International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)

International Pelvic Pain Society

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2026 Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 10–12, 2026 Rochester, Minnesota, USA In person

2026 Meeting Program

Select a date below to view sessions, speakers, moderators, and research presentations. Session times and rooms follow the published program.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 — Pre-Congress Course

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Suite 114

Pre-Congress Course: Hands-On Ultrasound for Endometriosis

Separate registration required.

Speakers: Liron Bar-El, MD, FACOG; Ben Beran, MD; Kacey Hamilton, MD; Tinya Lin, MD, MSc; Ido Mick, MD; and Julia Slattery.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 — Scientific Meeting

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM · Grand Lobby South

Registration, Breakfast & Exhibits

8:00 AM – 8:15 AM · Suites 110/111

Welcome Remarks

Speaker: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE

8:15 AM – 8:35 AM · Suites 110/111

Presidential Address

Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Moderator: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE

8:35 AM – 8:55 AM · Suites 110/111

Paul Perry Memorial Award Speaker: R U MOVVING SOMe

Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, CPE

Moderator: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE

8:55 AM – 9:20 AM · Suites 110/111

Case Based Application of R U MOVVING SOMe

Speakers: Catherine Allaire, MDCM, FRCSC; Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, CPE; Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri, MD

Moderator: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE

9:20 AM – 9:40 AM · Grand Lobby South

Coffee, Posters & Exhibits

9:40 AM – 10:05 AM · Suites 110/111

Overlapping Syndromes: POTS, MCAS, CFS and Pelvic Pain

Speaker: Stephanie Grach, MD, MS

Moderator: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE

10:05 AM – 10:30 AM · Suites 110/111

Menstrual Pain in Adolescence

Speaker: Kevin Hellman, PhD

Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM · Suites 110/111

Menstrual Pain Panel Discussion: Gynecology, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Pain Psychology

Speakers: Amy Boone, MD; Kevin Hellman, PhD; Laura Payne, PhD; Frank Tu, MD, MPH

10:55 AM – 11:05 AM · Suites 110/111

Stretch Break with PT Team

Mayo Clinic Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

11:05 AM – 11:30 AM · Suites 110/111

Pelvic Pain During the Menopause Transition

Speaker: Kathryn Witzeman, MD

Moderator: Lindsey Plato-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC

11:30 AM – 11:55 AM · Suites 110/111

Panel Discussion: Pelvic Pain During the Menopause Transition

Speakers: Tatnai Burnett, MD; Ekta Kapoor, MBBS; Carrie Pagliano, PT; Kathryn Witzeman, MD

Moderator: Lindsey Plato-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC

11:55 AM – 12:00 PM · Suites 110/111

Announcements

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM · Suites 104/105

Lunch and Industry Sponsored Innovation Showcase — Non-CME

Abbott’s Innovation Showcase: Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Speaker: Erin Bettendorf, MD

Showcase: 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

1:15 PM – 2:45 PM · Suites 110/111

Abstract Presentations

Moderator: Adeoti E. Oshinowo, MD, MPH

#001: The Hidden Burden: Connective Tissue, Mast Cell, and Autoimmune Comorbidities Cluster in POTS With Endometriosis — Adeline Chin

#002: Experiences of Stigma Among Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain and Patient-Generated Strategies for Addressing Stigma: A Qualitative Analysis — Samantha Meints

#003: Efficacy and Safety of Vaginal Photobiomodulation (PBM) for Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP): Results From the Voice Triple-Masked Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) — Georgine Lamvu

1:45 PM – 1:55 PM · Suites 110/111

International Ambassador Presentation

Speaker: Rukset Attar, MD, PhD — Istanbul, Türkiye

Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD

1:55 PM – 2:15 PM · Suites 110/111

The Lived Experience

Speaker: Amy Corfeli

Moderator: Morgan Briggs, MD

2:15 PM – 2:35 PM · Suites 110/111

Endometriosis as a Socio-Medical Phenomenon: How Medical Narratives Are Formed and Their Influence on Clinical Care

Speaker: Isabelle Holway, MS

Moderator: Kenneth Barron, MD

2:35 PM – 2:45 PM · Suites 110/111

Q&A for Corfeli and Holway

Speakers: Amy Corfeli and Isabelle Holway, MS

2:45 PM – 2:55 PM · Suites 110/111

Stretch Break with PT Team and Snack Break

2:55 PM – 3:55 PM · Suites 110/111

Symposium: Pain Psychology — Biopsychosocial Assessment & Treatment Approaches for Pelvic and Sexual Pain

Speakers: Eleshia J. Morrison, PhD, LP, ABPP; Jennifer Vencill, PhD, LP, ABPP; Zhenyu Zach Zhang

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Suites 104/105

Symposium: GYN — Streamlining an Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Practice to Thrive

Speakers: Kenneth Barron, MD; Ashley Gubbels, MD; Janelle Moulder, MD; Eva Reina, MD

Moderator: Richard Cockrum, MD

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Suites 110/111

Symposium: PT — Clinical Decision-Making in Physical Therapy with Scarce Evidence: Approaches & Case Examples

Speakers: Sandy Hilton, PT, DPT; Beth Shelly, DPT, PPWCS, BCB, PMD

Moderator: Meryl Alappattu, PhD, Med

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Historic Chateau Theatre

Better Together Award Ceremony and Fundraiser

Monday, October 12, 2026 — Scientific Meeting

7:00 AM – 7:55 AM · Suites 104/105

Breakfast Symposium with Journavx — Non-CME

An Oral Nonopioid Therapy for Treating Acute Pain

Speaker: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE

8:00 AM – 8:20 AM · Suites 110/111

Chair Address

Speaker: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE

Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS

8:20 AM – 8:30 AM · Suites 110/111

Foundations Graduation & Designation Acknowledgement

Speaker: Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, MPH, MHPE

8:30 AM – 8:55 AM · Suites 110/111

James E. Carter Achievement Award Speaker: Neuroplastic Recovery Therapies for “Chronic” Pain

Speaker: Mark Lumley, PhD

Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM · Grand Lobby South

Poster & Committee Meander

9:55 AM – 10:20 AM · Suites 110/111

Nociplastic Pain: Taking It Back to Your Practice — Pharmacologic Principles & Take Homes for Language with Patients

Speakers: Stephanie Grach, MD, MS; Isabel Green, MD, MHPE; Alexandra Milspaw, PhD; Laura Payne, PhD

10:20 AM – 10:25 AM · Suites 110/111

Stretch Break with PT Team

10:25 AM – 10:50 AM · Suites 110/111

Chronic Abdominal Pain & Role for Neuromodulation

Speaker: Neha Santucci, MBBS, MD

Moderator: Frank Tu, MD, MPH

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM · Suites 110/111

Abstract Presentation

#004: Pilot Development of a Low-Cost Pelvic Floor Simulator for Chronic Pelvic Pain Examination and Procedural Training — Alexandra Dadrat, Indiana University

Moderator: Insiyyah Patanwala, MD

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Suites 104/105

Lunch Symposium with Curable — Non-CME

Pain Science Education & Patient Support Made Easy

Speakers: John Gribbin, Founder & CEO; Sarah Larcker, Head of Marketing

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM · Suites 110/111

Diet and Endometriosis: A Methodologic Perspective

Speaker: Holly Harris, MPH, ScD

Moderator: Sarah R. Till, MD, MPH

12:20 PM – 12:40 PM · Suites 110/111

Nutrition for Chronic Pain

Speaker: Chelsey Hoffman, PA-C, MS

Moderator: Sarah R. Till, MD, MPH

12:40 PM – 12:55 PM · Suites 110/111

Q&A: Nutrition & Pain

Speakers: Holly Harris, MPH, ScD; Chelsey Hoffman, PA-C, MS

Moderator: Sarah R. Till, MD, MPH

12:55 PM – 1:05 PM · Suites 110/111

International Ambassador Presentation

Speaker: Tanvir Singh, MBS, MS — India

Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD

1:05 PM – 1:25 PM · Suites 110/111

The Chronic Overachiever: Surviving Pain

Speaker: Kasey Boehmer, PhD, MPH

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

1:25 PM – 1:30 PM · Suites 110/111

Concluding Remarks

Speakers: Isabel Green, MD, MHPE; Laura Payne, PhD

Research Posters — Unmoderated Presentations

2026 Poster Presentations

Multimodal Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Prospective Clinical Study — Deeksha Singh, Hormonalwings
Association of Prescription of Skeletal Muscle Relaxers and Initiation of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Pelvic Pain — Stephanie Asdell, University of Chicago
Integrating Trauma-Informed Care in Pelvic Rehabilitation: A Grounded Theory — Kristen Anderson, Mayo Clinic
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain at a South African Tertiary Referral Clinic — Vayur Soobiah, Groote Schuur Hospital
The Public Health Burden of Endometriosis-Associated Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Narrative Review — Judia Yael Malachi, Mayo Clinic Arizona
Pain Rehabilitation Program Is an Effective Treatment for Central Sensitization in Women With Endometriosis — Clarissa Diniz, Mayo Clinic Arizona
Barriers and Facilitators to Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment Identification and Engagement: Qualitative Perspectives From Women With Chronic Pelvic Pain — Samantha McKetchnie, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Showing Promise: A Virtual Multicomponent Pain Recovery Intervention Improves Chronic Pelvic Pain & Quality of Life — Kelsey McNamara, Lin Health
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Vulvodynia: A Pilot Study — Emma Ableman, Dell Medical School
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function and Widespread Pain Patterns in Women With IC/BPS and Pelvic Floor Tenderness — Chen Guo, University of Miami
Assessing the Patterns, Compliance and Improvement Following Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Referrals for Chronic Pelvic Pain — Ashley Gubbels, MD, Cleveland Clinic
Management of Chronic Pain in the Emergency Department, a Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis — Morgan Briggs, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
Psychological Determinants of Hysterectomy Decision-Making Among Veterans With Uterine Fibroids: A Qualitative Study — Manasa Satyajit, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Personalizing Neuromodulation Targets for the Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A MAPP Study — Michael Houston, University of Miami
Effects of Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach and Yoga on Menstrual Pain and Heart Rate Variability in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea: Preliminary Findings From an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial — Dilek Çağrı Arslan, Bezmialem Vakif University
Musculoskeletal Adaptations Following Yoga and Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach in Adolescents With Primary Dysmenorrhea: Preliminary Findings From an Ongoing Randomized Controlled Trial — Dilek Çağrı Arslan, Bezmialem Vakif University
Opioid-Free Discharge With Suzetrigine After Urogynecologic Surgery — Neeraj Kohli, Boston Urogyn
The Effect of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Women Presenting With Postpartum Dyspareunia Following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS): An Evidence-Based Review — Maria Giroux, University of Saskatchewan
Efficacy of Internet-Based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Reducing Pain in Women With Provoked Vulvodynia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis — Kumail Mustafa Ali, Jinnah Sindh Medical University
Determining the Diagnostic Value of the Nantes Criteria and MRI Findings in Patients Undergoing CT-Guided Nerve Blocks for Pudendal Neuralgia in Real-World Clinical Settings — Ashley Goyal, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Quantitative Analysis of Mental Health Burden and Postoperative Psychological Outcomes Among Veterans Undergoing Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids — Grace Maszy, University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Beyond Structural Pathology: Functional Restoration Following Reframing of Chronic Visceral Pain in an Adolescent With Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction — Shreya Bellampalli, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Longitudinal Changes in Structural Brain Network Controllability Correlate With Symptom Trajectories in Women With Urinary Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A MAPP Study — Michael Houston, University of Miami
Experimental Pain Predictors of Demographic and Menstrual Cycle Variables in Adolescent Girls With Varying Levels of Menstrual Pain — Laura Seidman, McLean Hospital
Needs Assessment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Knowledge, Confidence, and Practice Patterns Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Trainees in Kenya — Alexandra Dadrat, Indiana University
On the Need for Personalized Onabotulium Toxin-a Injections for Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscles With Concomitant Tenderness — Michael Houston, University of Miami

CME & Continuing Education

Joint providers: Amedco LLC and the International Pelvic Pain Society.
Amedco Joint Accreditation Provider Number: 4008163.

Amedco holds joint accreditation through ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC for continuing education serving healthcare teams.

Physicians: Maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Psychologists: Maximum of 11.75 hours. Amedco is an APA-approved continuing education sponsor and retains responsibility for the educational content.
Nurse practitioners: The published statement describes AANP reciprocity for continuing education from ACCME- and ANCC-accredited activities.
Physician assistants: Maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, which NCCPA accepts toward recertification requirements.

Credit claimed must reflect actual participation. Industry-sponsored sessions identified as non-CME are excluded from accredited programming.

2025 Annual Scientific MeetingJune 13–14, 2025 Virtual

Complete 2025 Program

Select a date to view every archived session, presentation, speaker, and moderator.

Friday, June 13, 2025

12:00 PM - 12:05 PM · Virtual

Welcome & Announcements

Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

12:05 PM - 12:35 PM · Virtual

Presidential Address - The Future of Pelvic Pain Management: A Collaborative Approach

Speaker: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS

12:40 PM - 1:20 PM · Virtual

Chronic Pelvic Pain and Myofascial Dysfunction: “Chicken or the Egg?” The Dynamic Role of Neurogenic Mechanisms in Viscero-somatic Interactions

Moderator: Mark Dassel, MD

Speaker: Jay Shah, MD

1:20 PM - 1:30 PM · Virtual

Q&A

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM · Virtual

Beyond the Individual: Partner Engagement in the Assessment and Treatment of Genital Pain

Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS

Speaker: Marieke DeWitte, PhD

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM · Virtual

Q&A

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM · Virtual

Real World Perspectives on Patient-focused Endometriosis Advances Through Omics, Health Data, and AI

Moderator: Insiyyah Patanwala, MD

Speaker: Linda Giudice, MD, PhD

2:50 PM - 3:20 PM · Virtual

Safety is Priority: The Role of Trauma and Stress in the Development and Maintenance of Chronic Pain Syndromes

Moderator: Insiyyah Patanwala, MD

Speaker: Mel Pohl, MD

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Virtual

Q&A

3:30 PM - 3:40 PM · Virtual

Introducing the IPPS Clinical Foundations Training Program for CPP

Speaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD

3:40 PM - 3:50 PM · Virtual

Break

3:50 PM - 4:05 PM · Virtual

Abstract Presentation: Assessing Adverse Childhood Events (Aces) in Young People Aged 10-18 Years With Period or Pelvic Pain

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: Courtney Munro

4:05 PM - 4:25 PM · Virtual

International Ambassador Presentation

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speakers: Mariana Gomes Pereira & Karen Joseph, MD

4:25 PM - 4:35 PM · Virtual

Q&A

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

4:35 PM - 5:00 PM · Virtual

“This Is Your Brain on Diversity: How Unconscious Bias Guides Decision-Making in the Medical Setting”

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: Timothy Silvestri, PhD

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Virtual

Key Differences in the Evaluation of Male and Female Pelvic Pain

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: Corey Hazama, DPT

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM · Virtual

Q&A

5:45 PM - 5:45 PM · Virtual

Adjourn

Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Saturday, June 14, 2025

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM · Virtual

Coffee & Posters

Moderators: Morgan Briggs, MD & Isabel Green, MD

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM“Pelvic Pain”, Sexual Violence and Institutional Violence: A Scoping Review of the Literature from an Intersectional Feminist ApproachSpeaker: Laia Plaza-Hernández

9:10 AM - 9:20 AMThe Biomechanical Analysis of Individuals Living with Symptoms of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders During Prolonged Standing: A Laboratory-Based Case-Series StudySpeaker: Ava McGrath

9:20 AM - 9:30 AMFeasibility of Virtual Qigong Videos as Adjunctive Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain PatientsSpeaker: Alena Alexander

9:30 AM - 9:40 AMMost Painful Areas in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Cross-Sectional Observational StudyModerator: Zeltia Naia

10:00 AM - 10:05 AM · Virtual

Welcome and Announcements

Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

10:05 AM - 10:30 AM · Virtual

IPPS Chair Address: R U MOVING SOMe? A Global Call to Action on Pelvic Pain

Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD

10:30 AM - 11:10 AM · Virtual

From Visceral Uterine Pain Syndrome to Pelvic Central Sensitization Criteria & Questionnaire

