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  • MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
    TREATMENT OF BOWEL, BLADDER, AND PELVIC FLOOR DISORDERS
    Anatomical, Physiological, and Behavioral Foundations for Clinical Practice
    June 20-23, 2012
    Marquette University
    Milwaukee, WI

    An intensive 4-day study of the anatomical and pyschophysiological principles essential for the development of effective treatment programs.
    This course fulfills the didactic training and practicum components for the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America’s (BCIA) certification in Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction (PMDB) Biofeedback www.bcia.org
    Course Description
    This course is designed for licensed medical and health care professionals who would like to expand and integrate their knowledge of the scientific basis for the treatment of bowel, bladder and pelvic floor disorders. The course is limited to, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and physician assistants who are either working in, or preparing for practice in this area.
    8 excellent faculty including Nationally known specialist,
    Jeannette Tries PhD, OTR, BCIA-PMDB,     see http://www.marquette.edu/chs/continuing_ed_pelvic.shtml
    Participants will learn:
    • Anatomical, physiological and psychological mechanisms that contribute to various bowel, bladder and pelvic pain disorders.
    • Specific musculoskeletal problems that contribute to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
    • To describe the types and etiologies of various bowel, bladder and pelvic pain disorders.
    • Basic principles of surface electromyography (sEMG) related to behavioral treatment for bowel, bladder and pelvic pain disorders.
    • Functional and physiological assessment protocols for disorders of the bowel, bladder and the pelvic floor.
    • Biofeedback and behavioral strategies used to treat the various bowel, bladder, and pelvic floor disorders for men and women and across various age groups ranging from pediatric to geriatric.

Contact diane.slaughter@marquette.edu or call (414) 288-3097 to reserve a spot. (I can also extend early bird discount rate if you email)

American Association of Clinical Urologists State Society Network Chair Richard Pelman, MD, cordially invites members of the Chicago Metro SUNA to attend the 5th Annual AACU State Advocacy Conference, scheduled for Sept. 22-23 in Rosemont, IL.

Experienced advocates and public policy pros will lead conference sessions in an open forum format to inspire frank discussions and real solutions. Dynamic sessions will address topics including: Promoting urology's policy priorities within general medical associations; Corporate and self-insured employers' perspectives on reform; and Non-physician providers' advocacy objectives and opportunities for collaboration.

2012 Conference Information - www.bit.ly/2012AACU

2011 Conference Summary - www.bit.ly/2011AACU