Understanding and Addressing Pelvic Floor Health Practical CPD

Description

Give your class members practical support for an area of health that is often overlooked, misunderstood or avoided altogether.

Pelvic floor health is about far more than “lift and squeeze” exercises or managing incontinence. It plays an important role in posture, core support, breathing, movement confidence, bladder and bowel control, sexual wellbeing and quality of life. It is also relevant to both women and men, particularly as we age.

This CPD helps instructors understand the wider role of the pelvic floor and how to introduce the subject in a sensitive, inclusive and professional way. You’ll gain the confidence and vocabulary to talk about pelvic floor health without embarrassment, while staying within your scope as an exercise instructor.

You’ll learn how to weave practical pelvic floor awareness into classes, support better breathing and alignment, and help class members understand why this area matters for everyday function, confidence and independence.

What instructors will get from the CPD

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• understand why pelvic floor health matters for healthy ageing
• explain that pelvic floor function is important for both women and men
• move beyond a narrow focus on incontinence
• use clear, sensitive and inclusive language when talking about pelvic floor health
• understand the links between the pelvic floor, breathing, posture and core support
• introduce pelvic floor awareness into older adult exercise classes
• support class members to feel less embarrassed and more informed
• recognise when to signpost someone to a healthcare professional
• feel more confident discussing a topic that many people find difficult to talk about

CPD Dates: 

Online – Saturday 8th May 2027

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

The afternoon session will be practical, looking at ways to progress, regress and adapt exercises and activities to promote better pelvic floor health and function. You will be asked to demonstrate exercises from the FABS Training Programme, or from the exercise programme you are qualified to teach. Although this is not a formal assessment, we do encourage observation, peer support and discussion.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions. 

Discounted instructor rate is available to currently licensed Move it or Lose it® instructors only. Licence status will be verified prior to the event.