Moderator: Georgine Lamvu, MD

Speaker: Eric Bautrant, MD, PhD

11:10 AM - 11:20 AM · Virtual

Q&A

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM · Virtual

Going Green in Pelvic Pain: Saving Money and Our Planet

Moderator: Isabel Green, MD

Speaker: Kelly Wright, MD

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM · Virtual

Q&A

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM · Virtual

Vaginal Microbiome and Its Effect on Sexual Pain in Menopause

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: Caroline Mitchell, MD, MPH

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM · Virtual

GI Microbiome and Its Effect on Visceral Hypersensitivity - Not For CE Credit

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: William Bulsiewicz, MD

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM · Virtual

Q&A

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM · Virtual

Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM · Virtual

Abstract Presentation: Multi-dose Ibuprofen Prophylaxis for IUD insertion (MIPI): Final Results of a Triple-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Conducted at the Orlando VA Healthcare System

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD

1:45 PM - 1:55 PM · Virtual

Q&A

1:55 PM - 2:15 PM · Virtual

Know Truth for No Pain: Fact or Fiction Myth Busters

Moderators: Jorge Carrillo, MD & Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Panel of Experts: Corey Hazama, DPT, Laura Payne, PhD & Eva Reina, MD

2:15 PM - 2:40 PM · Virtual

21st Century Pain Treatments: Treating Chronic Pain With Sound Wave Therapies

Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD

Speaker: David Rabin, MD, PhD

2:40 PM - 3:05 PM · Virtual

Endometriosis Treatment Patterns in the US

Moderator: Laura Payne, PhD

Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD

3:05 PM - 3:15 PM

Q&A

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM · Virtual

Break

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM · Virtual

Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men: Bridging the Gap Between Body and Brain

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD

Speaker: Jason Kutch, PhD

3:55 PM - 4:20 PM · Virtual

Communication of Pelvic Pain: What Do Clinicians Need to Know?

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD

Speaker: Karen Tang, MD

4:20 PM - 4:45 PM · Virtual

Wherever the Patient Is, That’s Where You Start: How Clinicians Can Create a Sense of Safety and Resourcefulness in a Chaotic World

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

Speaker: Charlie Curtis, BCH

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM · Virtual

Q&A

5:00 PM - 5:25 PM · Virtual

Why Are Our Patients Losing Trust in the Medical System? Addressing Limitations for Acute and Chronic Pain Management for Pelvic Pain Diagnoses

Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

5:25 PM - 5:55 PM · Virtual

Emerging Technologies in Managing Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain Symptoms

Speakers: Erin Carey, MD & Neeraj Kohli, MD, MBA

5:55 PM - 6:00 PM · Virtual

Closing Remarks & Adjourn

Speaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD

CME Information

Jointly provided by: Amedco LLC and IPPS

Accreditation: Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163

Maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians
Maximum of 7.00 APA hours for psychologists
AANP reciprocity: 7.00 hours for nurse practitioners
AMA credit accepted by NCCPA for physician assistants
California physical therapy credit was pending at the time of publication

Participants should claim only credit commensurate with their participation. The GI microbiome session was identified as not eligible for CE credit.

2024 Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 16–19, 2024 Cartagena, Colombia In person

Program — October 16–19, 2024

The 6th World Congress on Abdomino-Pelvic Pain and the 27th IPPS Annual Scientific Meeting was held in Cartagena, Colombia. The archived meeting source identifies pre-congress and post-congress courses and scientific programming held October 16–18.

The former event site did not preserve a readable text schedule that could be safely reproduced here.

CME Information

A formal CME designation statement was not included in the archived public materials. Contact IPPS for historical credit verification.

2023 Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 19–22, 2023 Denver, Colorado In person

Complete 2023 Program

Select a date to view every archived session, presentation, speaker, and moderator.

Thursday, October 19, 2023 - Pre-Conference

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Grand Ballroom 1

Clinical Foundations in Pelvic Pain Course - Expert Panel Discussion for Complex Cases

Speakers: Stacey Bennis, MD (USA), Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA), Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Janelle Moulder, MD (USA) & Corey Silbert, DPT (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:45 AMIntroduction and Review of Virtual Didactic Lecture Content

8:45 AM - 9:30 AMReview of Case Study in Small Groups

9:30 AM - 9:45 AMBreak

9:45 AM - 10:30 AMReview of Case Study in Large Group

10:30 AM - 11:00 AMClinical Pearls, Resources, and Final Comments

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM · Ballroom Foyer

Lunch

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Treating the Whole Person: A Masterclass on Health Psychology Interventions for Chronic Pelvic Pain

Speakers: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Laura Payne, PhD (USA) & Corey Silbert, DPT (USA)

1:00 PM - 1:35 PMIntroduction and CPP 101

1:35 PM - 2:20 PMCPP Assessment: Formal and Informal Assessment Tools

2:20 PM - 3:00 PMPain Science Education & Nervous System Regulation Exercises

3:00 PM - 3:15 PMBreak

3:15 PM - 4:30 PMCase Study and Demonstration

4:30 PM - 5:00 PMOpen Discussion and Q&A

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Ballroom Foyer

Welcome Reception for All Attendees and Exhibitors

Friday, October 20, 2023 - Main Scientific Conference

6:00 AM - 6:45 AM · Grand Ballroom 2

Yoga (separate registration required)

Speaker: Dustienne Miller, CYT, PT, MS, WCS (USA)

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 1 - Pain Mechanisms

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

7:30 AM - 7:40 AMWelcome/AnnouncementsSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

7:40 AM - 8:00 AMPresident's AddressSpeaker: Diana Atashroo, MD (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:45 AMPaul Perry Memorial Award Lecture - The Vital Imperative of Self Preservation in our Clinical Work Force to Prioritize Well-Being - Principles and PearlsSpeaker: Samantha Meltzer-Brody, MD, MPH (USA)

8:45 AM - 9:00 AMQ&A

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Break - Visit Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM · Grand Ballroom 2

Poster Session 1

Moderator: Meryl Alappattu, DPT, PhD (USA)

Low Dose Naltrexone for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Case Series (#003)Speaker: Renee Sullender (USA)

Patient Characteristics Associated with Interest in Pain Psychology for Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain (#004)Speaker: Katharine Ciesielski (USA)

Evaluating Language Processing Artificial Intelligence Answers To Patient-Generated Queries On Chronic Pelvic Pain (#005)Speaker: Carlos Zapata-Caballero (Mexico)

The Burden of Comorbid Central Sensitization-Based Conditions on the Health of Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#006)Speaker: Kelsey Stewart (USA)

Opioid Use 10 Years After Interdisciplinary Pain Program: Are There Long-Lasting Impacts? (#007)Speaker: Lisa Laurenzana (USA)

Identifying Gaps in Pelvic Pain Education: A Scoping Review and Structured Analysis of Obstetrics and Gynecology Training Milestones (#008)Speaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 2 - Sexual Pain and Sexual Health

Moderator: Sara Till, MD, MPH (USA)

9:30 AM - 9:40 AMIntroduction

9:40 AM - 10:10 AMSexual Pain After Gender Affirming SurgerySpeaker: Meryl Alappattu, DPT, PhD (USA)

10:10 AM - 10:40 AMThe Hidden Ecosystem of Sex and Sex TherapySpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

10:40 AM - 11:00 AMQ&A

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Break - Visit Exhibitors

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM · Grand Ballroom 2

Poster Session 2

Moderator: Deirdre Lum, MD (USA)

Dyspareunia in Recreational Female Runners: Investigating Obstetrical and Running Habit Characteristics (#009)Speaker: Julie Wiebe (USA)

Nerve Stimulator Guided Ischiorectal Approach for Pudendal Nerve Block (#011)Speaker: Arun Kalava (USA)

Trauma-Informed Approach for Sex Therapy & Psychosexual Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) Treatment (#012)Speaker: Kayna Cassard (USA)

