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‘Excellent communication & approachable tutor’ – Female Pelvic Floor Clinical Training Course

On two of the hottest days we’ve had this year, we welcomed 11 delegates to our training facility for our one and a half day female pelvic floor assessment course. Thank you all for your feedback, it’s lovely to read all your positive thoughts about the course; ‘I have been in post for over two years and needed this training back then, attending this course has helped me so much’ – Continence Nurse (Bladder & Bowel Band 5). ‘Well organised, great...

Bespoke female pelvic floor course in Bury

Our latest bespoke course took place on 4th and 5th August at Sunnybank Clinic, Bury. This two day course covers the theoretical aspects of female pelvic health, as well as the practical assessment of pelvic floor function. We are pleased to read the positive feedback from the group; a Bladder & Bowel Nurse Specialist commented, 'the practical is invaluable to experience' and a Continence Advisor wrote, 'excellent course, thorough, informative, relaxed. Fabulous practical session.' Up next in our clinical training course schedule...

‘Everyone who treats women should attend this course’ – read about the latest course

Last week we were back in Wolverhampton Science Park, to run the second of two bespoke courses in July for the Black Country Local Maternity and Neonatal System. Consultant Physiotherapist Julia Herbert led the course, and at the customer’s request we were also able to provide an additional tutor, registered Physiotherapist, Teresa Cook to assist and act as a model to demonstrate vaginal examinations. During these sessions, participants work in a clinical area in small groups and were able to gain practical...

Latest bespoke clinical training course – Black Country

What is a bespoke course? Rather than attending a clinical training course at our training facility in South Gloucestershire, we can deliver the training at your chosen venue. This can be beneficial to those who have multiple staff members wishing to attend the same training, where it is more convenient for our course tutor to come to you. Bespoke courses can be held in any suitable venue, provided they can accommodate the necessary facilities for the classroom and practical aspects of each...

‘Really useful session’ – EVO4c device training

On 22nd June, our Consultant Physiotherapist Julia Herbert was at Kingston Hospital to carry out some training on our EVO4c device, this half day course is included when you purchase this device. We had positive feedback once again, a pelvic health physiotherapist said, “Easy to follow and clear instructions, both verbally and visually.” Another said, “Wonderful to have access to a realm of knowledge – not just for device but for general pelvic health questions.” Thank you to our delegates for taking part...

‘Interesting, informative and well delivered’ – Female Pelvic Floor Clinical Training Course

We welcomed 12 delegates to the female pelvic floor assessment course on the 7th and 8th June, thank you to all our delegates for attending. We held the course in our training facility with our Consultant Physiotherapist Julia Herbert. We had some great feedback, it’s lovely to hear what you think of the course; “Excellent course full of very useful information” – Continence Nurse Specialist. “Very friendly and relaxed learning environment – Bladder and Bowel Nurse Specialist. If you attended...

‘Well taught and lead programme’ – 31st May – 1st June Biofeedback and NMES course

Last week we had our biofeedback training 2-day course, thank you to our delegates who attended. The ‘Use of biofeedback & NMES in the treatment of bladder, bowel & pelvic floor muscle dysfunction’ training course is written and taught by Julia Herbert, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. It covers the basic principles and clinical applications of biofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and involves the practical use of devices in treating pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Our delegates commented that they found it ‘very informative...

Bespoke course at Basingstoke Hospital, Hampshire

We offer bespoke courses to accommodate for groups who would like to be trained at their venue. Last week, Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert; taught the female pelvic floor course at Basingstoke, Hampshire. Thank you to the delegates for your positive feedback once again; ‘Fantastic course, so well pitched and presented and very hands on and has given me the tools to now have the confidence to start to examine patients’ – Tissue Viability Nurse. ‘It has been extremely...

First paediatric course in 4 years

We welcomed 11 delegates onto our paediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction course on 26th April, we haven’t ran this course since May 2019! This is a 1 day course with our Consultant Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Julia Herbert. Thank you to our delegates for your feedback, it’s great to hear positive comments and suggestions for the future. ‘Julia is very knowledgeable and able to teach in a calming relaxed way’ – Team lead CYP Continence service. ‘Excellent course, presented in such a...

Female pelvic floor clinical training course April 2023

On 19th April we welcomed 12 delegates to the female pelvic floor assessment course, it is a one and a half day course at our training facility, with our consultant Julia Herbert. Thank you for your feedback, it’s great to hear all your positive thoughts about the course; ‘I feel so much more confident now. Great experience of being a model too’ – Perinatal Pelvic Health Midwife. ‘Best course I’ve been on, I really enjoyed it and learnt so much’ – Continence...