Summit Highlights


Develop increased comfort and confidence in treating pediatric pelvic health patients.
Understand strategies and interventions to implement in treating complex pediatric pelvic health patients.
Build a network and community of pediatric pelvic health practitioners to consult with and learn from.
Participate in lectures on specific pediatric pelvic health topics including the following:


  • TOTs (tethered oral tissues) Effect on Pelvic Floor Function and Bowel and Bladder Management: Connect how TOTs can affect pelvic floor function and bowel management in the pediatric patient and identify intervention techniques.


  • Management of Complex Surgical Pediatric Bowel Patients: Learn about a variety of management techniques for complex surgical pediatric bowel patients.


  • Diastasis Recti Assessment and Intervention for the Pediatric Pelvic Floor Patients: Understand and learn techniques to evaluate and treat diastasis recti in your patients who struggle with bowel and bladder dysfunction. 


  • Interoception as it Relates to Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction in Children: Understand the foundational components of how this sensory system may affect children's bowel and bladder function throughout childhood. Learn tips for the management of difficulties with interoception and toileting. 


  • Understanding the Role of Gut Health in Pediatric Pelvic Healthcare: Learn the crucial role of gut health in supporting pediatric pelvic health clients in order to improve GI function and overall health and wellness.


  • Psychological Management for Children with Encopresis, Enuresis, Toilet Refusal and Toilet Phobia- Unravel the intricacies of the mind-body connection in young patients and create a deeper understanding of their emotional well-being and behavioral patterns. Explore innovative strategies to address toilet refusal and phobia to guide you toward effective solutions for your patients. Learn expert techniques to navigate behavioral challenges around toileting to enable participation in more successful therapeutic interventions.


BONUS LECTURES


  • Pediatric Pelvic Therapy and the Neurodivergent Child: Identify the specific needs of a neurodivergent child and understand strategies to support further success in pelvic floor therapy for these patients.


  • Ostomy Care for the Pediatric Patient: Explore the foundational components of ostomy care for the pediatric patient. 


Replay of the Summit Schedule

10:00am EST Welcome-Quiara and Dawn


10:05-11:05 am Autumn Henning


11:15-12:15 pm Dr. Courtney Lin


12:25-1:25 pm Esther De Ru 


1:25-1:55 pm EST     30 min Lunch Break 


1:55- 2:55 pm Dr. Kelly Mahler 


3:05 - 4:05 pm Dr. Soderberg 


4:15 -5:15 pm Dr. Frischer 


5:15- 5:30 pm EST Closing remarks/adjourn