Where’s the Pelvic Floor in Hip Rehab & Sports Medicine?

Overview

Historically, the pelvic floor has been entirely overlooked in sports medicine hip rehabilitation. Current protocols do not even consider pelvic floor intervention. Join Dr. Ginger Garner as she discusses the intimate relationship between the pelvic floor and hip rehabilitation within the context of sports medicine.

Participants will delve into the anatomical and functional connections between these two vital body areas, gaining a deeper understanding of how pelvic floor dysfunction can impact hip rehabilitation and sports performance.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, participants will learn to integrate pelvic floor assessment and intervention strategies into hip rehabilitation protocols, enhancing clinical outcomes and optimizing athletic performance, especially in the context of hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement. 

Learning Objectives

In this introductory online course with Dr. Ginger Garner, we will:

1. Understand the anatomical structures and biomechanical interactions between the pelvic floor and hip complex.
   
   
2. Recognize common pelvic floor dysfunctions and their potential impact on hip function and sports performance.
   
   
3. Through a case study analysis, learn assessment techniques that consider pelvic floor function in the context of hip rehabilitation and sports medicine.
   
   
4. Enhance clinical decision-making skills by applying evidence-based approaches to the pelvic floor in athletic hip populations.

Audience

This introductory online course is intended for physiotherapists and anyone associated with physiotherapy practice administration.