Understanding and Addressing Pelvic Floor Health Practical CPD

Description

About 14 million people live with bladder problems in the UK yet over half do not (or have never done) pelvic floor exercises and have not sought help from a medical professional. Lots of people with incontinence and pelvic floor problems are afraid to leave the house leading to social isolation. Yet many pelvic floor issues can be managed or fixed with the right information and support.

This CPD aims to enhance the knowledge of fitness professionals about the crucial aspect of pelvic floor health. In this CPD we will delve into the role of the pelvic floor, identify clients at high risk of pelvic floor problems, recognise signs and symptoms indicating pelvic floor issues, explore exercises that can potentially harm the pelvic floor, and discover pelvic floor-safe exercises. Additionally, we’ll guide you on where to find further information, support, and advice to empower you and your clients in achieving optimal pelvic floor health.

Learning aims:

• To be able to identify clients at high risk of pelvic floor problems.
• To be able to inform clients to recognise signs and symptoms indicative of pelvic floor dysfunction, fostering early detection and intervention.
• To improve awareness of exercises to avoid and provide pelvic floor safe alternatives.
• To empower fitness professionals to integrate pelvic floor-safe exercises into routines and promote a holistic and safe approach to fitness training.
• To raise awareness about the importance of pelvic floor health and signpost clients to relevant resources and healthcare professionals.
• To understand the anatomy, function, and significance of the pelvic floor in overall health and fitness.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this CPD course, participants will be able to:

• Identify clients who are at higher risk of pelvic floor issues and understand the factors that contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Recognise and educate clients about the signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, enabling early detection and timely intervention.
• Understand which exercises may harm the pelvic floor and confidently offer safe alternatives that protect and support pelvic floor health.
• Integrate pelvic floor-safe exercises into fitness routines, promoting a holistic and safe approach to training for all clients.
• Provide clients with information and resources on pelvic floor health, and refer them to healthcare professionals or specialised support when necessary.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the pelvic floor’s anatomy, its role in overall health, and its importance in maintaining physical well-being.

CPD Dates: 

Online – Saturday 1st March 2025

Online – Saturday 27th September 2025

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

The afternoon session will be practical, looking at ways to progress, regress and adapt exercises and activities to promote better pelvic floor health and function. You will be asked to demonstrate exercises from the FABS Training Programme, or from the exercise programme you are qualified to teach. Although this is not a formal assessment, we do encourage observation, peer support and discussion.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions.