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The 13^th Pelvic Health Solutions online symposium will enrich your theoretical and practical knowledge of pelvic health. Learn the science, critical reasoning and inter-disciplinary approaches needed to fully understand the direction that pelvic health is taking in your community, provincially, nationally, and internationally.

• More speakers and topics to be announced! 

What You May Be Missing To Treat OAB and Nocturia - Taryn Hallam

Of all the conditions pelvic health therapists treat, the evidence suggests some of the highest success rates are possible for Overactive Bladder and Nocturia. However, many clinicians often report these patients can be some of their most complex and difficult to treat! In this talk, Taryn Hallam will delve deeper into the complex and varied mechanisms often underpinning symptoms such as urgency, frequency, urge incontinence and nocturia, in order to help clinicians maximize their outcomes in this patient population.

Some of the factors to be explored will include how rate of bladder stretch rather than just bladder volume is important, the role of the urethra in lower urinary tract sensation, and a discussion on the bladder irritants that are both over and under-focused on when looking at lifestyle. Finally, exploration of factors beyond the lower urinary tract that can also be a cause of these symptoms will be discussed.

Objectives:

1. To dispel the common misconceptions regarding the underlying pathophysiology that cause symptoms such as urgency, frequency and nocturia.
2. To understand how these misconceptions can negatively impact our clinical reasoning and treatment plan for our patients.
3. To gain new insights into assessment and treatment of OAB and Nocturia that will enhance success rates in these patients.

Managing Endometriosis 2026: What Every Physiotherapist Needs to Know - Dr. Sukhbir Sony Singh 

Dr. Singh is an internationally recognized leader in minimally invasive gynecology. He is the co-lead and senior author of the most recent SOGC Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis. His presentation will provide a real-world update on the current state of endometriosis care and the recommendations to improve access and diagnosis. He believes that patients with pelvic pain and endometriosis require equitable access to interdisciplinary care including pelvic physiotherapy. As per the 2026 guidelines, he is advocating for centers of excellence including teams that are funded for patients with the most complex endometriosis care needs.

Objectives:

• Identify current diagnostic and evaluation pathways for endometriosis
• Summarize the updated recommendations from the 2026 endometriosis guidelines
• Identify strategies to improve physiotherapist involvement in the diagnosis and management of patients with pelvic pain and/or endometriosis

The Missing Link: Pelvic Health & Back Pain - Michelle Lyons

This evidence-informed presentation explores the links between pelvic health and female lumbopelvic pain, highlighting how urinary symptoms, bowel dysfunction, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, breathing and pressure management, and load transfer may influence both symptoms and rehabilitation. Drawing on current research and clinical experience, participants will examine the unique challenges faced by active women and athletes, where back pain often intersects with pelvic health.

The session will also explore important differential diagnoses that can masquerade as “mechanical” back pain, including endometriosis and other pelvic pain disorders, helping clinicians recognise when symptoms warrant broader clinical reasoning or onward referral.

Participants will learn practical, sensitive screening questions and assessment strategies that can be incorporated into any musculoskeletal or sports physiotherapy assessment. The emphasis is on knowing what to ask, what to look for, and recognising when pelvic health may be a missing piece of the clinical puzzle.

By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident identifying red flags and hidden contributors to female low back pain, integrating pelvic health into everyday practice, and recognising when (and how) targeted pelvic rehabilitation may improve outcomes.

Learning objectives: 

• Describe the current evidence linking bladder, bowel and pelvic floor dysfunction with female low back pain.
• Discuss the intersection between pelvic health, lumbopelvic pain and athletic performance in active women and female athletes.
• Recognise pelvic health conditions and differential diagnoses, including endometriosis, that may present as or contribute to persistent low back pain.
• Incorporate simple, evidence-informed pelvic health screening questions into routine musculoskeletal assessments.

