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The Infertility Protocol

A hands-on course covering lymphatic, vascular, fascial, and musculoskeletal treatments to optimize the reproductive environment for fertility.

PrerequisiteS:

Lymph Drainage & Vascular Release for the Pelvic Therapist
Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: Reproductive System (Ramona Horton, Herman & Wallace) preferred OR any Barral course

About this course

This is a 2 day hybrid course in which participants will learn about infertility and treatments to optimize the reproductive environment for fertility. Day 1 is the lecture portion of the course and is provided online for you to do at your own pace. Day 2 of the course is all of the hands-on labs. Basic hand skills will be reviewed in lab for lymphatic drainage of the deep abdomen and pelvis, vascular techniques of the large abdominal vessels and pelvic organs, and visceral fascial techniques for the pelvis. Musculoskeletal techniques will be taught that also impact the reproductive environment. Upon completion of the course, therapists will be able to recognize and treat lymphatic congestion, vascular tension, fascial restriction, and musculoskeletal issues within tissues in patients with infertility.

These are small classes with a maximum of 10:1 student: teacher/lab assistant ratio.

Goals and objectives

Understand the available treatments for infertility for men and women.
Understand the role of pelvic therapists in the treatment of mechanical infertility.
Understand the role of the lymphatic system in mechanical fertility treatment.
Understand the role of the vascular system in mechanical fertility treatment.
Understand the role of the visceral fascial system in mechanical fertility treatment.
Understand the role of the musculoskeletal system in mechanical infertility.
Evaluate the infertile patient and determine which tissues require treatment.
Perform musculoskeletal, fascial, vascular, and lymphatic treatments to optimize the reproductive system.

Agenda

Part 1: Online Lecture

Complete prior to the lab course.

Part 2: In-Person Lab Course

8:30–8:45 — Introductions
8:45–9:30 — Positional Release & Vascular Techniques Review: Demo, Lab
9:30–10:00 — Vascular Review: Aorta, External & Internal Iliacs, Uterine Vessels: Demo, Lab
10:00–10:30 — Vascular Techniques: Renal, Ovarian/Testicular, Small Bowel
10:30–10:45 — Drainage of the Liver: Demo, Lab
10:45–11:00 — Drainage of the Uterus & Bladder: Demo, Lab
11:00–12:30 — Visceral Fascia Review: Uterus, Tubes, Bladder, Peritoneum: Demo & Lab
12:30–1:30 — Lunch
1:30–2:00 — Muscle Energy Techniques for the Pelvis: Demo & Lab
2:00–2:30 — Sacral Floating
2:30–3:00 — The Cervix: Demo & Lab
3:00–3:30 — Putting the Protocol Together: Live Demos
3:30–4:45 — Protocol Lab
4:45–5:00 — Questions

Meet your instructional team

Mary Ellen Kramp

Mary Ellen is a nationally certified lymphedema therapist and has other training in kinesiotaping, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and visceral manipulation.

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Nicole Hamel

Nicole has been a PT for over 30 years. She has been a certified lymphedema therapist for about 20 years and she specializes in manual therapy. She is the owner of Revitalize PT in Largo, FL.

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Lauren Mansell

Lauren Mansell is a highly experienced physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, oncology rehabilitation, lymphatic therapy, concussion management, and vestibular rehabilitation.

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Jamie Scomak

Jamie has grown a fierce passion for the prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum woman after her own fertility struggles.

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