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Topic: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Leading to Bowel Disorders: A Physical Therapist's Role

Objectives: Upon completion of the activity the learner should be able to:

• Discuss the 5 functions of pelvic floor
• Understand Pelvic floor dysfunction and the link to bowel dysfunction
• Identify signs and symptoms of bowel dysfunction
• Understand the risk factors and the cause of bowel dysfunction
• Identify the treatments for bowel dysfunction performed by a pelvic physical therapist
• Understand the use of Cozean Pelvic dysfunction screening tool in your practice to identify pelvic floor dysfunction and bowel dysfunction

Speaker: Rachel Lucas, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

Moderators: 

Diana Bottari, DO - MEDtalks Activity Director; Medical Director, Controlled Substance Monitoring Team, Advocate Aurora Health; Lead Physician, Opioid Mitigation Strategies, Advocate Aurora Health; Integrative Pain Provider, Advocate Medical Group Spine Care Center

Don Martinez, MMS, PA-C, APC Professional Development Program Manager – Advocate Medical Group; Physician Assistant-Pediatrics, Olympia Fields; Co-Chair, APC Advisory Council

Accreditation Statement: Advocate Aurora Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement: Advocate Aurora Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

MEDtalks 10.21.2021-Rachel Lucas-Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Leading to Bowel Disorders-A Physical Therapist's Role slides.pdf

Advocate Aurora Health Physical Therapy locations.pdf