Strength Athletes and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Course: #5332Level: Intermediate 3 Hours 835 ReviewsReflecting the increase in participation in strength sports in the United States within the past decade, this course will review the similarities and difference between them as it relates to pelvic floor function. Registrants will learn strategies to evaluate and treat these athletes on and off the treatment table.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AR/3.0; AZ/3.0; BOC/3.0; CA/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC/3.0; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GA/3.0; HI/3.0; IA/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID/3.0; IL/3.0; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; MA/3.0; MD/3.0; ME/3.0; MI/3.0; MO/3.0; MS/3.0; MT/3.0; NC/3.0; ND/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NY/3.0; OH/3.0; OK/3.0; OR/3.0; PA/3.0; RI/3.0; SC/3.0; SD/3.0; TN/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT/3.0; WA/3.0; WI/3.0; WY/3.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to demonstrate familiarity with bracing mechanics as it relates to abdominopelvic pressure during the execution of barbell lifts.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate between various strength sports with regard to their physiological demand on the pelvic floor.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the pelvic floor function of a strength athlete in dynamic postures relevant to their sport.
Course created on November 24, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction, review of learning outcomes |
| 5-35 Minutes | Background and description of different strength sports |
| 35-75 Minutes | Examples of common lifts |
| 75-100 Minutes | Pelvic floor function while lifting |
| 100-115 Minutes | The Valsalva maneuver |
| 115-130 Minutes | Review of current literature |
| 130-145 Minutes | Treatment considerations |
| 145-155 Minutes | Patient education |
| 155-170 Minutes | Case studies |
| 170-180 Minutes | Summary & Q&A |
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835 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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