1st International Virtual Congress on Conservative Treatment of
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
#PelvicFloorCongress
The pelvic floor is comprised of a diverse and interconnected network of connective tissues and muscles that function together to overcome gravity forces, inertial forces, and intra-abdominal stresses while still supporting the pelvic organs. The mechanical description of the vagina, intestine, urethra, rectum, cervix, uterus, connective tissues, and musculature of the pelvic floor has matured throughout the last decade.
Nonetheless, pelvic floor dysfunctions are incredibly common. One in three pregnant females will suffer from urinary incontinence, one in two will experience pelvic organ prolapse, and one in ten will develop faecal incontinence. The manifestation of these disorders is often linked to a decline in women's psychological, social, and sexual well-being.
In that way, the conservative treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions is the first-line treatment for many of these disorders. It comprises several techniques, such as manual therapy, biofeedback or electrical stimulation, behavioural education, and exercise programs (guided by physiotherapists and self-managed at home). Furthermore, most of these interventions have solid evidence-based support, constituting a minimally invasive option to treat pelvic floor dysfunctions.
The 1st International Virtual Congress on Conservative Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction has been organized aiming to bring together top experts in this field from around the world. This meeting will provide different points of view over the conservative treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, resulting in interesting debates between speakers and participants.
The members of the Pelvis project (Education programme for students of medical and health sciences faculties in the field of conservative treatment of pelvic floor muscles dysfunction), funded by the K203 Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education of the Erasmus + program, welcome all people interested in the topic to join us virtually in Cádiz (Spain), on July 2nd- 3rd, 2021. All participants will have the opportunity to submit their abstracts for presentation as oral communications or posters during the congress.
HONOR COMMITTE
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Mr. Francisco Piniella Corbacho. Honorary Rector of University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Marek Masnyk, Rector of Opole University, Poland.
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Mr. Rafael Jiménez Castañeda. Vice-Rector for Internationalization, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Maria José Abellán Hervás. Dean of the Nursing and Physiotherapy Faculty at the University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Henryk Kozłowski, Head of the Institute of Health Sciences, Opole University, Poland.
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Ms. Maria José Santi Cano. Head of the Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy of the University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Prof. Liborio Stuppia. Dean of School of Medicine and Health Sciences, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti, Italy.
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Prof. Marta Di Nicola, Director of the Departament of Oral Medical and Biotechnological Sciences, G. D'Annunzio University of Chieti, Italy.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Presidents:
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Mr. Alejandro Galan Mercant. University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Tomasz Halski, Opole University, Poland.
Secretary:
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Ms.Verónica Pérez Cabezas. University of Cádiz, Spain.
Members of the Organizing Committee
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Mr. Alejandro Galán Mercant, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Lucyna Ptaszkowska, Opole University, Poland
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Ms. Martyna Kasper-Jędrzejewska, Opole University, Poland.
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Ms. María Carmen Ruíz Molinero, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Gloria González Medina, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. José Antonio Moral Muñoz, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Inés Carmona Barrientos, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Petronila Oliva Ruiz, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Carlos Luque Moreno, University of Seville, Spain.
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Presidents:
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Mr. Alejandro Galán Mercant. University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Tomasz Halski, Opole University, Poland.
Secretary:
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Mr. José Antonio Moral Muñoz. University of Cádiz, Spain.
Members of the Scientific Committee
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Mr. Alejandro Galán Mercant, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. María Carmen Ruíz Molinero, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Gloria González Medina, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. José Antonio Moral Muñoz, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Inés Carmona Barrientos, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. Petronila Oliva Ruiz, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Javier Martín Vega, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Manuel Rodríguez Huguet, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. David Manuel Lucena Antón, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Ms. María Jesús Viñolo Gil, University of Cádiz, Spain.
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Mr. Carlos Luque Moreno, University of Seville, Spain.
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Ms. Lucyna Ptaszkowska, Opole University, Poland
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Ms. Martyna Kasper-Jędrzejewska, Opole University, Poland.
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Mr. Grzegorz Jędrzejewski, Opole University, Poland.
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Ms. Małgorzata Żytkiewicz, Opole University, Poland.
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Ms. Guadalupe Molina Torres, University of Almeria, Spain.
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Mr. Manuel González Sánchez, University of Málaga, Spain.
