Question 1

Orthopedic Conditions

Accepted Answer

Back pain
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, coccygeal pain and/or weakness
Sciatica
Joint impairments
Shoulder, hip, knee, ankle/foot
Post-operative conditioning

Question 2

Pain Impairments

Accepted Answer

Pelvic/Abdominal pain:
Abdominal pain from adhesions, scars or idiopathic (unknown cause)
Vulvodynia/vestibulodynia
Interstitial Cystitis or Painful Bladder Syndrome
SI (sacro iliac) or coccydynia (coccyx or tailbone pain)
Endometriosis
Pudendal Neuralgia
Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
Chronic Prostatitis (non-bacterial), testicular or penile pain
Unexplained pain or multi-site pain

Question 3

Bladder Dysfunctions

Accepted Answer

Stress urinary incontinence
Urge urinary incontinence
Urinary urgency, frequency, slow or hesitant stream, nocturia (nighttime voiding), retention
Incontinence secondary to post prostatectomy and other BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia) treatments

Question 4

Bowel Dysfunctions

Accepted Answer

Constipation
Fecal incontinence and/or urgency

Question 5

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Accepted Answer

Urethrocele (urethral prolapse)
Cystocele (bladder prolapse)
Rectocele (rectal prolapse)
Enterocele (intestinal prolapse)
Uterine prolapse (uterine prolapse)

Question 6

Prenatal and Postpartum Care

Accepted Answer

Preparing for childbirth
Positions for birth
Perineal massage training
Pelvic floor and core strength and stability training
Bladder and bowel impairment
Pregnancy related pain
Back, neck, rib, hip, pubic bone, SI and/or coccyx joint, abdominal and perineal pain or weakness
Postpartum Care
Assessment and treatment of diastasis rectus abdominus
Pelvic floor, core and hip strengthening/alignment
Scar mobility
Abdominal (cesarean) or pelvic (episiotomy)
Bladder and bowel retraining
Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)

Question 7

Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Accepted Answer

Cesarean section
Hysterectomy
Pudendal Nerve Decompression
Laparoscopy (Endometriosis-excisions or ablations)
Pelvic reconstruction (prolapse repair)
Hernia repair
Vestibulectomy
Prostatectomy
Post operative treatments for BPH (Benign Prostate Hyperplasia)

Question 8

Visceral Manipulation

Accepted Answer

Visceral Manipulation, as per the Barrall Institute, is the synchronization between the motions of the organs and all other structures of the body. When a person is at optimal health, this relationship is harmonious and balanced. If one organ does not move due to adhesion, tone or displacement it works against all other structures like muscles, connective tissue and bone. These changes can result in postural and nerve dysfunction as well as being a pathway for disease. The practitioner uses very gentle pressure to improve the motion of the organs within themselves as well as their relationship to other structures around them. There is no pain or discomfort involved and the patient typically feels energized afterwards.

Question 9

Craniosacral Therapy

Accepted Answer

As stated by the Upledger Institute, the Craniosacral System is a physiological system just like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It taps into the brain and spinal cord rhythm to find the source of the impairment within the body. Craniosacral work releases the tension that your body absorbs from stress and allows the body to relax and self-correct. This is also a very gentle and relaxing hands-on technique to improve our central nervous system and nearly all other systems of the body.