Introduction

Pelvic girdle dysfunction can be a debilitating condition that affects the quality of life and daily function of many people. The management of pelvic girdle dysfunction is complex and there are many different approaches used in practice. In this course, Deborah Riczo introduces the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal Method^sm, or PGM Method^sm which Deborah developed and has been teaching to physical therapists since 2011, and is the foundation of her 2 books. This method empowers physiotherapists to confidently assess pelvic girdle dysfunction and implement targeted treatment plans that are designed to improve the day-to-day functioning and quality of life of their clients.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• list at least three components of the Pelvic Girdle Musculoskeletal (PGM) Method
• describe the innominate and sacral imbalance special tests used in the PGM Method
• choose an appropriate set of PGM Method assessment tests based on a case scenario relating to pelvic girdle dysfunction
• plan a virtual PGM Method assessment based on a case scenario relating to pelvic girdle dysfunction

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.2 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant non-financial relationships disclosed by instructor.
Relevant financial disclosure by Deborah Riczo: OPTP.com is the publisher of both of my books and I receive royalties on book sales.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.