Date: Monday 3 Nov. 2025

Id 21
Topic Pelvic Floor & Bladder
Main Speaker Claire Hentzen (France)
Co Speakers Nicolas Turmel (France), Charles Joussain (France), Jalesh Panicker (UK), Stefania Musco (Italy), Klaus Krogh (Denmark)
Attendees 60
Extra Fees 50 euros

This workshop will give an overview of the different pelvic dysfunctions experienced by people with central nervous diseases, with a special attention paid on their assessment. It will deliver a very practical management approach and underline the key role of physiatrist along the course of the disease. Pelvic dysfunctions remain the most bothering disabilities significantly impacting patients quality of life. PRM specialists should play a key role in their global evaluation from initial assessment to long term follow up, aiming to deliver a personalized management to each patient.

Chair Claire Hentzen

14H Overview of workshop objectives and topics. Claire Hentzen

14H05 Neurophysiology of lower urinary tract dysfunction in people with neurological disorders. Jalesh Panicker

14H20 Assessment of lower urinary tract dysfunction: history taking, questionnaires, investigations required. Nicolas Turmel

14H35 Management of neurogenic detrusor overactivity. Charles Joussain

14H50 Short intermission for networking and discussion.

15H The importance of PRM in managing bladder disorders – special focus on intermittent catheterization. Claire Hentzen

15H15 How to manage neurogenic bowel disorders? Klaus Krogh

15H30 Let’s talk about sex – management of sexual dysfunction. Stefania Musco

15H45 Open discussion and summary.