Men’s Pelvic Health – Level 1

Service Description

Develop the specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning and practical skills required to assess and support men experiencing bladder, bowel, pelvic floor and sexual health concerns. This two-day course is designed for experienced physiotherapists already practising in pelvic health who wish to expand their clinical knowledge and confidence in men’s pelvic health assessment and treatment. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is aimed at experienced physiotherapists who: * Currently practise in pelvic health. * Regularly perform vaginal and rectal examinations as part of their clinical practice. * Want to develop specialist knowledge and confidence in men’s pelvic health assessment and treatment. IMPORTANT PREREQUISITES This is not a foundational pelvic health course. Participants must have a solid foundation of pelvic health skills already in place. All participants will be screened before attending. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN * Male-specific anatomy and assessment. * Clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis. * Complex presentations in men’s pelvic health. * Advanced treatment approaches for men’s pelvic floor dysfunction. * Bladder, bowel and sexual health rehabilitation. COURSE PROGRAMME DAY 1 – Male Pelvic Health Assessment & Rehabilitation * Functional anatomy of the male pelvic floor. * Bladder and bowel dysfunction. * Pelvic floor assessment and clinical reasoning. * Red flags and referral pathways. * Continence following prostate cancer treatment. * Bladder retraining and continence management. * Real-time ultrasound and practical sessions. DAY 2 – Sexual Health, Intimacy & Men’s Recovery * Sexual function and physiology. * Erectile dysfunction following prostate cancer treatment. * Penile and pelvic floor rehabilitation. * Bladder cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy considerations. * Neurological conditions and bladder function. * Sexual aids and rehabilitation approaches. * Intimacy, confidence and communication. * Practical sessions. WHAT’S INCLUDED? * Two days of specialist in-person teaching. * Practical assessment and treatment sessions. * Group case review one month after course completion. * Individual 1:1 mentoring session, available within four months of course completion (valued at €150). COURSE INVESTMENT €1,100 A 50% deposit is required to secure your place. Deposits are fully refundable with at least 14 days’ notice before the course start date. Deposits are non-refundable with less than 14 days’ notice.