Tackling Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction /
Pelvic Girdle Pain

Contact Hours: 7.5 Contact Hours

Schedule

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Overview

The Tackling Sacroiliac and Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction: A Novel Approach Using the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method webinar course has been restructured into a hybrid format, consisting of 4 hours of on-demand content and a 3.5-hour live webinar (for a total of 7.5 CEUs). Participants will receive access to the on-demand portion of the course immediately upon registration. During the scheduled live webinar, participants will meet with the instructor to complete the remaining course content and participate in interactive learning activities.
This course provides an excellent foundation for effectively diagnosing and treating individuals with pelvic girdle dysfunction, including sacroiliac pain, and is applicable across the lifespan—from adolescents to geriatrics, including pregnancy and postpartum populations.
Topics include anatomy and biomechanics, literature review (diagnosis, special tests, and interventions), current recommendations, The Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method℠ (PGM Method℠), and a case study. This method, developed by Deborah Riczo, is presented alongside supporting evidence and offers a simplified yet comprehensive clinical approach. PGM Method special tests and specific self–pelvic balancing exercises are introduced and practiced with dedicated group lab time.
Patient handouts are included for use in the clinic. The course incorporates lecture, group discussion and activities, and video (including specific patient videos), and is highly interactive in nature.
Participants will develop quick, clinically applicable screening tools and a step-by-step approach to managing sacroiliac and pelvic girdle dysfunction that can be readily used “on Monday morning” after the course. This course has been highly rated by past participants for its practicality and immediate clinical relevance.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Appreciate the musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvic girdle and what
   structures are commonly involved in dysfunction.
2. Identify and palpate externally key bony landmarks, muscles and ligaments of the pelvic
   girdle that commonly are involved in dysfunction.
3. Discuss the current evidence supporting the use of movement based, static symmetry
   and pain provocation special tests for sacroiliac dysfunction.
4. Understand the components of the PGM Method SM and the construct upon which it is
   based.
5. Identify four special tests used in the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method ℠ (PGM
   Method℠) and demonstrate confidence in performing these tests.
6. Demonstrate confidence in instructing an algorithm of specific pelvic self-balancing
   exercises used in the PGM Method℠ and understand progressions to core
   strengthening, targeted flexibility and strengthening with considerations for pregnancy
   and postpartum.
7. Understand the role that healthcare-to-patient communication and biopsychosocial
   factors play in successful rehab.

Eligibility:

• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Student Physical Therapist (SPT) - 2nd or 3rd year
• Student Physical Therapist Assistant (SPTA) - 2nd or 3rd year

Prerequisites: None

Attendance Requirement

Attendees must be present throughout the duration of the course. Contact hours will be forfeited and the attendee will be dismissed if the attendee:

1. Misses One (1) or more lecture hours

Should extenuating circumstances arise, it is the responsibility of the participant to notify a course faculty member of the need to leave. Consideration for course completion will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Webinar Participation & Engagement
You must actively participate throughout the entire webinar. If you are not responsive when you are being called on during the webinar, your course credit may be forfeited and you may be required to retake the course. We have included planned break times in the schedule, however, instructors may also announce any additional break times during the course. If you have any technical difficulties accessing Zoom or the Learning Center, you must immediately contact hello@aptapelvichealth.org to let us know.

Special Accommodations
Instructors typically ask participants to keep their cameras on for attendance purposes and during case discussions or interactive activities. If you need to briefly turn your camera off—for example, to breastfeed—you may privately message the Instructor using the Zoom chat feature.

What To Bring

Equipment:

• PC/Laptop (some participants prefer to use two monitors to watch the webinar on one monitor while following along the digital course manual on a second monitor)
• Access to Zoom App (Free Basic Plan) - make sure to download the Zoom app for the best experience (https://zoom.us/download)
• Stable Wi-Fi connection or wired internet connection
• Microphone
• Webcam

CEU Approval

Unless otherwise noted in the course description, the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy does not independently seek approval for course Continuing Education Unit (CEU) numbers in each state. It is the responsibility of each participant to submit their own CEU applications within their respective states. We are committed to assisting you in obtaining and supplying any required documentation for your CEU application. Historically, our course participants have consistently encountered no difficulties in securing approval for continuing education credits (CEUs) upon submission to their state's board.

Registration Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before registering, please review the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy’s Event Terms & Conditions at www.aptapelvichealth.org/event-policy.
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By registering, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to all policies outlined therein, including:

• Attendance, cancellation, transfer, and refund policies
• Media release and medical disclosure requirements
• Lab participation expectations and medical model guidelines
• Other policies and procedures listed in the Event Terms & Conditions.

You also acknowledge that:

• If we find that you are ineligible to take this course or if the course is canceled, your registration will be canceled.
• The Academy is not responsible for any travel or accommodation expenses you may have incurred.