Vulvodynia and the Vaginal Microbiome: A Preliminary Genomic Analysis Utilizing Artificial Neural Networks (#013)Speaker: Colleen Fitzgerald (USA)

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 3 - Research

Moderator: Innie Chen, MD, MPH, FRCSC (Canada)

11:20 AM - 11:35 AMMast Cell Activation and Elevated VEGF in Endometrial Lesions Contribute to Pelvic Tactile Allodynia and Sensitization of Parabrachial Nucleus in a Mouse Model of Endometriosis (#010)Speaker: Kenny Roman (USA)

11:35 AM - 11:50 AMWithin Network Functional Connectivity Associations with Menstrual Pain, Menstrual Pain Interference, and Lifetime Burden of Menstrual Pain in Adolescent Girls (#001)Speaker: Laura Payne, PhD (USA)

11:50 AM - 12:00 PMQ&A

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM · Ballroom Foyer

Lunch Break - Visit Exhibits

1:00 PM - 2:25 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 4 - Vascular Etiologies for Chronic Pelvic Pain

Moderator: Mario Castellanos, MD (USA)

1:00 PM - 1:10 PMIntroduction

1:10 PM - 1:40 PMGoing Against the Flow: Vascular Etiologies of Pelvic PainSpeaker: Diana Atashroo, MD (USA)

1:40 PM - 2:10 PMClinical Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic Venous DiseaseSpeaker: Brooke Spencer, MD, FSIR (USA)

2:10 PM - 2:25 PMQ&A

2:25 PM - 2:35 PM · Ballroom Foyer

Break - Visit Exhibitors

2:35 PM - 4:00 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 5 - Racial Disparities and Research Gaps in Endometriosis Assessment and Management

Moderator: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, FACOG, CPE (USA)

Speakers: Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH (USA) & Olga Bougie, MPH, MD, FRCSC (USA)

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Wynkoop Brewing

IPPS Annual Fundraiser

Saturday, October 21, 2023 - Main Scientific Conference

6:00 AM - 6:45 AM · Grand Ballroom 2

Yoga (separate registration required)

Speaker: Dustienne Miller, CYT, PT, MS, WCS (USA)

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 6 - Pain Mechanisms

Moderator: Diana Atashroo, MD (USA)

7:30 AM - 7:40 AMWelcome/AnnouncementsSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

7:40 AM - 8:00 AMChair's AddressSpeaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, FACOG, CPE (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:45 AMJames E. Carter Memorial Award Lecture - Chronic Pain and Resilience: How Do We Harness the Power of Joy, Optimism and Love?Speaker: Afton Hassett, Psy.D. (USA)

8:45 AM - 9:00 AMQ&A

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Break - Visit Exhibitors

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM · Grand Ballroom 2

Poster Session 3

Moderator: Isabel Green, MD

Effectiveness of Multimodal Physiotherapy Approaches for the Treatment of Persistent Pelvic Pain in Women: A Systematic Review (#015)Speaker: Malgorzata Starzec-Proserpio (Canada)

Telerehabilitation in Chronic Pelvic Pain (#016)Speaker: Alime Buyuk, PhD (Turkey)

Barriers to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, A Qualitative Study (#017)Speaker: Rebecca Thompson (USA)

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Interventions: Are we in Alignment with Current Evidence? (#018)Speaker: Nicole Hodges (USA)

Pelvic Health Physical Therapists Pain Knowledge and Confidence in Managing Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#019)Speaker: Rebecca Greenwood (USA)

Patient Characteristics Associated with Interest in Pelvic Physical Therapy for Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain (#020)Speaker: Katharine Ciesielski (USA)

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 7 - Assessment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA)

9:30 AM - 9:40 AMIntroduction

9:40 AM - 10:10 AMStandardization of ExamSpeaker: Melanie Meister, MD, MSCI (USA)

10:10 AM - 10:40 AMDefining PFM OveractivitySpeaker: Rachel Worman, DPT (USA)

10:40 AM - 11:00 AMQ&A

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Break - Visit Exhibitors

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM · Grand Ballroom 2

Poster Session 4

Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA)

Validation of a Functional MRI Method to Characterize Candidate Mechanisms in Menstrual Pain (#021)Speaker: Kendra Juliette (USA)

Presence of Endometriosis Negatively Impacts the Pain Experience in Women with Chronic Pelvic-Abdominal Pain: A Cross-Sectional Survey (#022)Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, FACOG, CPE (USA)

Social and Clinical Aspects of Pelvic Pain in Turkey (#023)Speaker: Nilüfer Cerbezer (Turkey)

A Multidisciplinary Chronic Pelvic Pain Service in a Low Resource Setting: The Cape Town Experience (#024)Speaker: Deon Kennedy, MD (South Africa)

“I Feel Less Alone”: Outcomes Following Six-week Persistent Pelvic Pain Psychotherapy Groups for Patients Receiving Specialized Gynecologic Care for Treatment of Pelvic Pain (#025)Speaker: Winnie Hunter (USA)

The Effect of Relaxation and Stretching Exercises on Pain and Quality of Life in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhe (#026)Speaker: Pelin Zöhre (Turkey)

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 8 - Research, Pain Mechanisms

Moderator: Isabel Green, MD

11:20 AM - 11:35 AMAmbassador Presentation - The Transformative Effects of Pelvic Health Physiotherapy in Turkish Society: Optimizing Sexual Function from the Lab to the Pub'Speaker: Alime Buyuk, PhD (Turkey)

11:35 AM - 11:50 AMSeasonal Variation in Emergency Visits for Pelvic and Perineal Pain: A Novel Approach Using Computer-Generated Synthetic Data (#002)Speaker: Innie Chen, MD, MPH, FRCSC (Canada)

11:50 AM - 12:00 PMQ&A

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM · Grand Ballroom 2

Roundtables with the Experts (non-CME) - (requires separate registration)

Speakers: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA), Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA), Mario Castellanos, MD (USA), Mark Dassel, MD (USA), Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH, FACOG, CPE (USA), Melanie Meister, MD, MSCI (USA), Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Adeoti Oshinowo, MD, MPH (USA), Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF (USA), John Vogel, DO (USA), Gabrielle Whitmore, MD (USA) & Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM · Ballroom Foyer

Lunch Break - Visit Exhibits

1:00 PM - 2:25 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 9 - Dysmenorrhea

Moderator: Erin Carey, MD, MSCR (USA)

1:00 PM - 1:10 PMIntroduction

1:10 PM - 1:40 PMDysmenorrhea in the Pediatric and Adolescent PopulationSpeaker: Jessica Shim, MD (USA)

1:40 PM - 2:10 PMNew Concepts Regarding Uterine Fibroid-Related PainSpeaker: Elizabeth Stewart, MD (USA)

2:10 PM - 2:25 PMQ&A

2:25 PM - 2:35 PM · Ballroom Foyer

Break - Visit Exhibitors

2:35 PM - 4:00 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Session 10 - Debunking Social Media Myths - Not Your Regular Discussion Panel

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

Speakers: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA), Erin Carey, MD, MSCR (USA), Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Adeoti Oshinowo, MD, MPH (USA), Corey Silbert, DPT (USA), Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri, MD, FACOG (Colombia) & Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

Sunday, October 22, 2023 - Post-Conference

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM · Ballroom Foyer

Breakfast

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM · Grand Ballroom 1

Integrated Health and Pain Management Specialty Course - New Psychotherapeutic Techniques for Chronic Pelvic Pain

Moderator: Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

Speaker: David D. Clarke MD (USA)

8:30 AM - 9:30 AMCharacteristics and Prevalence of Psychophysiologic Disorders (Brain-Generated Symptoms)

9:30 AM - 9:45 AMBreak

9:45 AM - 10:45 AMDiagnosis of Psychophysiologic Disorders Part I

10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBreak

11:00 AM - 12:00 PMDiagnosis of Psychophysiologic Disorders Part II & Treatment of Psychophysiologic Disorders Part I

12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch

12:45 PM - 1:30 PMTreatment of Psychophysiologic Disorders Part II

1:30 PM - 1:45 PMBreak

1:45 PM - 2:30 PMCase examples and Q&A

CME Information

Jointly provided by: Amedco LLC and IPPS

Accreditation: Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163

Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Approved for APA hours
California physical therapy application was submitted for review

The archived CME page did not state a numerical maximum for physician or psychology credit.

