Live Webinar Date and Time: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 4:00-5:30pm CT

Note: If you are unable to attend the live event, you will be automatically enrolled in the on-demand version.  The on-demand version will be available six weeks after the live broadcast.

Instructors: Ariana Alexander, PT, DPT, WCS and Gillian McLean, PT, DPT, NCS

Webinar Description: Patients with neurologic conditions have their fair share of bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction that does not always get addressed during rehabilitation. There are evidence-based education and interventions that are available to this population to improve overall quality of life and prevention of secondary complications. This webinar will provide healthcare professionals with the tools to improve their understanding of changes to bowel, bladder and sexual function in various neurologic conditions. We will outline the ability to refer and collaborate with our pelvic health colleagues and other providers and provide interventions in various settings to optimize patients function in these areas. We will discuss etiology and common bowel, bladder and sexual impairments related to neurological impairments and dysfunction. An overview of evidence-based strategies will be provided to improve access to pelvic health specialists, as well as a screening tool to utilize in your practice to identify appropriate patients to refer.

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define how the nervous system and pelvic floor muscles control micturition, defecation and sexual function.
2. Identify how various neurological conditions affect bladder, bowel and sexual functions.
3. Describe a subjective pelvic health screening for patients with neurologic conditions and educate the patient based on findings, plan and patient specific goals.
4. List educational interventions to aid in optimizing bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction.

Successful Completion: Participants will be present during the live webinar in its entirety and complete an attendance verification and assessment in the Academy Learning Portal within one month of the live air date. 

Audience: Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Continuing Education:

Occupational Therapists:

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Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 10/1/2024.

Satisfies continuing education requirements in: CT, IA, MI, MN and WA

Disclosures: 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Ariana Alexander, PT, DPT, WCS - Has nothing to disclose.
Gillian McLean, PT, DPT, NCS - Has nothing to disclose.

Technology Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.

High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended. 
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.

Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.