Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CPPPM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the relationship between the pelvic, hip, and lumbar musculature and pelvic pain.
Choose screening questions and appropriate tests and measures to help determine potential pain sources and the effectiveness of treatments.
Identify criteria to determine when PT treatment is appropriate and when a referral is warranted.
Identify appropriate treatment interventions for people with CPP based on their clinical presentation and current evidence.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: CPP Background and Definitions
Why It Matters
Definition
Comorbidities Commonly Associated With CPP
Additional Factors Contributing to CPP
Review
Summary
Section 3: Relevant Anatomy
Musculoskeletal System
Nervous System
Review
Summary
Section 4: Examination
History
Systems Review
Tests and Measures
Next Steps
Review
Summary
Section 5: Plan of Care and Intervention
Plan of Care
Intervention
Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Subject Matter Expert: Andrea Wood, PT, DPT, Board Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist (WCS)
Andrea Wood holds her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Columbia University and is a Board Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (WCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She has been a practicing physical therapist in both the pelvic health and orthopedic setting for ten years. Andrea has presented at conferences, authored peer-reviewed publications, and teaches pelvic health curriculum-related material to entry-level DPT students. She has also received the Clinician of the Year award where she currently works in the outpatient physical therapy department at the University of Miami. Andrea is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Miami where she is focusing her research on disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs). Her primary career goal is to improve accessibility to pelvic health care through the education of entry-level physical therapy students and exploring the effectiveness of simple low-cost interventions for patients suffering from pelvic health disorders.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.