2022 Annual Scientific MeetingSeptember 30–October 2, 2022 Virtual

Complete 2022 Program

Select a date to view every archived session, presentation, speaker, and moderator.

Friday, September 30, 2022 - Main Scientific Conference: 25 Years of Pelvic Pain Education

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM · Virtual

Session 1

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

9:30 AM - 9:35 AMWelcome/AnnouncementsModerator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

9:35 AM - 9:50 AMPresidential AddressSpeaker: Erin Teeter Carey, MD (USA)

9:50 AM - 10:50 AMPaul Perry Memorial Award Lecture - Preventing and Managing Chronic Pain in Childhood: Implications Across the Life CourseSpeaker: Tonya Palermo, PhD (USA)

10:50 AM - 11:00 AMQ&A

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM · Virtual

Break

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM · Virtual

Poster Viewing - Group 1

Sexual Pain in Women with Chronic Pain and Childhood Sexual Abuse (#003)Speaker: Alexandra Foxx (USA)

Lasers in the Treatment of Vulvodynia: A Scoping Review (#004)Speaker: Malgorzata Starzec-Proserpio (Poland)

Does Pudendal Nerve Block Improve Perioperative Pain Following OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection for Myofascial Pelvic Pain? (#005)Speaker: Paulette Coombs (USA)

Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Function of Adolescents with Chronic Abdominal Pain (#006)Speaker: See Wan Tham (USA)

Is There a Correlation Between Idiopathic Scoliosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females? (#007)Speaker: Ayça Aklar (Turkey)

Transvaginal PBMT Photon Fluency Enhanced with Tissue Cooling (#008)Speaker: Nolan Hetz (USA)

The Association of Endosalpingiosis with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#009)Speaker: Gregory Lewis (USA)

“They Do Make You Feel Embarrassed or Ashamed or Like You're Crazy”: Patient-provider Communication About Vulvar Pain (#010)Speaker: Caroline Rowland (USA)

Endometriosis-associated Pain and Adverse Childhood Events: Is Resiliency the Missing Puzzle Piece? (#011)Speaker: Christine Sieberg (USA)

11:15 AM - 12:35 PM · Virtual

Session 2 - Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions

Moderator: Diana Atashroo, MD (USA)

11:15 AM - 11:25 AMIntroductionSpeaker: Diana Atashroo, MD (USA)

11:25 AM - 12:25 PMCOPC’s Merging Physicians and Patient’s PerspectivesSpeakers: Christin Veasley, BSc (USA) & David Williams, MD (USA)

12:25 PM - 12:35 PMQ&A

12:35 PM - 1:15 PM · Virtual

Lunch Break

12:35 PM - 1:15 PM · Virtual

Poster Viewing - Group 2

Childhood Pelvic Pain in Survivors of Childhood Sexual Trauma (#012)Speaker: Alexandra Foxx (USA)

Dysmenorrhea Catastrophizing and Functional Impairment in Female Pelvic Pain (#013)Speaker: Rui Li (USA)

Experience with Treatments as Reported by Persons with Chronic Pelvic Pain in the General Population (#014)Speaker: Hannah Lewis (USA)

The Use of Telemedicine in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Is It Effective? (#015)Speaker: Brady Coad (USA)

External Myofascial Mobilization Improves Both Short and Long-term Outcomes in Males with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#016)Speaker: Ajimsha Sharafudeen (Qatar)

Hypnotherapy Use and Acceptance in Patients with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#017)Speaker: Priyal Fadadu (USA)

The Impact of Mind-Body Medicine on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain (#018)Speaker: Aakriti Carrubba (USA)

1:15 PM - 1:55 PM · Virtual

Session 3

Moderator: Mario Castellanos, MD (USA)

1:15 PM - 1:30 PMAmbassador Presentation - Integrating Interdisciplinary Care Into Practice: Engaging the Canadian Healthcare CommunitySpeaker: Innie Chen, MD, MPH, FRCSC (Canada)

1:30 PM - 1:45 PMEffect of Multi-dose Ibuprofen on Intrauterine Device Insertional Pain Level (#001)Speaker: Helena Quach (USA)

1:45 PM - 1:55 PMQ&A

1:55 PM - 2:05 PM · Virtual

Break

2:05 PM - 3:25 PM · Virtual

Session 4 - Sexual Pain

Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA)

2:05 PM - 2:15 PMIntroductionSpeaker: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA)

2:15 PM - 2:45 PMSexual Pain a PT’s PerspectiveSpeaker: Jandra Mueller, DPT,MS (USA)

2:45 PM - 3:15 PMManaging Female Sexual Dysfunction in Your PracticeSpeaker: Maria Uloko, MD (USA)

3:15 PM - 3:25 PMQ&A

3:25 PM - 3:35 PM · Virtual

Break

3:35 PM - 4:45 PM · Virtual

Session 5 - Pelvic Pain Feud

Moderator: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA)

3:35 PM - 4:35 PMTeam A vs Team B

4:35 PM - 4:45 PMQ&A

Saturday, October 1, 2022 - Main Scientific Conference: 25 Years of Pelvic Pain Education

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM · Virtual

Session 6

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

9:30 AM - 9:35 AMWelcome/AnnouncementsSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

9:35 AM - 9:50 AMWalk Down Memory LaneSpeakers: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA) & Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA)

9:50 AM - 10:50 AMJames E. Carter Memorial Award Lecture - Individual Differences in Pain: The Biopsychosocial Model in ActionSpeaker: Roger Fillingim, MD (USA)

10:50 AM - 11:00 AMQ&A

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM · Virtual

Coffee Break

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM · Virtual

Poster Viewing - Group 3

Acceptability of Transvaginal Photobiomodulation Among Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#019)Speaker: Christana Ajewole (USA)

Telerehabilitation for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Scoping Review (#020)Speaker: Alime Buyuk (Turkey)

Perineural Onabotulinumtoxin-A Infiltration of the Pudendal Nerve in Patients Presenting with Non-entrapped Pudendal Neuralgia (#021)Speaker: Arndt van Ophoven (Germany)

Validation of Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis ICD-10 Diagnostic Codes and Characterization of Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Patients at a Canadian Academic Tertiary Care Centre (#022)Speaker: Innie Chen, MD, MPH, FRCSC (Canada)

The Effects of Race/Ethnicity on the Experience of Persons with Chronic Pelvic Pain – The EXPECPP Study (#023)Speaker: Christana Ajewole (USA)

Patient Reported Impact of Chronic Pelvic Pain on Quality of Life (#024)Speaker: Lauren Lu (USA)

Satisfaction with Care, Pain Impact, and Interference with Quality of Life among Persons with Chronic Pelvic Pain in the General Population (#025)Speaker: Kelsey Manko (USA)

Predictors of Absenteeism in Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#026)Speaker: Alexandra Foxx (USA)

11:15 AM - 12:35 PM · Virtual

Session 7 - Psychosocial Perspective

Moderator: Erin Teeter Carey, MD (USA)

11:15 AM - 11:25 AMIntroductionSpeaker: Erin Teeter Carey, MD (USA)

11:25 AM - 11:55 AMPsychological Interventions for BPS/ICSpeaker: Lindsey Colman McKernan, PhD, MPH (USA)

11:55 AM - 12:25 PMGuilty by Association: How Behavioral Conditioning Can Hurt and Heal Relationships in CPPSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

12:25 PM - 12:35 PMQ&A

12:35 PM - 1:15 PM · Virtual

Roundtables with the Experts (non-CME) - (requires separate registration)

12:35 PM - 1:15 PM · Virtual

Lunch Break

1:15 PM - 1:55 PM · Virtual

Session 8

Moderator: Mario Castellanos, MD (USA)

1:15 PM - 1:30 PMAmbassador Presentation - Education is Not the Learning of Facts, but the Training of Minds to ThinkSpeaker: Karen Joseph, FRANZCOG, FFPMANZCA (Australia)

1:30 PM - 1:45 PMElucidating the Neural Underpinnings of Co-morbid Endometriosis and Migraine: A Pilot fMRI Investigation (#002)Speaker: Christine Sieberg (USA)

