Description

This #THIRDTHURSDAY presentation will introduce/present concepts related to the medical & surgical management of common female pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence in the postpartum patient.

Dr. German D Calonje, MD & Dr. Lauren Lebak, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA shares their knowledge and expertise on "Pelvic Floor Disorders in the Postpartum Patient."

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Defining & describing the common Pelvic Floor disorders in the postpartum patient 
• Understand the staging process for pelvic organ prolapse in the postpartum patient 
• Asses & evaluate the different types of urinary incontinence in the postpartum patient 
• Assess the role of physical therapy in the management of both pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence in the postpartum patient

Dr. German D Calonje, MD is a gynecologist and urogynecologist with Ascension Illinois in Elk Grove Village and Hoffman Estates. Dr. Calonje considers it a privilege to offer specialized expert care for women with pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, endometriosis, and complex conditions of the female genital and urinary tract. He is a triple board certified Gynecologist and Urogynecologist. & Dr. Calonje is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Lauren Lebak, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Northwestern University and has been a physical therapist for over 10 years. She currently works as the lead physical therapist at the outpatient rehab clinic at Ascension Alexian Brothers located in Elk Grove Village as well as a pelvic health therapist at Ascension Gynecology in Hoffman Estates. She has completed the pregnancy and post-partum corrective exercise specialist certification and is a LANA certified lymphedema therapist. She specializes in pelvic health for all genders with specific training to the oncology and the peri-natal populations. She enjoys being able to assist her patients regain control over their pelvic health symptoms in order to help improve their overall quality of life.

This program was originally recorded May 15, 2025.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $45. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
2. Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
3. Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award.  If you are an IPTA member/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.