91涩漫

Clinical Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor: Cadaveric Prosection Lab Workshop for Physiotherapists

This professional development workshop is designed for pelvic health and musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapists seeking to deepen their understanding of pelvic floor anatomy in a clinically relevant context.

Led by Professors Claudia Brown, pht. MSc, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, together with Anatomy Department Professors Mette Coleman, DSc. FAAOMPT, and Gabriel Venne, PhD.,听this immersive cadaveric prosection laboratory will provide participants with an in鈥慸epth exploration of the pelvic floor and related anatomical structures with integration of clinically relevant insights and practice鈥慽nformed perspectives.

This workshop will allow participants a deeper understanding of the pelvic floor and related structures as well as a true appreciation of the relationships between the visceral and musculoskeletal components of the pelvis, hip and intra-abdominal cavity.听

A list of the structures to be identified will be sent to the participants prior to the lab. A lab checklist will be provided on site.

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October 13, 2026

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13h00-17h00

Language of Instruction:

The workshop will be offered in English. Questions are welcome in both French and English. Presentation materials will be available in English only.

Cost:

325.00$ (fee includes the Strathcona Anatomy lab administration and maintenance fees)

Healthy snacks and drinks will be provided. Parking passes will be available upon request.

*Please note a minimum number of participants will be required to run the workshop. Registration will close September 1, 2026.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the anatomy review for rehabilitation clinicians, clinicians will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the organization of the pelvic floor musculature
2. Identify the major nerves of the pelvis with relevance to pelvic floor function
3. Describe the fascial organization and relationships within the pelvic cavity
4. Identify the major pelvic viscera and their anatomical relationships
5. Identify key vascular structures of the pelvis
6. Describe the anatomical boundaries and continuity of the abdominopelvic cavity
7. Discuss selected anatomical variations and clinically relevant findings observed in prosected specimens

Instructors:

Claudia Brown, PT, BSc, MSc. Rehab. Sciences

Physiotherapist, pioneer and clinical expert in pelvic health. Faculty lecturer at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy at 91涩漫. Owner and manager at La Clinique de Physioth茅rapie Concorde, and co-owner of the Canadian Pelvic Health Academy, a company dedicated to the continuing education of physiotherapists across Canada. Claudia lectures nationally and internationally, has written several articles for the scientific and the lay audience, and has participated in several research projects related to this field.

Mette Coleman, DSc., FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, 91涩漫
Mette Coleman is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Anatomical Sciences at 91涩漫, where she teaches musculoskeletal and visceral anatomy to physical and occupational therapy and kinesiology students, as well as musculoskeletal anatomy to first-year medical students. Trained as a physiotherapist, she is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic manual physiotherapist in the United States and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. Her work focuses on anatomy education, with an emphasis on integrating foundational anatomical knowledge with clinical reasoning and application. She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Health Sciences Education at 91涩漫.

Gabriel Venne, D.O., PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, 91涩漫
Gabriel Venne is an anatomist and Canadian osteopath, and an Associate Professor at 91涩漫. He serves as Director of the Division of Anatomical Sciences, leading cadaveric-based education and anatomy teaching across health professional programs. He is also a board member of the Fascia Research Society, contributing to international efforts to better understand fascia as a dynamic and functional system and to bridge research with clinical practice. With a background bridging anatomy and osteopathy, his work emphasizes the functional and clinical significance of connective tissues, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration in education, research, and professional training.

Schedule:

• Registration and code of conduct review
• Short lecture on key structures to be reviewed in the lab
• Transition to lab
• Lab station 1
• Lab station 2
• Lab station 3
• Lab station 4
• Guided Museum tour (optional)

Location:

Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building
3640 University Street
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3A 0C7

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