1:45 PM - 1:55 PMQ&A

1:55 PM - 2:05 PM · Virtual

Coffee Break

1:55 PM - 2:05 PM · Virtual

Poster Viewing - Group 4

Improvements from Small Group Multidisciplinary Pain Management Intervention for Women Living with Pelvic Pain Maintain at 12 Months (#027)Speaker: Karen Joseph, FRANZCOG, FFPMANZCA (Australia)

Collection of Electronic Patient-reported Symptoms in Patients with Vulvodynia using Epic MyChart Survey (#028)Speaker: Sania Rahim (USA)

Transvaginal Photobiomodulation for the Management of Treatment Resistant Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Report form Real World Clinical Settings (#029)Speaker: Charles Butrick (USA)

When Sex isn’t Fun: Qualitative Descriptions of Vulvodynia and Its Effects on Dating, Relationships, and Sex (#030)Speaker: Caroline Rowland (USA)

Racial Differences In the Surgical Evaluation for Chronic Pelvic Pain (#031)Speaker: Gabrielle Whitmore (USA)

A Novel Approach To Treat Chronic Pelvic Pain Utilizing Self-induced Therapeutic Tremor (#032)Speaker: Laurel Carbone (USA)

Phenotyping Chronic Pancreatitis Pain Based on 7-day Daily Diary Pain Assessment (#033)Speaker: Rui Li (USA)

2:05 PM - 3:25 PM · Virtual

Session 9 - Endometriosis

Moderator: Juan D Villegas Echeverri, MD, FACOG (Colombia)

2:05 PM - 2:15 PMIntroductionSpeaker: Juan D Villegas Echeverri, MD, FACOG (Colombia)

2:15 PM - 2:45 PMThe Role of Imaging in Diagnosing EndometriosisSpeaker: Pejman Ghanouni, MD (USA)

2:45 PM - 3:15 PMThe Central Sensitization Inventory in EndometriosisSpeaker: Paul Yong, MD, PhD, FRCSC (Canada)

3:15 PM - 3:25 PMQ&A

3:25 PM - 3:35 PM · Virtual

Break

3:35 PM - 4:45 PM · Virtual

Session 10

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

3:35 PM - 4:35 PMPelvic Pain Controversies - Not Your Regular Discussion Panel “Say Yeah/ Say Nay”

4:35 PM - 4:45 PMQ&A

Sunday, October 2, 2022 - Post-conference: Not So Basic Physical Therapy (requires separate registr

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM · Virtual

Session 1

Moderators: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA) & Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF (USA)

10:00 AM - 10:15 AMIntroduction to Complex Case ManagementSpeaker: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF (USA)

10:15 AM - 10:30 AMEndometriosis Prevalence and Disease ProfileSpeaker: Stephanie Prendergast, PT, MPT (USA)

10:30 AM - 10:45 AMMedical Screening and Surgical and Pharmacological Intervention OptionsSpeaker: Stephanie Prendergast, PT, MPT (USA)

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM · Virtual

Coffee Break

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Virtual

Session 2

Moderators: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA) & Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF (USA)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PMFunctional Nutritional Assessment and Intervention for the Physical TherapistSpeaker: Jandra Mueller, DPT,MS (USA)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PMMusculoskeletal and Viscero-fascial Assessment and Intervention for the Physical TherapistSpeaker: Ramona Horton, MPT, DPT (USA)

1:00 PM - 1:30 PMPsychosocial Screening and Pain Science Education Integration for the Physical TherapistSpeaker: Jill Mueller, PT (Canada)

1:30 PM - 2:00 PMMultidisciplinary Team PanelSpeakers: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA), Ramona Horton, MPT, DPT (USA), Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Jandra Mueller, DPT,MS (USA), Jill Mueller, PT (Canada) & Stephanie Prendergast, PT, MPT (USA)

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM · Virtual

Lunch Break

2:40 PM - 4:40 PM · Virtual

Session 3

Moderators: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA) & Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF (USA)

Breakout Room Moderators: Ramona Horton, MPT, DPT (USA), Jill Mueller, PT (Canada), Jandra Mueller, DPT,MS (USA) & Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD, IF (USA)

2:40 PM - 3:10 PMCase Dissection 1 - Patient GoalsSpeakers: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA) & Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS (USA)

3:10 PM - 3:40 PMCase Dissection 2 - Treatment TriageSpeakers: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA) & Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS (USA)

3:40 PM - 4:10 PMCase Dissection 3 - Problem SolvingSpeakers: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA) & Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS (USA)

4:10 PM - 4:40 PMQ&A

Pelvic Pain Management Fundamentals Course (requires separate registration)

8:00 AM - 9:50 AM · Virtual

Session 1

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:05 AMProgram Introduction – WelcomeSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

8:05 AM - 8:15 AMChronic Pelvic Pain 101Speaker: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

8:15 AM - 8:25 AMCreating an Interdisciplinary “A” TeamSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

8:25 AM - 8:45 AMComprehensive Assessment for CPP PatientsSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

8:45 AM - 9:35 AMPain PathophysiologySpeaker: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

9:35 AM - 9:50 AMQ&A

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM · Virtual

Coffee Break

10:10 AM - 12:45 PM · Virtual

Session 2

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

10:10 AM - 10:50 AMNeuro-musculoskeletal FoundationsSpeaker: Stacey Bennis, MD (USA)

10:50 AM - 11:05 AMHistory Taking SimplifiedSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

11:05 AM - 11:15 AMQ&A

11:15 AM - 11:45 AMGynecological Considerations of CPPSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

11:45 AM - 12:15 PMGastrointestinal Considerations of CPPSpeaker: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMUrological Considerations of CPPSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM · Virtual

Lunch Break

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM · Virtual

Session 3

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

1:45 PM - 2:45 PMPhysical ExamSpeakers: Stacey Bennis, MD (USA), Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA) & Corey Silbert, DPT (USA)

2:45 PM - 3:15 PMBehavioral Approaches in Chronic PainSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

3:15 PM - 3:45 PMPain Pharmacology 101Speaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM · Virtual

Coffee Break

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Virtual

Session 4

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PMExpert Panel Discussion for Complex CasesSpeakers: Stacey Bennis, MD (USA), Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA), Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Janelle Moulder, MD (USA) & Corey Silbert, DPT (USA)

5:00 PM - 5:30 PMQ&A

Live CME Information

Jointly provided by: Amedco LLC and IPPS

18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
18.25 APA hours
18.25 ASWB general continuing education credits
New York social work: 18.25 hours
Texas PT: 18.25 CCUs, approval #75907TX
California PT: 18.25 hours
Florida PT approval #IC22102346

Participants were instructed to claim credit only for the portions completed.

2021 Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 21–24, 2021 Baltimore, Maryland In person

Complete 2021 Program

Select a date to view every archived session, presentation, speaker, and moderator.

Thursday, October 21, 2021 - Pre-conference (requires separate registration)

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM · Pre-function Area

It’s Time to Connect! Meet and Greet with Regional Colleagues (incl. breakfast)

8:00 AM - 9:50 AM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 1

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:05 AMIntroduction

8:05 AM - 8:15 AMChronic Pelvic Pain 101Speaker: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

8:15 AM - 8:25 AMCreating an Interdisciplinary “A” TeamSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

8:25 AM - 8:45 AMComprehensive Assessment for CPP PatientsSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

8:45 AM - 9:35 AMPain PathophysiologySpeaker: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

9:35 AM - 9:50 AMQ&A

9:50 AM - 10:10 AM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

10:10 AM - 12:45 PM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 2

Moderator: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

10:10 AM - 10:50 AMNeuro-musculoskeletal FoundationsSpeakers: Stacey Bennis, MD (USA) & Corey Silbert, DPT (USA)

10:50 AM - 11:05 AMHistory Taking Simplified (Small groups review the IPPS Pelvic Pain Assessment with case study)Speaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

11:05 AM - 11:15 AMQ&A

11:15 AM - 11:45 AMGynecological Considerations of CPPSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

11:45 AM - 12:15 PMGastrointestinal Considerations of CPPSpeaker: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

