Abdominal Wall Assessment & Treatment:
Lecture & Hands-on Lab
What to ExpectDesigned for II & III Year DPT students, this 4-hour orthopedic–pelvic crossover seminar goes beyond “activate your TA” to explore true abdominal wall assessment and treatment. Through focused lecture and hands-on lab, you’ll gain practical, clinically relevant skills not typically covered in traditional coursework—because no matter your specialty, you will treat patients where the abdominal wall matters.
❋ Foundations: Understanding the Abdominal WallBuild a strong clinical framework by exploring the functional anatomy of the abdominal wall and its relationship to the pelvic floor, diaphragm, spine & viscera. Learn how abdominal dysfunction contributes to low back pain, groin pain, constipation, incontinence, pregnancy-related symptoms & more — and when referral to pelvic floor PT is indicated.
❋ Assessment Skills You’ll Actually UseDevelop foundational abdominal wall assessment techniques, including surface anatomy and layered palpation, diaphragm assessment, pressure management, breathing coordination & movement integration for real-world orthopedic application.
❋ Hands-On Treatment TechniquesPractice introductory manual therapy approaches such as abdominal myofascial techniques, scar mobility treatment, bowel massage, diaphragm release & breathing-based interventions you can immediately integrate into clinical care.
❋ Real-World Clinical IntegrationApply what you learn to common clinical presentations, including low back pain, incontinence (beyond “just weakness”), pregnancy and postpartum considerations, sexual pain, surgical scar tissue & the “canister” pressure system — while identifying red flags and appropriate screening tools.
This isn’t just a lecture — it’s clinical reasoning in action, hands-on skill development, and real-world orthopedic–pelvic crossover you can immediately apply.
Abdominal Wall Assessment & TreatmentLecture & Hands-on Lab
A 4-hour immersive lab for II & III Year DPT students that moves beyond “core activation” and into real, hands-on abdominal wall assessment and treatment.
WhenSaturday, April 11th
WherePelvic Health & Wellness
159 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay, WI
Time9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Designed forII & III Year DPT Students