This space gathers documents, official recommendations, and practical tools to support your practice in pelvic floor and perineal rehabilitation. You’ll find official guidelines, scientific publications, continuing education opportunities, and reliable educational materials. Our goal is to provide concrete resources that help improve the quality of care offered to patients.
Official Guidelines and Recommendations
These documents are issued by recognized professional bodies and directly guide clinical practice. They serve as essential references to ensure safe and evidence-based care in line with professional standards.
Roberge S, …. Dumoulin C, et al. (2022). Avis La rééducation périnéale et pelvienne pour la prévention et le traitement des dysfonctions du plancher pelvien Volet 1 : incontinence urinaire [Perineal and pelvic rehabilitation for the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions – Part 1: Urinary incontinence]. Publication of the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) - Direction de l’évaluation et de la pertinence des modes d’intervention en santé. 112 pages. English summary available: https://www.inesss.qc.ca/fileadmin/doc/INESSS/Rapports/OrganisationsSoins/INESSS_REPP_IU_volet_1_Summary.pdf
Roberge S, …. Dumoulin C, et al. (2023) Avis La rééducation périnéale et pelvienne pour la prévention et le traitement des dysfonctions du plancher pelvien Volet 2 : Dysfonction anorectale, prolapsus des organes pelviens et douleurs périnéales chez la femme [Perineal and pelvic rehabilitation for the prevention and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions Part 2 - Anorectal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse and perineal pain in women] Publication of the Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) - Direction de l’évaluation et de la pertinence des modes d’intervention en santé. 153 pages. English summary available: https://www.inesss.qc.ca/fileadmin/doc/INESSS/Rapports/OrganisationsSoins/INESSS_REPP_Volet_2_Summary.pdf
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Competency Profile (French only)
Bernard S, Brown C, Dumoulin C, et al. (2025). Référentiel des responsabilités professionnelles en rééducation périnéale et pelvienne au Québec. Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ). 46 pages.
Scientific Publications and Reference Works
These references deepen your knowledge and support your clinical practice with evidence-based information.
The International Consultation on Incontinence (ICI)
Dumoulin C, Booth J, Campbel P, Cacciari L, Hagen S, Morin M, Morkved S, Homsi J Ferreira C, Vesentini G, Pang R, Nahom I, Panicker J, Wallace S, Yamanishi T. (2023) Adult Conservative Management. In Abrams PH, Cardozo L, Wein A, Wagg A. (Eds): Incontinence. 7th edition. International Consultation on Urinary Incontinence, Plymbridge United Kingdom: Health Publication Ltd, pages 795-1038. ISBN: 978-0-9569607-4-0
Abrams P, …., Dumoulin C, et al. (2023) Recommendations of the international Scientific Committee: Evaluation and treatment of UI, bladder pain syndrome, POP and fecal incontinence. In Abrams PH, Cardozo L, Wein A, Wagg A. (éditeurs): Incontinence. 7th edition. International Consultation on Urinary Incontinence, Plymbridge United Kingdom: Health Publication Ltd, pages 2143-2202. ISBN: 978-0-9569607-4-0
Rééducation en pelvi-périnéologie - Éléments pour une pratique clinique raisonnée (French only)
Dumoulin C, Bakker E, Reman T, Rejano-Campo M. (2025) Rééducation en pelvi-périnéologie : Éléments pour une pratique clinique raisonnée. (Pallot A, Éd.) Éditions Elsevier-Masson, collection « Les Indispensables en Kinésithérapie et Physiothérapie ». ISBN 978-2-294-77268-9
Additional information:
Histoire internationale de la pelvipérinéologie (p.5)
Histoire française de la rééducation périnéale et pelvienne (p.5)
Examen physique en lien avec l’évaluation pelvipérinéale chez la femme (p.129)
Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor : bridging science and clinical practice (3rd edition)
Dumoulin C. (2024) Pelvic floor dynamometry. In Bo K, Berghmans B, VanKampen M & Morkved S (eds): Evidence-based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor: bridging science and clinical practice. 3rd edition. Elsevier Limited. ISBN : 9780702083082
Cochrane Review: Comparisons of approaches to pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in women
Hay-Smith J, Starzec-Proserpio M, Moller B, Aldabe D, Cacciari L, Pitangui AC, Vesentini G, Woodley S, Dumoulin C, Frawley H, Homsi Jorge C, Morin M, Wallace S, Weatherall M. (2024) Update: Review-Intervention - Comparisons of approaches to pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in women. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. December 20;(12):CD009508. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD009508.pub2
Cochrane Review: Pelvic floor muscle training versus no treatment, or inactive control treatments, for urinary incontinence in women
Dumoulin C, Cacciari L, Hay-smith J. (2018) Pelvic floor muscle training versus no treatment, or inactive control treatments, for urinary incontinence in women. Cochrane Database System Review. October 4;10:1465-1858. CD005654. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005654.pub4
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Continuing Education
Short Graduate program in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation
Offered by the School of Rehabilitation at the Université de Montréal, this program allows clinicians to deepen their clinical skills and stay up to date with best practices.
Program Director: Chantale Dumoulin
Educational Tools and Videos
Videos to teach pelvic floor rehabilitation to physiotherapists:
Physical Evaluation for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Demonstration of a physical and neurological assessment in a woman with urinary incontinence.
Pelvic Floor Evaluation for Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Demonstration of a perineal, vaginal, and anal assessment in a woman with urinary incontinence.
Tutorial on pelvic floor function and dysfunction
Overview of pelvic floor mechanisms and related disorders.
Dance activity for treatments (Stepmania)
Innovative example integrating physical activity into pelvic floor rehabilitation : YouTube playlist