Beyond the Leak: Causes and Clinical Solutions for Fecal Incontinence - Susan Clinton

Fecal incontinence is rarely the result of one isolated impairment. Bowel control depends on the interaction of stool consistency, rectal sensation, sphincter function, pelvic floor coordination, gastrointestinal motility, nervous system regulation, mobility, and the individual’s ability to respond to urge.

In this presentation, participants will explore the multiple contributors to fecal incontinence and learn how to move beyond a strength-only approach. The session will offer a practical clinical reasoning framework to help pelvic health clinicians identify the primary drivers of symptoms and select interventions that are individualized, meaningful, and appropriate for the person in front of them.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the muscular, sensory, gastrointestinal, neurological, and functional factors that contribute to fecal continence and incontinence.
• Differentiate between common presentations of fecal incontinence, including urgency-related leakage, passive incontinence, and post-defecatory seepage.
• Apply a clinical reasoning framework to select targeted interventions, including bowel habit and stool consistency strategies, pelvic floor and coordination training, sensory retraining, neuromodulation, and appropriate interdisciplinary referral.

Getting to the Bottom of Coccyx Pain: A Deep Dive into Assessment and Treatment – Dr. Nicole Cozean and Dr. Jessica Reale

A practical, clinically focused session designed to sharpen your decision-making when assessing and treating patients with coccyx pain. 

Objectives: 

• Identify differential diagnoses for tailbone pain and recognize potential contributing anatomical factors to symptoms.
• Recognize best practice and current evidence for medical and rehabilitation evaluation and treatment approaches.
• Target and prioritize treatment interventions to improve outcomes for people with pelvic pain.
• Tailor treatment approach based on patient response.
• Have confidence and proficiency in treatment strategies in a variety of patient and examiner positions

Bios:

Taryn Hallam

Taryn Hallam is a physical therapist from Sydney, Australia who has been practicing exclusively in the field of Women's Pelvic Health and Obstetric Physiotherapy for over 25 years. Starting her career as a clinical researcher at a tertiary women's hospital in Sydney, she completed 10 years of clinical practice in the hospital setting before moving to private practice within an obstetric and gynaecology clinic. Her continued passion for clinical research has now led her to focus on teaching and supporting the next generation of pelvic health therapists. Despite naturally being an extreme introvert, as a self-confessed math's nerd who loves biostatistics, she has been an invited speaker at countless physical therapy, medical/surgical and nursing conferences, and she is the primary author and presenter of the Australian Physiotherapy Association's education pathway in women's health physical therapy.  She is also the owner / director of her own independent training organisation Women's Health Training Associates (WHTA) that strives to continuously bring the latest research to clinicians. As a result, her life is now spent continuously reading the latest research in the field of pelvic health, in the hope to continually advance the profession. Back home she actually loves being out of the spotlight and nurturing her introvert side, by taking time to relax in the sun with a cup of tea, and simply having some quiet time with her partner Lionel and her two grown sons Ethan and Joshua.

Dr. Sukhbir Sony Singh MD, FRCSC, FACOG

Dr. Sukhbir (Sony) Singh is Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Ottawa and Head of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Newborn Care at The Ottawa Hospital. He is an Associate Scientist and past Dr. Elaine Jolly Research Chair in Gynecologic Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

Upon completion of his medical training at the University of Western Ontario (MD 2000, FRCSC 2005), he completed fellowships in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the University of Toronto (2005-2006) and the University of Sydney, Australia (2006-2007).

He has been active in promoting excellence in gynecologic surgery at the national and international level. This includes his past roles as co-founder and Executive Director of CanSAGE (2016-2021) and past Board Member of the AAGL (2020-2023).

