Post-Operative Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Patients Undergoing Gender Affirming Vaginoplasty
Course: #5315Level: Advanced 2 Hours 498 Reviews
This course will cover the current types of gender affirming vaginoplasty surgery options commonly utilized in the United States. Additionally, attendees will learn via case studies and lectures how to craft a holistic post-operative care plan to optimize pelvic floor function.
Please be advised that this course contains graphic images and descriptions that are integral to the subject matter. This content is presented for critical educational purposes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Due to the sensitive nature of these materials, viewer discretion is advised. We recommend engaging with this course in a private setting, away from children.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/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 Category 2; 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; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the pelvic floor of a neo-vagina.
- After this course, participants will be able to create an inclusive environment that facilitates patient-clinician rapport.
- After this course, participants will be able to design a holistic treatment plan to address transgender patients in their totality.
Course created on October 1, 2025
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Introduction, review of learning outcomes, and general relevant terminology |
| 15-30 Minutes | Types of vaginoplasty surgeries |
| 30-45 Minutes | Case Studies |
| 45-60 Minutes | Neovagina internal assessment |
| 60-75 Minutes | Dilation protocols |
| 75-100 Minutes | Exercise interventions |
| 100-115 Minutes | Resources for further learning |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
498 ReviewsPresented By
Brianna Durand
PT, DPT, PPSC
Dr. Brianna Durand (she/they) moved to Seattle after earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX & her Bachelor’s of Athletic Medicine at University of Texas San Antonio. She founded Empower Physiotherapy in 2019 to provide much-needed affirming care to the LGBTQIA2S+ community with her training in orthopedics & pelvic floor physical therapy. Since then, they have become an international educator to other healthcare providers, sharing their expertise in caring for gender & sexual minorities. As a competitive powerlifter, she enjoys working with athletes & is passionate about combating misinformation regarding incontinence on the platform.
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Financial disclosures: Brianna Durand was issued an honorarium for this course.
Non-financial disclosures: Brianna Durand has no relevant non-financial disclosures
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