Advanced Spinal Manipulation for Pelvic Floor Therapists
Advanced thrust manipulation skills for pelvic floor practice
Live Lab • 7.0 CE Credits
Register for This CourseCourse Overview
High-level thrust mobilizations are frequently underused in clinical practice because of a lack of confidence or unclear indications. This course helps clinicians understand when these techniques are effective and how to perform them confidently, specifically to enhance the spine-mobilization skills of pelvic floor therapists. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on practice, and case studies, therapists gain practical skills in spine assessment, manual therapy, and integrative treatment approaches to identify and address spinal dysfunction that may impact pelvic floor health. Ideal for practitioners seeking to expand their therapeutic repertoire and provide comprehensive care.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Discuss how and why thrust mobilizations can be effective in managing chronic pain.
Differentiate clinical indicators and contraindicators for the use of spinal mobilization for patients with pelvic floor disorders.
Develop practical skills in spinal manipulation that can be integrated into managing patients with pelvic floor disorders.
Course Schedule
 Full-day Saturday course with lectures and hands-on practice.
7:30 — Registration
8:00 — Principles, clinical prediction rules, indications & contraindications
9:00 — Testing for thoracic, lumbar, and SI joints
10:30 — Break
10:45 — Techniques: thoraco-lumbar
12:00 — Lunch (on your own)
12:45 — Techniques: SIJ
2:15 — Break
2:30 — Lumbar techniques and review
4:15 — Conclusion
CE Credits & Approval
This course is approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 7.0 continuing education credits. It is pre-approved in the following states as a result of NJBPTE approval: AK, DE, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, and Washington, DC. This course involves 3.0 hours of evaluative procedures to treat a person without referral. The following states do not require pre-approval of courses and/or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH, WA. Not sure if your state is covered? Email us before enrolling.
Registration & Tuition
Tuition: $220 members | $265Â early bird | $310 standard
Location: Bethlehem, PA
To register or ask about the next scheduled date, email abilityhealthwellness@gmail.com
Registration deadline is 5 days prior to the course date.
Alexander Stiverson, DPT, FASPT
Dr. Stiverson earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The Pennsylvania State University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. He is board-certified in orthopaedic physical therapy and completed fellowship training in spine physical therapy at St. Luke’s University Health Network. His treatment philosophy includes providing patients the tools they need to manage their problem while continually working toward a healthy, active lifestyle.
Frank Buzin, DPT, FAAOMPT, FASPT
Dr. Buzin earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from West Chester University. He completed his fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy at the Manual Therapy Institute and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy and the Academy of Spine Physical Therapy. An Advanced Spine Care Practitioner at Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s, he serves as faculty for the St. Luke’s Spine Physical Therapy Fellowship and Orthopedic Residency and enjoys mentoring and teaching courses on manual therapy and treatment of the nervous system throughout the region.
Ready to add confident spinal manipulation to your pelvic floor practice?
Register for This CourseDisclosures: Drs. Stiverson and Buzin report no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Cancellation: written requests received ten (10) days prior to the seminar receive a refund less a $35 administrative charge; within ten days, no refund is granted but a credit equal to the amount paid may be applied toward a future course.
