Beth Shelly Doctor of Physical Therapy Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.

FREE RESOURCES FOR PELVIC PTs

Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise Audio Files*
Many patients found it helpful to have a prompt to tell them when to start and stop the exercises. It is difficult for some to count seconds of holding and resting and keep track of the number of exercises they have done. These audio files take care of that. Individual files are available for free to patients and therapists. They can be played right from the computer, downloaded to an MP3 player (like and I Pod), or burned to a CD. Combination files can be purchased for download or the entire library can be purchased on CD.

The following files are in ZIP format. Please click on the link and save it to your computer. This process might take a few minutes, then you can click on the file and it will play on your Media Player.

* These files were created in collaboration with Eric Scott Bloom

Pelvic Physiotherapy Distance Journal Club

Monthly one hour phone meeting to review current research in the field of pelvic physiotherapy.
Free to join - email Beth if you would like to be included
Click here for more information
Click here for the 2012 Schedule

Stickers
If you are using paper charts you may find these stickers helpful in recording bladder diary results or re evaluation of the pelvic floor muscles. Just peel them off and stick them on your paper note then write on the sticker (see example below). It saves time and space in the chart. Must use Avery 8663 or compatible stickers. It is important to line the stickers up correctly. Best to try a sample first.

Clinic Notes
There are many formal note templates available; some for free and some to purchase. Here is an example of a few. All are provided in Word 2002 so you can personalize to your clinic needs. Please leave copy write at the bottom.

Pelvic floor muscle examination – Delete any items from problem list or goals that does not apply to that patient.
Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction daily note – See example above for location and use of stickers.
Expanded bladder diary assessment – Best during the learning phase, lists norms.
Bladder diary – 4 day and 8 day – Four day is best for initial measurements and formal re evaluations. Eight day works well if the patient needs to track. Second column is individualized to the patient (leak, fluids, pain). Hand is made 2 sided.
Bladder record instructions
Personal pelvic floor muscle exercise program – All home exercises and management is located in one place. Patient brings it to every session so the PT can make changes.
Pelvic muscle exercise log – Works well if compliance is an issue.

Patient Education Handouts - There are many examples of patient education handouts available. You are welcome to use these "as is" with your company sticker added -- leaving Beth Shelly PT credits. Or, you may use them as a jumping point to create your own handouts.

Abdominal Exercise Videos