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PACER Series: Pelvic Health Considerations

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This course is included in the Post-Acute COVID-19 Exercise and Rehabilitation (PACER) Project, which brings together multiple courses focused on rehabilitation strategies for patients recovering from COVID-19. If you’re interested in the full collection of courses in this package, click here.

This course focuses on the role of the pelvic floor and genitourinary system in post-COVID-19 rehabilitation. Participants will learn how the pelvic floor and respiratory diaphragm work together to regulate trunk pressure, support breathing and movement, screen for pelvic floor dysfunction, and apply appropriate interventions or referrals within physical therapy care.

Key Features

  • This course is available until 12/31/2026
  • Cost
    • Free for Members
    • $99 for Non-Members
  • Earn CEU: 0.1 (1 contact hour)
Julie M Skrzat

Julie M Skrzat

PT, DPT, PhD, CCS

Karen Snowden

Karen Snowden

PT, DPT, Board-Certified Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist

Snowden & Litos, LLC

Dr. Karen Snowden earned her physical therapy degree from Northeastern University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Widener University. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pelvic and Women’s Health Physical Therapy and holds Certificates of Advanced Practice in both Pelvic Health (CAPP-Pelvic) and Obstetric Health (CAPP-OB). With more than 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Snowden leads a specialized team of physical therapists at a large hospital-based outpatient clinic, treating patients of all ages and genders. Dr. Snowden is a recognized national and international speaker, author, and educator. As a faculty member of the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, she instructs advanced practice courses in obstetric and pelvic health; she also serves as an adjunct faculty member in the DeSales University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

As the co-owner of Snowden & Litos LLC (www.snowdenlitos.com), she educates healthcare professionals on the latest research and clinical care regarding the menopause transition and beyond.  Her dedication to the field is reflected in her service on various APTA Academy committees and her numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2024 Elizabeth Noble Award for Extraordinary and Exemplary Service. Dr. Snowden is passionate about elevating care through evidence-based education and promoting patient-centered wellness for all genders, including the LGBTQ+ community. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, skiing, and playing tennis.

Course Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
  2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
  3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
  4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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Video
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Open to view video.  |  30 minutes
Assessment
10 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass Please complete the post-course assessment with a score of 70% or better. You have three attempts to obtain a passing score.
Course Evaluation
9 Questions
CEU Certificate
Up to 0.10 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
Up to 0.10 contact hours available  |  Certificate available Please download and save certificate for future use.