Internal Pelvic Floor Assessment Course
Part 1 – Entry Level Course
Comprehensive training in pelvic floor assessment techniques for healthcare professionals working with postnatal clients.
Internal Pelvic Floor Assessment Course
What will you learn?
- Anatomy & physiology of the pelvis
- Understand the relation between the pelvic floor and lumbopelvic region
- Enhance palpation skills of the female pelvic floor complex
- Apply this to the postpartum client
What does this course offer?
Hybrid Course – 1.5 days
Combining a live Pelvic Floor Theory Online Module ahead of a Face-to-Face day of Practical Training.
Why Internal Pelvic Floor Assessment course?
This course will cover all aspects of performing an assessment with external palpation and internal vaginal examination of pelvic floor muscles. The course is designed to give an overview of the internal and external anatomy of the female pelvic floor and lumbopelvic hip complex. By working our way from the “outside inwards”, it will guide practitioners through systematic assessment of the pelvic floor both externally and internally, relating this to the functional anatomy and physiology relevant to conditions seen in the postnatal client.
Aims
- Review and consolidate anatomy of the external pelvis, joints, ligaments and muscles
- Understanding the association between pelvic floor complex and lumbopelvic region
- Enhance palpation skills of the external pelvis and female pelvic floor complex
- Consolidate knowledge in relation to the postnatal client
Pre-requisites
We accept physiotherapists, osteopaths, midwives and doctors on our Pelvic Floor Assessment Course.
If you are not a physiotherapist, osteopath, midwife, doctor, or are unsure of your suitability for our courses, please get in touch and our team will be happy to advise the best pathway for your learning – help@mummymot.com
After Training
After completing this Pelvic Floor Assessment course, you will be provided with a completion certificate.
Completing this course will mean you meet the prerequisites of the Mummy MOT® Practitioner training;
- Have experience in performing a pelvic floor assessment.
- Be comfortable and competent in performing a basic vaginal examination.
Kate Walsh – Course Tutor
Kate has been working as a specialist physiotherapist in pelvic health in Merseyside and London for 20 years. She is currently physiotherapy manager and clinical lead at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital and also runs her own private physiotherapy service on Wirral and Liverpool and London.
Kate has extensive experience in a wide spectrum of conditions within the field of pelvic health including incontinence (bladder and bowel), constipation, pelvic pain conditions, prolapse, postnatal rehabilitation including perineal trauma, sexual dysfunction (painful sex/vaginissimus) , vulvodynia .
Kate practises a holistic approach to managing pelvic health, creating a package of care that combines specific treatment techniques/modalities specifically tailored to the individual, their lifestyle, expectations and so on, using what’s known as the the biopsychosocial model.
Kate delivers upon the MMOT Pelvic Floor Assessment course amongst her other training adventures. An active involvement in education at all levels within the speciality ensures Kate’s clinical practice is both up to date and evidence based.
On a personal level Kate is a busy mum of three, and recognises the demands placed on women and men today.
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for physiotherapists, osteopaths, midwives, and doctors working in pelvic health who want to deepen their understanding and hands-on skills in assessing the pelvic floor. It’s ideal for those working with postnatal clients and preparing to progress onto the Mummy MOT® Practitioner Training.
You’ll learn the anatomy and physiology of the pelvis, how to enhance palpation skills of the female pelvic floor complex, and how to perform both external palpation and internal vaginal examination safely and effectively. The course focuses on linking these skills to the functional anatomy and physiology of the postnatal client.
This is a 1.5-day hybrid course, combining a live Pelvic Floor Theory Online Module completed in advance, followed by a face-to-face practical training day. You’ll receive a completion certificate upon finishing both components.
You must be a physiotherapist, osteopath, midwife, or doctor to enrol. If you’re unsure whether this course is suitable for you, our team can help guide you toward the best training pathway — just contact help@mummymot.com.
After completion, you’ll be confident in performing basic vaginal examinations and pelvic floor assessments. This course also meets the prerequisite for the Mummy MOT® Practitioner Training, preparing you to progress to the next level of professional development in postnatal rehabilitation.
The course is led by Kate Walsh, a specialist physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience in pelvic health. Kate is the physiotherapy manager and clinical lead at Liverpool Women’s Hospital and runs private clinics in Wirral, Liverpool, and London. She’s passionate about education, evidence-based practice, and holistic postnatal care.