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Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is a prime marketing opportunity for you to reach a broad segment of professionals with interests in the field of urogynecology. As a sponsor of the meeting, you will become highly visible, you will be an integral part of the event and you will gain valuable exposure to key decision-makers and benefit from personal interaction with all attendees. If you are interested in being part of this international meeting, please contact:

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Program

Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

All presentations will be recorded and available to registrants on-demand for three months following the meeting.

All times indicated below are per UTC.

Saturday, March 12, 2022
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Welcome
Speakers: Jorge Milhem Haddad (Brazil) & Ranee Thakar (United Kingdom)
9:05 AM - 11:00 AM
Theme 1 - Antenatal Prevention and Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Moderators: Hawra Badri (United Kingdom) & Robert Freeman (United Kingdom)
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
Women's Choices Antenatally; How to Discuss Reducing Trauma in a Busy Midwife's Appointment
Speaker: Lizzie Phillips (United Kingdom)
9:35 AM - 9:50 AM
Biomechanics for Birth - Optimising Physiology
Speaker: Molly O'Brien (United Kingdom)
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Management of 2nd Stage of Labour
Speaker: Jan Willem de Leeuw (the Netherlands)
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
Antenatal Perineal Massage
Speaker: Margarita Manresa (Spain)
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Physiology and Management of Antenatal Bladder Dysfunction
Speaker: Angie Rantell (United Kingdom)
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Pregnancy and after Childbirth
Speaker: Ranee Thakar (United Kingdom)
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Break
11:20 AM - 12:30 PM
Theme 1 - Antenatal Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Roundtable and Panel Discussion
Speakers: Jan Willem de Leeuw (the Netherlands), Margarita Manresa (Spain), Molly O'Brien (United Kingdom), Lizzie Phillips (United Kingdom), Angie Rantell (United Kingdom) & Ranee Thakar (United Kingdom)
Moderators: Hawra Badri (United Kingdom) & Robert Freeman (United Kingdom)
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Workshops
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
How to Teach PFMT - a Guide for HCP
Speakers: Bary Berghmans (the Netherlands) & Maura Seleme (Brazil)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Identification and Management of Perineal Tears
Speakers: Lizzie Phillips (United Kingdom) & Abdul Sultan (United Kingdom)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Common Bowel Conditions and Their Management
Speaker: Jonathan van Dellen (United Kingdom)
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
How to Perform POPQ?
Speaker: Engelbert Hanzal (Austria)
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Break
2:30 PM - 3:50 PM
Theme 2 - A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pelvic Pain
Moderators: Fred Milani (the Netherlands) & Maura Seleme (Brazil)
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Neurophysiology of Pain
Speaker: Serge Marchand (Canada)
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM
Pain Management Related to Intrapartum Nerve Damage
Speaker: Nucelio Lemos (Canada)
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Myofascial Release
Speaker: Jilly Bond (United Kingdom)
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
The Role of Psychosexual Counseling and Management of Dyspareunia
Speaker: Angela Gregory (United Kingdom)
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Break
4:10 PM - 6:00 PM
Theme 2 - A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pelvic Pain (Cont.)
Moderators: Fred Milani (the Netherlands) & Maura Seleme (Brazil)
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM
Management of Pelvic Girdle Pain
Speaker: Angela James (Australia)
4:25 PM - 4:40 PM
Management of Dyschezia
Speaker: Liliana Bordeianou (United States)
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM
Management of Bladder Pain Syndrome
Speaker: Cristiane Carboni (Brazil)
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Roundtable and Panel Discussion
Speakers: Jilly Bond (United Kingdom), Liliana Bordeianou (United States), Cristiane Carboni (Brazil), Angela Gregory (United Kingdom), Sarah Hillery (United Kingdom) & Angela James (Australia)
Moderators: Fred Milani (the Netherlands) & Maura Seleme (Brazil)
Sunday, March 13, 2022
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome Day 2
Speaker: Angie Rantell (United Kingdom)
9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Theme 3 - Assessment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Moderators: Kate Lough (United Kingdom) & Lisa Prodigalidad (the Phillipines)
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Bladder and Bowel Training Consensus
Speaker: Donna Bliss (United States)
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
Terminology for Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment
Speaker: Helena Frawley (Australia)
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Biopsychosocial Approach
Speaker: Lucia Berry (United Kingdom)
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Panel discussion
Speakers: Lucia Berry (United Kingdom), Helena Frawley (Australia) & Angie Rantell (United Kingdom)
10:20 AM - 11:15 AM
Roundtable on the Assessment of LUTS
Speakers: Cristine Homsi (Brazil), Sacha Newman (United Kingdom) & Dudley Robinson (United Kingdom)
Moderators: Hedwig Neels (Belgium) & Angie Rantell (United Kingdom)
11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Break
11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Theme 3 - Roundtable on the Assessment of ODS
Speakers: Paula Igualada-Martinez (Spain), Joanne Sentance  (United Kingdom), Abdul Sultan (United Kingdom) & Jonathan van Dellen (United Kingdom)
Moderators: Cristiane Carboni (Brazil) & Ranee Thakar (United Kingdom)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Workshops
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Management of the Menopause
Speakers: Haitham Hamoda (United Kingdom) & Angie Rantell (United Kingdom)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Pessaries - Practicing Self-management
Speakers: Lucy Dwyer (United Kingdom) & Sacha Newman (United Kingdom)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Myofascial Release for Increased PFM Tone
Speaker: Beth Shelly (United States)
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Defecatory Dynamics and Biofeedback
Speakers: Carlene Igbedioh (United Kingdom) & Naheed Kapadia (United Arab Emirates)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Did you miss the  IUGA International Symposium, Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Don't worry- you aren't too late! You can still register and get access to all of the great content! For the next three months, all of the sessions and workshops will remain available on-demand to registrants! Register now to get access!

