An Introduction to Pelvic Health Rehab - Fall 2026

Location

Creighton Therapy and Wellness
17055 Frances Street #100
Omaha, NE 68130

Registration

Description

This course is designed for the novice clinician/student interested in pelvic floor rehabilitation. The participant will be instructed in pelvic floor examination, treatment, commonly used outcome measures and billing. The course will include internal pelvic floor assessment methods in addition to manual therapy and other modalities commonly used in pelvic floor rehabilitation. 

Objectives: 
During and upon completion of this course the student will engage in activities that lead to the following behaviors and learning experiences: 

i. Describe the urogenital system in a normal functioning adult. 

ii. Identify common bladder and pelvic floor pathologies occurring in the women’s health patient. 

iii. Screen patient’s dietary and toileting habits and identify common medical interventions for management of bladder dysfunctions. 

iv. Perform an pelvic floor examination on a women’s health patient. 

v. Apply biofeedback and electrical stimulation techniques for pelvic floor dysfunctions. 

vi. Discuss common bladder tests and measures for identifying pathology. 

vii. Apply physical therapy treatment interventions for bladder and pelvic floor. 

viii. Discuss documentation and payment issues specific to the women’s health patient. 

Requirements / Course Format

This course is made up of an online, asynchronous webinar material followed by two days of in-person didactics. Participants must complete the online material by November 12, 2026 (prior to the in-person didactic sessions on November 13-14, 2026). Upon registration, participants will gain access to the online material through your Student Dashboard.

Participants must pass with at least an 80% on the post-test and email the certificate of completion to Julie Peterson at juliepeterson@creighton.edu.

Please note: This continuing education course includes extensive lab work and all participants should come prepared to participate as both the clinician and the patient.

Additional schedule details below.

Facilitator

Julie Peterson, PT, DPT, EdD, WCS, BCB-PMD, FNAP

Dr. Peterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University. With more than 25 years of experience, she specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders, including bowel and bladder dysfunction. Dr. Peterson serves as a mentor in Creighton University's Women's Health Residency Program and as a clinical instructor for entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. In addition to her clinical practice, she teaches in the entry-level DPT program. Dr. Peterson also serves as the Director of Clinical Operations for the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

Kari Bargstadt-Wilson, PT, MPT, PWCS, CSCS

Ms. Bargstadt-Wilson is an Instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University. She has more than 30 years of experience in pelvic and women's health physical therapy, with specialized expertise in the treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, and bowel and bladder disorders. Ms. Bargstadt-Wilson serves as the Women's Health Residency Director and mentor for Creighton University's Pelvic and Women's Health Residency Program and is a clinical instructor for entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students. She is also a member of the Clinical Education team for the entry-level DPT program.  She is currently serving as the NE state representative for the Pelvic Health Academy, APTA.  

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