12:15 PM - 12:45 PMUrological Considerations of CPPSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM · Pre-function Area

Lunch (light lunch included)

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 3

Moderator: Janelle Moulder, MD (USA)

1:45 PM - 2:45 PMPhysical ExamSpeakers: Stacey Bennis, MD (USA) & Corey Silbert, DPT (USA)

2:45 PM - 3:15 PMBehavioral Approaches in Chronic PainSpeaker: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA)

3:15 PM - 3:45 PMPain Pharmacology 101Speaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 4

5:00 PM - 5:30 PMQ&A

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Pre-function Area

Welcome Reception (open for all meeting attendees)

Friday, October 22, 2021 - Main Conference

6:00 AM - 6:45 AM · Maryland Ballroom F

Morning Yoga (requires separate registration)

6:45 AM - 7:30 AM · Baltimore Ballroom

Industry Sponsored Breakfast Symposium

7:30 AM - 8:50 AM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 1

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

7:30 AM - 7:40 AMWelcome/AnnouncementsSpeaker: Sara Till, MD, MPH (USA)

7:40 AM - 8:00 AMPresidential AddressSpeaker: Mario Castellanos, MD (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:40 AMPaul Perry Memorial Award Lecture - Building Resilience in Times of UncertaintySpeaker: Ronald Epstein, MD (USA)

8:40 AM - 8:50 AMQ&A

8:50 AM - 9:20 AM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

8:50 AM - 9:20 AM · Maryland Ballroom E

Poster Session 1

Cortical Mechanisms of Visual Hypersensitivity in Women at Risk for Chronic Pelvic (#004)Speaker: Matthew Kmiecik, PhD (USA)

Postoperative Pain Outcomes in the Setting of Endometriosis and Nonrelaxing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (#005)Speaker: Priyal Fadadu, MD (USA)

A Descriptive Analysis of Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Pudendal Neuralgia (#006)Speaker: Nicole Afuape, MD (USA)

Treatment for Pelvic Floor Myalgia and Myofascial Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review (#007)Speaker: Olivia Higgins, MD (USA)

The Impact of a Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Physical Examination Workshop on Resident Physician Knowledge and Confidence (#008)Speaker: Hyunwoo June Choo, MD, MPH (USA)

A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Assessment Tools to Detect Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain (#009)Speaker: Supuni Kapurubandara, MBBS, FRANZCOG (Australia)

9:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 2 - Patient-informed Care of Pelvic Pain

Moderator: Kenneth Barron, MD (USA)

9:20 AM - 9:25 AMIntroduction

9:25 AM - 9:55 AMBench to Beltway to Bedside: Advocacy for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic PainSpeaker: Heather Guidone, BCPA (USA)

9:55 AM - 10:25 AMPatient-informed Research in EndometriosisSpeaker: Noemie Elhadad, PhD (USA)

10:25 AM - 10:55 AMIncreasing Patient Engagement in Management of Pelvic PainSpeaker: Elise De, MD (USA)

10:55 AM - 11:05 AMAbstract Presentation - Using a Modified e-Delphi Process in the Multi-Stage Development of a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Genito-Pelvic Dyspareunia (#001)Speaker: Nisha Marshall, BScH (Canada)

11:05 AM - 11:15 AMAmbassador ReportSpeaker: Innie Chen, MD, MPH, FRCSC (Canada)

11:15 AM - 11:30 AMQ&A

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM · Pre-function Area

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:40 PM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 3 - Disparities and Social Justice in Chronic Pelvic Pain

Moderator: Karen Brandon, DSc, PT, WCS (USA)

1:00 PM - 1:05 PMIntroduction

1:05 PM - 1:35 PMRace, Sex, and the Pelvic FloorSpeaker: Uchenna Ossai, DPT (USA)

1:35 PM - 2:05 PMEndometriosis as a Public Health and Social Justice IssueSpeaker: Jhumka Gupta, ScD, MPH (USA)

2:05 PM - 2:15 PMAmbassador ReportSpeaker: Deon Kennedy, MBChB, MMED, FCOG (South Africa)

2:15 PM - 2:40 PMQ&A

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

2:40 PM - 3:10 PM · Maryland Ballroom E

Poster Session 2

Use of High Power Radio Frequency and Two Channels in the Solution of Urological and Gynecological Pathologies (#010)Speaker: Jesus Rodrigues Lastra, MD, PHD (Venezuela)

Combination Natural Substances (Boron+Curcimin+Piperin) Inhibit Proliferation And Induce Apoptosis Of Endometriotic Cells In Vitro (#011)Speaker: Mert Yesiladali, MD (Turkey)

Providers' Educational Preparation & Attitudes Towards Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain (#012)Speaker: Aleshia Carlsen-Bryan, MA (USA)

Trigger Point Injections Followed by Immediate Myofascial Release in the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Tension Myalgia (#013)Speaker: Gregory Lewis, MBBS (USA)

NIH HEAL Initiative: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes Early Phase Pain Investigation Clinical Network (EPPIC-Net) (#014)Speaker: Barbara Karp, MD (USA)

10-Year Experience with OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) Injections for the Treatment of Myofascial Pelvic Pain (#015)Speaker: Gregory Lewis, MBBS (USA)

3:10 PM - 5:20 PM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 4 - Building an Adaptable and Resilient Pelvic Pain Practice

Moderator: Allyson Shrikhande, MD (USA)

3:10 PM - 3:15 PMIntroduction

3:15 PM - 3:35 PMUsing Social Media to Reach PatientsSpeaker: Lauren Trosch, PT, DPT (USA)

3:35 PM - 3:55 PMAssembling a Multidisciplinary Team for Optimal Care of Pelvic PainSpeaker: Catherine Allaire, MD (Canada)

3:55 PM - 4:15 PMTelehealth in Gynecologic Care of Pelvic PainSpeaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA)

4:15 PM - 4:35 PMTelehealth in Pelvic Floor Physical TherapySpeaker: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA)

4:35 PM - 4:55 PMPearls for Billing and Coding for Pelvic PainSpeaker: Kenneth Barron, MD (USA)

4:55 PM - 5:05 PMAmbassador ReportSpeaker: Fatemah Alhadhoud, MBBCh, MD, KBOG, MIGS (Kuwait)

5:05 PM - 5:20 PMQ&A

5:20 PM - 5:30 PM · Pre-function Area

Break

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Awards and IPPS Annual Business Meeting

7:00 PM - 10:30 PM · Pickles Pub at Camden Yards

Happy Hour Fundraiser

Saturday, October 23, 2021 - Main Conference

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM · Maryland Ballroom F

Morning Yoga (requires separate registration)

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM · Pre-function Area

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 8:50 AM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 5

Moderator: Sara Till, MD, MPH (USA)

7:30 AM - 7:40 AMWelcome/AnnouncementsSpeaker: Sara Till, MD, MPH (USA)

7:40 AM - 8:00 AMChair ReportSpeaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA)

8:00 AM - 8:40 AMJames E. Carter Memorial Award Lecture - The Reign of Pain: Determining When the Brain is the Source of Pelvic PainSpeaker: Howard Schubiner, MD (USA)

8:40 AM - 8:50 AMQ&A

8:50 AM - 9:20 AM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

8:50 AM - 9:20 AM · Maryland Ballroom E

Poster Session 3

Characterization of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) in Men: Case Series Study of Men Treated in a Pelvic Pain Unit in Bogota (Colombia) (#016)Speaker: Ana Herrera-Betancourt, MD, FACOG (Colombia)

Central Sensitization in Patients with Pelvic Pain: Factors Influencing the CSI Score (#017)Speaker: Ingrid Schuttert, MSc (The Netherlands)

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence For Efficient Chronic Pelvic Pain Data Collection (#018)Speaker: Harrison Gottlich, BS (USA)

Healthcare Utilization Among Patients With Chronic Pelvic Pain: Data From A Large U.S. Claims Database (#019)Speaker: Viengneesee Thao, PhD (USA)

Chronic Genitopelvic Pain and Pleasure: Does Ability to Experience Vulvar Pleasure Impact Scores on the 6 Dimensions of the Female Sexual Function Index? (#020)Speaker: Theodora Mautz, BA (USA)

