Rome Foundation + APTA Pelvic Health Present: "Anorectal Biofeedback: An Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Approach to Anorectal Disorders"

Join the Rome Foundation's Anorectal Biofeedback Committee and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association in this joint webinar. This webinar will introduce key clinical concepts in the use of anorectal biofeedback for treating anorectal disorders such as dyssynergic defecation and fecal incontinence. Speakers will include physical therapist and physician, offering interdisciplinary perspectives on anorectal disorders and anorectal biofeedback, and collaborative care.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the key anatomical structures of the anorectal region

2. Recognize common anorectal disorders suitable for biofeedback intervention

3. Explain the fundamental principles of anorectal biofeedback

4. Describe the different types of biofeedback techniques used in anorectal disorders

5. Identify the collaborative roles of physical therapists and physicians in delivering comprehensive anorectal disorders.

About the Rome Foundation

The Rome Foundation is an independent not for profit 501(c) 3 organization that provides support for activities designed to create scientific data and educational information to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions (DGBIs). Our mission is to improve the lives of people with functional GI disorders. Over the last 20 years, the Rome organization has sought to legitimize and update our knowledge of the DGBIs. This has been accomplished by bringing together scientists and clinicians from around the world to classify and critically appraise the science of gastrointestinal function and dysfunction. This knowledge permits clinical scientists to make recommendations for diagnosis and treatment that can be applied in research and clinical practice. The Rome Foundation is committed to the continuous development, legitimization and preservation of the field of DGBIs through science-based activities. We are inclusive and collaborative, patient-centered, innovative and open to new ideas.

Anorectal Biofeedback Committee: The Rome Foundation Anorectal Biofeedback Committee is a new initiative bringing together an international, multidisciplinary group of experts—including physical therapists, physicians, and researchers—focused on developing standardized approaches and expanding education surrounding anorectal biofeedback.

About the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (formerly Section on Women’s Health and formerly Section on Obstetrics and Gynecology) is a non-profit, professional membership association of more than 4,000 physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and student physical therapists (SPTs) who are pursuing specialization, education, and research in pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy. The Academy offers continuing education courses with hands-on lab training, recognized certification programs, access to the Journal of Women's and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (JWPHPT), Clinical Practice Guidelines, PT Locator, research grants, scholarships, networking opportunities, and other resources for members and patients. 

Speakers

Moderator

Emily Jo Leverett, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist