PowerTalk : Vaginal Weights for Underactive Pelvic Floor

Vaginal weights were originally invented In the 1980's as a tool to train proprioception In the pelvic floor muscles. The use of vaginal weights has since expanded and they  can be used to train pelvic floor muscle endurance, strength, awareness, and as a means of re-education for the pelvic floor muscles. Their use has been studied In various patient populations including those with urinary incontinence and overactive bladder.

This two hour PowerTalk will present the indications and evidence behind training protocols using vaginal weights for patients with underactive pelvic floor muscle impairments. We will also discuss some case studies.

The participant will:

• understand the role of vaginal weights in proprioceptive training of the pelvic floor
• discern which patient populations will benefit from use of vaginal weights to address pelvic floor dysfunction
• comprehend how to integrate vaginal weight use into a functional strengthening program for patients with underactive pelvic floor dysfunction

Kinesitherapeuten met interesse in de pelvische reëducatie en perinatale kinesitherapie.

4 pt PQK

58€ excl btw

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