Jennifer Patterson

Professional with background in physical rehabilitation and patient care. Skilled in therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and treatment planning specific to the Pelvic Floor patient population. Work as a team with Orthopedic and Neuro Therapists for when a referral to Pelvic Floor PT is warranted. Consult on cases with fellow therapists regarding bowel and bladder changes their patients have reported. Work as part of the Pelvic Floor SIG for developing standardization including equipment, room organization, treatment, documentation, and competencies.

-I have taken 11 different courses of continuing education through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute to train as a PFPT.

-I have been a TA for the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute for 11 Courses helping other Therapists train.

-I have taken four students for clinicals in a combination of PFPT/Orthopedic setting.

-I have been a certified Group Fitness Instructor for 33yrs. I have been trained and certified in Barre, Pilates, Kickboxing, strength based classes, Senior Fitness, Aqua fitness, Yoga, HIIT, Cycle Fitness and Pedaling for Parkinsons. This education and knowledge gives me a unique perspective in helping patients with their health and fitness goals within the Physical Therapy world.

-I was responsible for implementing glider discs at all of our outpatient clinics as well as creating the inservice for training all Out-patient therapists at the time.

-I am STAR certified and trained in Preoperative evaluation of Mastectomy patients.

-I have given numerous presentations about Pelvic floor to community and education organizations such as Hope college, Western college, MOPS groups, and Healthier communities.

-I have given several inservices to fellow Pelvic Floor therapists on a variety of subjects post course attendance.

-I have given inservices to other Professionals within Corewell system including Physicians that treat Cystic Fibrosis and creating a questionnaire and helpful treatment tool for therapists working with the pediatric Cystic Fibrosis population. This aided helping treat Stress incontinence in this population.

-I have taken numerous Orthopedic continuing education course over the years including all four MDT courses (List of continuing education can be provided).