ICS 2015 Workshop 26 - The Overactive Pelvic Floor

Speakers
	Workshop 26
	Thursday 8th October 2015
	11:00 - 12:30
	514AB
	Lunch provided
A Anna Padoa Workshop Chair M Marc Beer-Gabel Workshop Speaker M Mauro Cervigni Workshop Speaker M Melanie Morin Workshop Speaker
Learning Objectives
Identify specific pelvic floor dysfunctions associated with pelvic floor over-activity Carry out initial assessment of pelvic floor overactivity patients and refer to appropriate specialists for further evaluation Establish an initial treatment plan and referring pelvic floor overactivity patients to relevant therapy modalities
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11:00

Definitions and pathophysiology of OPF.

Marc Beer-Gabel

11:10

Bladder pain syndromes, chronic pelvic pain, voiding dysfunction and OPF.

Mauro Cervigni

11:30

Sexual dysfunction and sexual pain disorders. Sexual abuse, other psychosocial factors and OPF.

Anna Padoa

11:50

Gastrointestinal co-morbidities and OPF.

Marc Beer-Gabel

12:10

Evaluating and understanding pelvic floor muscle overactivity - A physiotherapist perspective

Melanie Morin

Level	Advanced
Duration	90 minutes
Category	Anorectal / Bowel Dysfunction
Research Type	Clinical
Keywords	Pelvic floor Chronic pelvic pain Sexual dysfunction
Target Audience	Urologists, Urogynecologists, Gastroenterologists, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists, Ob&Gyn, Colon-Proctologists, Continence Nurses, Midwives, Sex therapists and Sexologists.
Aims and Objectives	This workshop will review the definition, etiology and pathophysiology of non-relaxing pelvic floor muscle tone, as well as discuss sexual function and past sexual experience in relation to the pelvic floor. Specific pelvic floor dysfunctions associated with pelvic floor over-activity will be reviewed. Special attention will be devoted to female genital pain, bladder pain and interstitial cystitis, sexual dysfunction related to pelvic pain, musculoskeletal aspects of pelvic floor over-activity, LUTS and voiding dysfunction, and anorectal disorders. Assessment of the pelvic floor will be addressed. Medical, psychosocial, and physical therapy treatment interventions will be discussed, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary management.

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