Prostate Cancer and Physical Therapy: What every pelvic floor physical therapist needs to know regarding prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment from screening to palliative care, including bladder/bowel (stress incontinence, urgency) and sexual health.

Course will include theory, demonstration, and practical sessions including the use of EMG biofeedback to address urinary, fecal and sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatment within a physiotherapy scope of practice. Class size is limited to ensure optimum learning, practice, and translation of skill.

This course is open to Registered Physical Therapists, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, naturopaths and physical therapy students. PT students must have  completed a basic introductory pelvic floor course with instruction in internal exams. Course participants will leave the course with new skills to use immediately on return to their office the next day!

Course participants participate in the lab/practical session. This may involve perineal and/or rectal exam.

EMG biofeedback units will be available for each group of 2-3 physical therapists throughout the course for all lab sessions.  Prior experience using biofeedback is not required.  Learning this skill is another good reason to take this course!