The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Balance and Movement
The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Balance and Movement
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The instructors
Overview
Balance is a commonly overlooked component of health and wellness. Falls are the #1 cause of injuries in older adults in Canada and are considered a public health concern worldwide. There are many factors that contribute to our balance capacity, and we don’t have to wait until our elder years to address them!
We know the pelvic floor plays key roles in bowel, bladder, sexual and reproduction function. It also plays an important role in how we move, sustain our balance and perform core strategies. However, how the pelvic floor behaves for optimal balance and efficient movement is nuanced and deserves discussion.
Join Shelly Prosko, physiotherapist and yoga therapist, as she presents this informative on-demand online course highlighting the components of the intervention she co-developed for a recent research project surrounding the effects of various yoga principles, practices, specific cueing and instructions used on known fall risk factors such as incontinence, balance, balance confidence, strength and mobility.
Learning Objectives
In this online course, Shelly Prosko will:
- Describe the qualities and characteristics of a healthy functioning pelvic floor.
- List the components of the Balance Flow Yoga intervention that was used in research demonstrating effects of yoga on fall risk factors such as incontinence, balance, mobility and strength.
- List the key concepts emphasized during cueing and instruction of the practices in Balance Flow Yoga, including the types of cues surrounding the pelvic floor.
Audience
This online course is for any healthcare professional who treats people who have a pelvis.
The instructors
PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT
Shelly has been helping people recover and flourish since 1998 as a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, educator, author and pioneer of PhysioYoga, blending evidence-informed body-mind-breath-spirit-heart centered practices and principles, such as yoga, into physiotherapy with a focus on chronic pain, pelvic health, compassion in healthcare and professional burnout. She is on faculty at several therapy programs, presents at medical conferences globally, contributes to academic research and writing, provides classes, courses and resources for the general population, and offers continuing education courses and mentorship for professionals.
She considers herself a lifelong student and emphasizes the immense value gained from clinical experience and learning from those she serves, the professionals she teaches, and the colleagues with which she collaborates.
Shelly is the co-editor/author of the book Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain and has authored numerous book chapters in a variety of rehabilitation textbooks.
She maintains a clinical practice in Sylvan Lake, Alberta and believes compassion (including self-compassion), meaningful connections, spending time in nature and sharing joy are powerful contributors to rehab and well-being.
Visit www.PhysioYoga.ca to learn more.
Material included in this course
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The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Balance and Movement
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Welcome!
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Introduction
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Pelvic Floor Roles
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Why Yoga?
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Awareness
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Breathing Practices
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Mindful Movement
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Conclusion
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Feedback