Clinical Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor: Cadaveric Pro-Section Lab Workshop for Physiotherapists

This workshop is intended for pelvic health and MSK physiotherapists

This workshop will allow participants a deeper understanding of the pelvic floor and related structures as well as a true appreciation of the relationships between the visceral and musculoskeletal components of the pelvis, hip and intra-abdominal cavity. By the end of the workshop, participants will have increased their knowledge of pelvic floor anatomical structures, be able to identify structures using anatomical pro-sections, and apply this knowledge to clinical conditions.

A list of the structures to be identified will be sent to the participants prior to the lab. A lab checklist provided on site.

Date: 

August 21, 2025

Time: 

13h00-17h00

Language of Instruction:

The workshop will be offered in English. Questions are welcome in both French and English. Presentation materials will be available in English only.

Cost:

275.00$ (fee includes the Strathcona Anatomy lab administration and maintenance fees)

Healthy snacks and drinks will be provided. Parking passes will be available on request.

*Please note a minimum number of participants will be required to run the workshop. Registration will close July 7, 2025.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the anatomy review for rehabilitation clinicians, clinicians will be able to:

1) identify three layers of pelvic floor musculature

2) identify roots, trunk and branches of various nerves within the pelvis

3) describe fascial relationships within the pelvic cavity

4) identify pelvic visceral structures

5) identify vascular structures within the pelvic cavity

6) describe anatomical boundaries of the intra-abdominal cavity

7) discuss anomalies and pathologies in presented specimen

Instructors:

Claudia Brown, PT, BSc, MSc. Rehab. Sciences

Physiotherapist, pioneer and clinical expert in pelvic health. Faculty lecturer at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at McGill University. Owner and manager at La Clinique de Physiothérapie Concorde, and co-owner of the Canadian Pelvic Health Academy, a company dedicated to the continuing education of physiotherapists across Canada. Claudia lectures nationally and internationally, has written several articles for the scientific and the lay audience, and has participated in several research projects related to this field.

Schedule:

• Registration and code of conduct review
• Short lecture on key structures to be reviewed in the lab
• Transition to lab
• Lab station 1
• Lab station 2
• Lab station 3
• Lab station 4
• Guided Museum tour (optional)

Registration

Location:

Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building
3640 University Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3A 0C7