In this course, manual osteopath and registered massage therapist, Michael Everson is going to guide you through how to deliver massage and manual therapy techniques for clients with pelvic pain issues. Pelvic pain is an extremely common problem among women and also to a lesser degree men. Its nature and intensity may fluctuate, and its causes are often unclear. It can be categorized as either acute or chronic and it may originate in the genitals or other organs in and around the pelvis.
In this course, manual osteopath and registered massage therapist, Michael Everson is going to guide you through how to deliver massage and manual therapy techniques for clients with pelvic pain issues. Pelvic pain is an extremely common problem among women and also to a lesser degree men. Its nature and intensity may fluctuate, and its causes are often unclear. It can be categorized as either acute or chronic and it may originate in the genitals or other organs in and around the pelvis.
Pelvic pain is a hard disorder to pin down due to what could be a variety of factors BUT that is also why it's so interesting to study and learn about. Pelvic pain can have many causes ranging from inflammation, direct irritation of nerves caused by injury, fibrosis, pressure, or peritoneal inflammation. Some of the conditions that can lead to pelvic pain becoming chronic may include: menstrual cramps, endometriosis, uterine fibroids (abnormal growths on or in the uterine wall), scar tissue between the internal organs and endometrial polyps.
That is where you come in, this course is perfect for therapists looking to expand their knowledge base and specialize in a surprisingly common issue that affects million of people. It would be a good way to stand out from the crowd and give yourself a niche within your local marketplace.
You can study and complete this entire course in the comfort of your own home with lifetime access to the videos in case you need to go back, review and re-inspire yourself.
In this course you are going to learn:
> Anatomy of the pelvis
> Theories and conditions that affect the pelvis
> A variety of techniques and reasoning why you would perform them on certain areas
> Effective pelvic floor exercises
Enroll now. Grow your knowledge base and practice today.
* This course is accredited for 2 CEUs through the NCBTMB
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