An external approach to improve PF function

Pelvic health is an area that many osteopaths have had limited training and understanding of, yet it has a significant impact on the lives of many of our patients

The pelvic floor muscles have many different functions in the body, including supporting our organs, sexual function, keeping us continent but they are also a part of our core and have an important role in stabilising the pelvis. 

This webinar will:

1. Understand the functions of the pelvic floor and how a dysfunctional pelvic floor can present
2. Understand whole body factors that can influence pelvic floor function
3. Whole body assessments that you can start using in clinic tomorrow

Pelvic floor dysfunction is not just  a postnatal problem and is more common than you think. This webinar is a must If you treat females, female athletes, pregnant, postnatal,  postmenopausal people and even males.

The presenters

Kathryn Johns

Director and co-founder of the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute of Australia.
Kathryn is a leader in the field of osteopathy, pregnancy, and pelvic health where she has been an osteopath for over 20 years. She lives and works in Melbourne where she owns and runs two clinics. Kathryn predominantly works with pregnant, chronic pelvic pain and pelvic health patients. Outside her role in private practice, Kathryn's experience has seen her guest lecture at university, appear on a variety of podcasts and be invited by local and international groups and associations to talk about pelvic health. Kathryn loves writing and presenting, she is an energetic lecturer, where she combines pearls of wisdom and her years of clinical experience in pelvic health into her lectures.

Liz Johns

Director and co-founder of the Osteopathic Pelvic Health Institute of Australia. Liz is an osteopath with over 20 year’s experience and is one of the most highly trained osteopaths in Australia in the area of pelvic health and obstetric care. Liz lives and works in Brisbane where she runs a clinic that focuses on pregnancy ache and pains, birth preparation and postnatal recovery, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic health concerns. Liz is passionate about elevating the role osteopaths play in the management of pelvic health concerns within our healthcare system. Liz loves sharing her knowledge with her fellow osteopathic peers and one day hopes to be conducting research in the area of osteopathy and the management of pelvic floor symptoms.