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Bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues are underreported and undertreated in people with Parkinson’s.
Learn why pelvic floor therapy is important in addressing the most common types of bladder, bowel and sexual health issues in people with Parkinson’s disease to improve the quality of their lives and their care partners.
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Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapists
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, learners will be able to:
- Identify the key components of pelvic floor therapy.
- Review why pelvic floor therapy is important in addressing the most common types of bladder, bowel and sexual health dysfunction in people with Parkinson’s disease.
- Discuss interprofessional care team approach to help address bladder, bowel, and sexual health issues in people with Parkinson’s disease.
Faculty Member(s)
Erica Vitek, MOT, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRP
Erica graduated with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2002. Erica works in a full-time patient care role for Aurora Health Care at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She also is an LSVT Global faculty member, instructing the LSVT BIG Training and Certification course nationally and internationally. Additionally, she is also Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD) through Biofeedback Certification International Alliance and is a Board Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Erica has taken a special interest in the unique pelvic floor, bladder, bowel and sexual health issues experienced by individuals with Parkinson disease. She is faculty at the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and has authored the 2-day live virtual course Parkinson Disease and Pelvic Rehabilitation developed for pelvic health clinicians.
Planning Committee
- Elaine Book, MSW, RSW
- Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS
- Jennifer Goldman, MD, MS
- Erika Jacumin, PA-C
- Nicole Lessard, RN
Content Validator
- Heather Cianci, PT, MS, GCS
Planners
- Denise Beran
- Indhira Blackwood, MPA
- Lisa Hoffman, MA
In support of improving patient care, Parkinson's Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.
Physicians
Parkinson’s Foundation designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
Parkinson's Foundation designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.5 ANCC contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval valid through January 2, 2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent.
Physical Therapists
This course has been approved by California Education Connection through the state of California for a maximum of 0.5 Contact Hours.
Approval number: CEC-1145
Occupational Therapist
This course has been approved by California Education Connection through the state of California for a maximum of 0.5 Contact Hours.
Approval number: CEC-1145
Available Credit
- 0.50 AAPA Category I CME
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 ANCC
- 0.50 IPCE Credit™
- 0.50 Occupational Therapist
- 0.50 Participation
- 0.50 Physical Therapist