Dr. Singh leads the Ottawa Minimally Invasive Gynecology Research Group which focuses on the diagnosis, management and surgical approach to endometriosis and uterine fibroids. He has given over 500 presentations worldwide, delivered 50 formal courses and has over 150 publications to date. Most recently he was a co-lead and senior author of the SOGC Endometriosis Diagnosis (2024) and Management (2026) Guidelines

Michelle Lyons

Michelle Lyons is an internationally recognised women’s health physiotherapist, corporate wellness consultant, and educator with more than two decades of experience helping individuals and organisations improve health, resilience, and performance. Renowned for translating complex health science into engaging, practical strategies, Michelle has built a global reputation as a sought-after speaker and educator, delivering keynote presentations, workshops, and professional education programs across Europe, North America, Australia, the Arctic and Asia.

Michelle has provided consulting, educational, and advisory services for leading organizations including FIFA, the GAA, Sport Ireland, POGP, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). She is a regular presenter at international conferences, including POGP, ICS, IPPS, IUGA, CSM, Therapy Expo, Pelvicon and the PHS Symposium

Committed to lifelong learning, Michelle holds postgraduate qualifications in Health Coaching from the University of Galway, Innovation and Enterprise from Trinity College Dublin, and Stress Management and Resilience from Harvard Medical School. She combines these diverse disciplines with her extensive physiotherapy experience to create practical, evidence based strategies that empower clinicians to thrive. Her continuing education online courses on multiple aspects of women’s health, from pelvic pain to menstrual health, menopause to oncology rehab and more, can be found on her website, CelebrateMuliebrity.com, her podcast, CelebrateMuliebrity with Michelle Lyons can be found on Apple & Spotify and you can follow her continuing adventures in women’s health on Instagram as @michellelyons_muliebrity

Susan C. Clinton PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMPT WHC NBC-HWC

Susan is an award-winning physical therapist in professional achievement and the owner of LTI Physio in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Susan is board certified in orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach. She is an international instructor/mentor of post-professional education in women’s health (including GI issues in women), orthopedic manual therapy, health/wellness coaching and business psychology. She is on faculty at Andrews University in the Doctor of Science in PT program, a Master Coach for the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, and a clinical faculty instructor for the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and ASPIRE.  She is also an active author in research and blog posts, and is an active professional/clinical mentor. Susan is the co-founder and board member for the foundation: Global Women’s Health Initiative. She is also the co-host of the 5 five-star podcast, “Tough to Treat,” the guide to treating complex patients, and “The Genius Project,” reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain. Susan enjoys walking / hiking, country line dance and ballroom, and is an avid supporter of music, the arts, and international objectives for women’s health.

Dr. Nicole Cozean

Dr. Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health. She is the founder of PelvicSanity, a cash-based pelvic health clinic in Orange County, California, and Pelvic PT Rising, where she has coached more than 1000 pelvic health rehab business owners and provided clinical education to more than 2,000 clinicians. Nicole is the host of The Pelvic PT Rising Podcast, which has surpassed one million downloads, and has spoken at national and international conferences including CSM, POGP, and PelviCon. She is the author of The Interstitial Cystitis Solution and a co-founder of PelviCon.

Dr. Jessica Reale

Dr. Jessica Reale, PT, DPT, WCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health who earned her DPT from Duke University. She is the founder of Southern Pelvic Health, a cash-based pelvic physical therapy practice in Atlanta, Georgia, as well as The Pelvic Pro Collective. Jessica is a nationally recognized pelvic health educator whose coursework has helped train thousands of physical therapists and other healthcare providers around the world. She is also a co-founder of PelviCon and has served as a guest lecturer at Mercer University, Emory University, Georgia State University, the University of South Carolina, and other institutions. She has spoken at national and international conferences including CSM, POGP, and PelviCon.  

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:30am-5:00pm ET (Toronto).

Schedule

Date: 9:30am-5:00pm ET. Please convert to your local time zone. 

Delivery Format

Live attendance is not mandatory for this online course. Enjoy a 6-week period to access and review the course recording, which is sent out on the next business day. We understand that life can be busy, which is why we offer you the freedom to access the course recording(s) during the time-limited viewing period.