Introduction Pelvic Bowl Pain & Disorders for the Massage Therapist

Functional issues within the structures of the pelvic bowl can impact overall health and produce pain. These conditions are often overlooked by massage therapists both during intake and treatment because more knowledge is needed to associate pain patterns with pelvic bowl structures and conditions. As more medical professionals begin to diagnose and treat pelvic bowl and organ disorders, we will identify where massage therapists fit into the course of treatment and our scope of practice in this area.

By the end of the class participants will be able to:

● Clearly explain, identify, and self-palpate abdominopelvic anatomy

● Interpret medical histories and conditions that relate to the pelvic bowl and weave that information into their general medical history client intake

● Clearly discuss pelvic bowl disorders and formulate discussions with clients in the context of a massage therapy session

● Be able to identify and discuss the biopsychosocial components of…