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USD 110 non-member attendee*
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Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • March 12-13, 2022
  • Virtual

Dear Colleagues,

Following the two IUGA International Symposia that were held in 2019 and 2021, we are excited to announce the IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction which will be held virtually on March 12-13, 2022.

Working closely with our Nursing & Midwifery and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Special Interest Groups and with your feedback from the previous meetings, we have developed a fantastic program filled with up to date, evidence-based information about pelvic floor dysfunction, birth trauma, nursing and physiotherapy management, and the role of the multidisciplinary team. Over two days, as attendees you can learn from the experts in the field during plenary sessions, lectures, roundtable and panel discussions and debates, and you can participate in live workshops.

This symposium is targeted to physiotherapists, midwives, nurses, trainees, and other allied health professionals who play a crucial role in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders but all members of the multidisciplinary team are welcome. Working together is the only way we will provide optimal care for our patients. Join us in recognizing and breaking the barriers!

The aims of this symposium are :

  • To learn about the anatomy and pathophysiology of pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • To develop a sound understanding of the mechanism of pelvic floor injury together with preventative strategies to reduce the incidence of pelvic floor dysfunction secondary to childbirth.
  • To explore the physical, psychosocial and psychosexual consequences of pelvic floor dysfunction secondary to childbirth and how they can be managed.
  • To consider the complexities and challenges in the assessment and management of pelvic pain
  • To consider clinical scenarios through case based discussion

We hope that this meeting will provide you with an invaluable opportunity to network with experts and like-minded colleagues in our field from around the globe. Please do not hesitate to contact the IUGA Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. I hope you will join us online in March. See you then!

With best regards,

Angie Rantell, Chair of the Program Committee

Scholarships IUGA International Symposium

Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

IUGA is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to attend the Virtual IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, March 12-13, 2022. The scholarships will cover the cost of meeting registration for each recipient* and are meant to support those needing financial assistance to cover the cost of registration.

Priority will be given to applicants who clearly demonstrate the registration fee is a financial burden and without the scholarship they would be unable to attend the IUGA International Symposium on Birth and Beyond: Management, Assessment, and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

Please note that only applications from Category B or C countries will be considered. For a complete list of the classification of countries for membership year 2022, please click here.

Application Process

The scholarship application process is now closed. Applicants will be informed of the status of their applications before March 8, 2022.

*Scholarships are not transferable.

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