The Effect of COVID-19 on Outpatient Visits for Pelvic Pain (#021)Speaker: Alexander Wang, MD (USA)

9:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 6 - Addressing the Whole Pain Experience

Moderator: Tim Deimling, MD (USA)

9:20 AM - 9:25 AMIntroduction

9:25 AM - 9:55 AMSleep Management and Persistent Pelvic PainSpeaker: Mark Shepherd, DPT (USA)

9:55 AM - 10:25 AMYoga for Pelvic Pain: A Strategy for Patient Self-EfficacySpeaker: Dustienne Miller, CYT, PT, MS, WCS (USA)

10:25 AM - 10:55 AMBalancing Infertility and Pain Considerations in Management of EndometriosisSpeaker: Erkut Attar, MD, PhD (Turkey)

10:55 AM - 11:05 AMAbstract Presentation - Comparative Self-reported Sexual Functioning Relative to Pelvic Pain Burden (#002)Speaker: Eva Reina, MD (USA)

11:05 AM - 11:15 AMAmbassador ReportSpeaker: Mariana Conforto (Brazil)

11:15 AM - 11:30 AMQ&A

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM · Pre-function Area

Lunch

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM · Baltimore Ballroom

Roundtables with the Experts (non-CME) - (requires separate registration)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMUpdate on Patient Informed Research in EndometriosisSpeaker: Noemie Elhadad, PhD (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMChronic Pain SyndromesSpeaker: Frank Tu, MD (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMNeuropathic Pelvic Pain & TreatmentsSpeaker: Mario Castellanos, MD (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMDisparities and Social Justice in Chronic Pelvic PainSpeaker: Uchenna Ossai, DPT (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMMultidisciplinary Care within a Physical Therapy PracticeSpeaker: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMAbdominal Wall & GI Associated PainSpeaker: Linda Lee, MD, MBA (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMVulvar Disorders & Pelvic PainSpeaker: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA)

11:30 AM - 12:15 PMUsing Social Media to Reach PatientSpeaker: Lauren Trosch, PT, DPT (USA)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMEndometriosis and Pelvic PainSpeaker: Heather Guidone, BCPA (USA)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMBladder Pain Syndrome/ICSpeaker: Charles Butrick, MD, FPMRS (USA)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMChronic Pain SyndromesSpeaker: Kenneth Barron, MD (USA)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMVulvar Disorders & Pelvic PainSpeaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMNeuropathic Pelvic Pain & TreatmentsSpeaker: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMMultidisciplinary Care within a Physical Therapy PracticeSpeaker: Alime Buyuk, MPT (Turkey)

12:30 PM - 1:15 PMManaging Endometriosis Infertility in the Setting of Pelvic PainSpeaker: Erkut Attar, MD, PhD (Turkey)

1:30 PM - 3:40 PM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 7 - Not All Pelvic Pain is Gynecologic

Moderator: Sara Till, MD, MPH (USA)

1:30 PM - 1:35 PMIntroduction

1:35 PM - 2:05 PMIntegrative Approach to Functional GI DisordersSpeaker: Linda Lee, MD, MBA (USA)

2:05 PM - 2:35 PMManaging Psychological Contributors to PainSpeaker: Sheera Lerman Zohar, PhD (USA)

2:35 PM - 3:05 PMPelvic Venous Disorders and Chronic Pelvic PainSpeaker: Neil Khilnani, MD, FSIR, FAVLS (USA)

3:05 PM - 3:15 PMAbstract Presentation - Altered Function and Structure of Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex in Men with Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (#003)Speaker: Moheb Yani, PhD (USA)

3:15 PM - 3:25 PMAmbassador ReportSpeaker: Karen Joseph, FRANZCOG, FFPMANZCA (New Zealand)

3:25 PM - 3:40 PMQ&A

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM · Maryland Ballroom E

Poster Session 4

Telerehabilitation for Persistent Pelvic Girdle Pain within a Biopsychosocial Framework - A Case Report (#022)Speaker: Malgorzata Starzec-proserpio, PhD (Poland)

Treatment of Chronic Mesh-induced Pelvic Pain with Botulinum Toxin (#023)Speaker: Kirk Levins, MD (Ireland)

Transvaginal Photobiomodulation for Vulvodynia: A Pilot Report from Real-world Clinical Settings (#024)Speaker: Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA)

Diagnosing Endometriosis using Artificial Intelligence on Ultrasound (#025)Speaker: Jennifer Dai, BA (USA)

Pain and Quality of Life after Complete Pelvic Peritonectomy for Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain: a Prospective Pilot Study (#026)Speaker: Meenal Misal, MD (USA)

Effects of Internal and External Myofascial Trigger Point Release Tecniques on Anorectal Angle in Women with Pelvic Pain (#027)Speaker: Alime Buyuk, PhD(c) (Turkey)

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM · Maryland Ballroom ABC

Session 8 – Controversies in Pelvic Pain Panel Discussion

Moderator: Jorge Carrillo, MD (USA)

Panel DiscussionSpeakers: Erkut Attar, MD, PhD (Turkey), Heather Jeffcoat, DPT (USA), Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH (USA), Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, Med (USA), Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA) & Erin Teeter Carey, MD (USA)

Sunday, October 24, 2021 - Post-conference (requires separate registration)

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM · Pre-function Area

Breakfast

7:30 AM - 9:40 AM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 1

Moderators: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA) & Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

7:30 AM - 7:40 AMWelcome & Introduction of Faculty Layout of the Course

7:40 AM - 8:30 AMBeyond the Controversary: Trigger Points and Dry NeedlingSpeaker: Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS (USA)

8:30 AM - 8:40 AMQ&A

8:40 AM - 9:30 AMAcu-What?: Modern Research on Pain Management using Ancient Ways - What does current scientific research tell us on how both acupuncture and acupressure work.Speaker: Richard Harris, PhD (USA)

9:30 AM - 9:40 AMQ&A

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 2

Moderators: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA) & Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

10:00 AM - 10:50 AMAuricular Acupuncture: The Gateway to Balancing the Body - Connecting Ancient Ways to Current ScienceSpeaker: Joseph Audette, MA, MD (USA)

10:50 AM - 11:00 AMQ&A

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Pre-function Area

Lunch (light lunch included)

11:45 AM - 1:15 PM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 3 - Experiential Breakout Groups

Moderators: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA) & Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

Trigger Point PalpationSpeaker: Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS (USA)

Auricular AcupunctureSpeaker: Joseph Audette, MA, MD (USA)

Acupressure – Self AppliedSpeaker: Richard Harris, PhD (USA)

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM · Pre-function Area

Coffee Break

1:30 PM - 3:15 PM · Baltimore Ballroom

Session 4

Moderators: Amy Stein, DPT, BCB-PMD , IF (USA) & Kathryn Witzeman, MD, FACOG (USA)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PMFaculty Panel Discussion and Case PresentationsSpeakers: Joseph Audette, MA, MD (USA), Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS (USA) & Richard Harris, PhD (USA)

3:00 PM - 3:15 PMQ&A

CME Information

Jointly provided by: Amedco LLC and IPPS

27.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
27.0 psychologist contact hours
27.0 ASWB general continuing education credits
New York social work: 27.0 hours
Texas PT: 27 CCUs, approval #75306TX
California PT application was submitted for review

Learners were required to attend selected sessions in full and complete an evaluation to receive a certificate. Partial credit for individual sessions was unavailable.

2019 Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 17–20, 2019 Toronto, Ontario, Canada In person

Program — October 17–20, 2019

Clinical Foundations: An Integrated Approach to Evaluation and Treatment

New Perspectives on Endometriosis and Chronic Pain Syndromes

Pain mechanisms, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, musculoskeletal care, vulvar and vaginal pain, novel treatments, poster sessions, and expert roundtables

Pre- and post-conference educational sessions

CME Information

A separate CME designation statement was not preserved with the archived public program.

2018 Annual Scientific MeetingOctober 18–21, 2018 Chicago, Illinois In person

Program — October 18–21, 2018

The archived program book documented the multi-day Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago, including scientific sessions, faculty presentations, poster programming, and conference activities.