  This course will review for you the anatomy and kinesiology of the core muscles based on the current evidence, and improve your ability to properly explain and instruct basic core activation to your clients.  In addition, you will be able to recognize compensatory movement patterns and know how to effectively progress core exercises.  Weak core muscles are common in your female clients who are postpartum or who have had children,  those with sacroiliac or pelvic girdle pain, and others with weak core muscles due to abdominal or back surgeries, or obesity.

Audience:  PT, PTA, OT, OTA & AT and other exercise providers.  Arrangements for CEU’s will be made upon request of the organization.

At the completion of the seminar, the participant will:

• Understand the components of evidence-based core strengthening.

• Discuss the role of the inner core in core strengthening and know how to activate it properly.

• Identify abnormal patterning during core exercises and know what muscles are overcompensating.

• Challenge the core through the appropriate progression of exercises.

• Address flexibility and strength in the hip in light of the latest research

Your organization can choose the length of this course to fit your needs.  Objectives above 3-hour course as described in the Core Strengthening from the Inside Out Brochure.

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Read more of Deborah’s published work regarding “Sacroiliac Pain” book, Sacroiliac Pain book reviews, Sacroiliac Pain Blog.

Read more of Deborah’s published work regarding pregnancy at ResearchGate.

Learn more about pregnancy and postpartum in Deborah’s 2-hour webinar (3 CEU’s)  hosted by Motivationsceu. 

Simplifying Sacroiliac Dysfunction Course

Description

1 or 2 Day On-site Course

This course provides an excellent foundation for understanding, effectively diagnosing and treating people with sacroiliac dysfunction and pelvic girdle pain. Topics include anatomy and biomechanics, diagnosis including special tests literature review, current recommendations, pregnancy and postpartum considerations and interventions.   The Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method ℠ (PGM Method℠), developed by Deborah B. Riczo, PT,DPT, MEd is presented with supporting evidence for the method.    You will practice the recommended special tests found in the literature as well as the special tests in the PGM Method.  You will learn and practice specific self-pelvic balancing exercises.  Patient videos will augment your learning as will case studies.  You will develop quick screening tools that are clinically applicable and a simplified treatment approach for sacroiliac/pelvic girdle dysfunction that can be readily used “on Monday morning” after the course.

Audience:  PTs, PTAs, PT students, PTA students and other health providers with approval of instructor

At the completion of the seminar, the participant will:

• Appreciate the anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvic girdle and what structures are commonly involved in dysfunction.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the current literature regarding the diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction and current recommendations

• Identify a cluster of 4 special tests supported in the literature and demonstrate skill at performing them.

• Identify a cluster of four tests used in the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method (PGM Method) and discuss the rationale/literature support for this cluster and demonstrate skill at performing this cluster.

• Accurately identify and palpate critical bony landmarks, muscles and ligaments of the pelvic girdle.

• Understand the rationale and practice instructing specific pelvic balancing exercises.

• Know when to utilize orthotic supports (sacroiliac belts/heel lifts).

• Understand the importance of specific patient education including the posture, body mechanics, and pain management/education.

Your organization can choose the length of this course to fit your needs.  Above objectives are for a 2-day course outlined in Simplifying Sacroiliac Dysfunction Brochure.

CONTACT US TO ARRANGE AN ON-SITE COURSE OR FOR MORE INFO

Deborah has produced a 2-hour webinar entitled “Tackling Sacroiliac and Pelvic Girdle Pain” (3 CEU’s) hosted by Motivationsceu. 

Deborah has presented on Sacroiliac and Pelvic Girdle Pain at APTA Combined Sections 2018 and at Ohio Annual Conference OPTA 2019.

Read more regarding Deborah’s published work  “Sacroiliac Pain” book, Sacroiliac Pain book reviews, Sacroiliac Pain Blog.

Read Deborah’s published work about pregnancy on ResearchGate.

Read more About Deborah Riczo, PT, DPT, MEd