ICS 2016 Workshop 2 - The Overactive Pelvic Floor

Speakers
	Tuesday 13th September 2016
	09:00 - 12:00
	G502 Capacity: 120
A Anna Padoa Workshop Chair M Melanie Morin Workshop Speaker M Mauro Cervigni Workshop Speaker M Marc Beer Gabel Workshop Speaker
Links
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09:00

Definitions and pathophysiology of OPF.

Marc Beer Gabel

09:15

Bladder Pain Syndromes, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Voiding dysfunction and OPF.

Mauro Cervigni

09:35

Role of the pelvic floor in sexual function. Sexual pain disorders.

Anna Padoa

09:55

Gastrointestinal co-morbidities and OPF.

Marc Beer Gabel

10:10

Evaluating and understanding pelvic floor muscle overactivity- A physiotherapist perspective.

Melanie Morin

10:30

Break

None

11:00

Sexual Abuse, other psychosocial factors and OPF.

Anna Padoa

11:15

Discussion

All

Level	Advanced
Duration	180 minutes
Category	Pelvic Pain Syndromes / Sexual Dysfunction
Research Type	Clinical
Keywords	Overactive pelvic floor Chronic pelvic pain Sexual dysfunction
Target Audience	Urologists, Urogynecologists, Gastroenterologists, Physiotherapists, Ob&Gyn, Gastroenterologists, Colo-proctologists, Continence nurses, Midwives, Sex therapists and Sexologists
Aims and Objectives	1. To understand the definition, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of an overactive pelvic floor (OPF) and its relation to chronic pain conditions and psychosocial issues. 2. To carry out the evaluation of patients with OPF using a multidisciplinary approach and to become acquainted with common diagnostic techniques and tools. 3. To plan an individually tailored treatment strategy for patients suffering from OPF and OPF-related conditions.