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Ms. Carmen Suárez Serrano, University of Seville, Spain.
PROGRAM
Friday, 2nd July 2021
PROGRAM
Saturday, 3rd July 2021
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
Mr. Tomasz Halski
PT. PhD. Opole University, Poland
Dr. Beatriz Navarro Brazález
PT. PhD. Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group-FPSM at University of Alcalá, Spain
Dr. Teresa Paolucci
MD. PhD. Department of Oral Medical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of G. D'Annunzio of Chieti- Pescara, Italy
Dr. María Torres Lacomba
PT. PhD. Physiotherapy in Women's Health Research Group-FPSM at University of Alcalá, Spain
Dr. Lucyna Ptaszkowska
PT. PhD. Opole University, Poland
Dr. Carla Stecco
MD. PhD. Institute of Human Anatomy. University of Padua, Italy
Dr. Martyna Kasper-Jędrzejewska
PT. PhD. Opole University, Poland
Mr. Andrzej Pilat
PT. PhD. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain
Prof. Raoul Saggini
MD. Department of Oral Medical Sciences and Biotechnologies, University of G. D'Annunzio of Chieti- Pescara, Italy
Dr. Carmen Suárez Serrano
PT. PhD. Physiotherapy Area Research group. University of Seville, Spain
Dr. Alejandro Galán Mercant
PT. PhD. MOVE-IT Research group (INiBICA). University of Cádiz, Spain
Dr. Divo Müller
Somatics Academy GbR. Robert Schleip Phd, Gitta Mller HP, Munich, Germany
Dr. Gloria González Medina
PT. PhD. FISA Research group (INiBICA). University of Cádiz, Spain
Dr. Verónica Pérez Cabezas
PT. PhD. MOVE-IT Research group (INiBICA). University of Cádiz, Spain
Dr. Esther Díaz Mohedo
PT. PhD. University of Málaga, Spain
Dr. Begoña Ojeda Ballesteros
Psychologist. PhD. Instituto Craneomandibular Doctores Vázquez. Barcelona, Spain
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Communications
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The deadline for submitting an abstract will be June, 23rd 2021. (EXTENDED DEADLINE)
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All accepted abstracts will be published in the Proceedings Book and in Revista Fisioterapia (ed. Elsevier. Indexed at Latindex, Dialnet, Bibliomed, CINAHL, Eventline, IBECS, Scopus)
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To present a communication, either as a poster or oral, it will be a requirement that at least one of the authors of the communication (the author who will present the work) is registered in the Congress.
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You can not send more than two abstracts with the same first author.
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Abstracts (maximun 300 words) must be sent through the platform enabled below. Between 3 and 8 keywords must be provided.
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There will be an award for the best oral communication, which will be an intacavitary dynamometer (Pelvivex)
Topics
1 - Evaluation and Diagnosis of the Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions
2 - Manual Therapy in the Evaluation and Treatment of the Pelvic Floor
3 - Physical Activity for the Pelvic Floor Muscles Dysfunctions
4 - Other Therapies for Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions
Oral communications and poster exhibition
Either oral communications or poster presentation requires to be pre-recorded to ensure the smoothest experience during the Conference. Oral communications must length 10 minutes and could be defended at an online discussion table.
Poster presentations are maximun 3 minutes lenght.
Video recordings (maximun 10 minutes for oral communications and 3 minutes for posters) must be sent through the platform enabled below. Make sure you have good lighting, use a microphone for better intelligibility and if possible, record the video in 16:9 widescreen format.
Selection criteria
Acceptance of applicants for attending the meeting as well as the decision of whether an abstract is accepted for a poster or short talk will be based on scientific merit only.
Language
The official congress language is English.
Important dates
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Abstracts submission and registration opening: OPENED
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Abstract submission deadline: June 23rd, 2021 --> EXTENDED DEADLINE
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Communication to authors: June 27th, 2021
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Video presentation deadline: June 30th, 2021
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Congress: July 2nd-3rd, 2021
REGISTRATION
This Congress has been funded with European Union funds from the Erasmus+ Programme under Key Action 2: Cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practices. KA 203: Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education (Grant agreement no: 2018-1-PL01-KA203-051055). If you are an EU member, registration will be free of charge. Please indicate your country of origin.
