This continuing education course provides therapists with an evidence-based overview of bowel, bladder, and sexual health following spinal cord injury (SCI). Participants will examine the pathophysiology and interdisciplinary management strategies that promote health, independence, participation, and quality of life. The course emphasizes the therapist's role in patient education, identification of complications, clinical decision-making, and referral to appropriate specialists. Practical recommendations for facilitating patient-centered discussions regarding bowel, bladder, and sexual health will be integrated throughout the course to support comprehensive SCI rehabilitation practice.
Live Webinar
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NM/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the impact of spinal cord injury on bowel, bladder, and sexual function.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain at least one evidence-based management strategy for bowel and bladder management following spinal cord injury.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize the role of rehabilitation therapists in patient education, health promotion, and interdisciplinary management of bowel, bladder, and sexual health after spinal cord injury.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Introduction to bowel, bladder, and sexual function trends and statistics for individuals living with SCI |
| 15-40 Minutes | Bowel pathophysiology and management following SCI |
| 40-70 Minutes | Bladder pathophysiology and management following SCI |
| 70-100 Minutes | Sexual health and management following SCI |
| 100-115 Minutes | The therapist's role and available resources for education on bowel, bladder, and sexual health management following SCI |
| 115-120 Minutes | Questions and answers |
Presented By
Kristen Cezat
PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS
Kristen Cezat is a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, a RESNA-certified ATP/SMS. She received her DPT degree from the University of Central Florida in 2011 and has dedicated her career to clients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and other neurologic injuries. She is a Clinical Education Specialist for Altimate Medical Inc., a physical therapist for Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute, and an adjunct faculty member for Florida Southern College’s DPT program. She received the APTA SCI Special Interest Group’s award for Clinical Excellence in SCI Care and has served as leadership for the ANPT SCI Special Interest Group since 2021.
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