Hatch PRO · Advanced Clinical Training

Assessment and management
of the active female.

A 2-day practical course for pelvic health physios and osteos who want to advance their practice beyond the plinth.

Liverpool Women's Hospital · 23-24 January 2027

Apply now £899 · Application required · Places limited
Pelvic health physios Pelvic health osteos 4hrs online pre-learning 2-day practical Liverpool Women's Hospital
Who is this for

Built for clinicians
who want to advance.

This is an advanced clinical course. Not an introduction. It's designed for registered physios and osteopaths who are already working with active women in pelvic health and want a deeper, more functional framework for assessment and management beyond the plinth.

Pelvic health physios and osteos working with active women
Clinicians who want to go beyond traditional or conservative methods
Professionals ready to take women beyond symptom management
Those ready to bridge the gap between the clinic and the real world
Pre-requisites

What you'll need
to apply.

HCPC or GOsC registration

Registration number required on application

Valid professional insurance

Proof of cover required on application

Competency in digital vaginal assessment

Course certificate or proof of competency from line manager required on application

Summary of clinical experience with female patients

A short summary of your experience required on application

2 days. Liverpool Women's Hospital.
Advanced clinical training for healthcare professionals.

Hatch PRO · Liverpool Women's Hospital · 23-24 January 2027

Course Outline

Online Pre-Learning Modules
2 Days In-Person Practical

4 hours of online pre-learning delivered on an app followed by 2 full days of hands-on practical training at Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Online · Pre-learning

Foundations and assessment preparation

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Approx 4 hours of pre-recorded content to complete before the practical days. Sets the clinical and theoretical foundation for everything covered in person.

Principles of the pelvic floor in dynamic movement
Principles of the core canister and management of intra-abdominal pressure
Deeper subjective assessment: the questions you need to ask when symptoms occur in dynamic activity
Using goal setting effectively to gain buy-in to the management plan
Indications that functional assessment is required
Preparing for objective assessment: informed valid consent, setting up the space, maintaining patient dignity, clinical documentation
Adjuncts to exercise: bladder neck support devices, pessaries, vaginal oestrogen, and pelvic support belts
Day 1 · Practical

Functional assessment: pelvic floor and core canister

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AM: Functional pelvic floor assessment

How the pelvic floor interacts with other muscle groups and different breath cues
Assessing the pelvic floor in standing and under load

PM: Core canister assessment

The impact of different breath and bracing techniques
Assessing the abdominal wall in all planes of movement
Day 2 · Practical

Readiness for load, impact and creating the management plan

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AM: Assessing readiness for load and impact

Functional movement screening for women
Strength and stability testing for functional movement patterns
Testing and introducing impact
Create a screening protocol for different types of activity

PM: Creating the management plan

Selecting the right home exercise plan for the woman in front of you
Progressing to advanced skills, including introducing Olympic lifts and dynamic gymnastics
Create return to running programmes
Working with the coach and PT
Apply

Places are limited.
Apply to secure yours.

This is an application-based course. Places are limited to maintain the quality of the practical learning environment. We'll review your application and be in touch within 5 working days.

Course Hatch PRO
Dates 23-24 January 2027
Venue Liverpool Women's Hospital
Format 4hrs online + 2-day practical
Price £899

Payment is due on acceptance of your application. Full details will be shared when your place is confirmed.

Application form

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Fill in your details.

You'll need your HCPC or GOsC number, proof of insurance and a short summary of your experience with active female patients.


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FAQs

Got questions?
We've got answers.

Who is this course for?

Hatch PRO is for registered physiotherapists and osteopaths working with active women in pelvic health. It's an advanced clinical course — not an introduction. You'll need to meet the prerequisites to apply.

What are the prerequisites?

You'll need to be a registered physio or osteo with a valid HCPC or GOsC number, hold appropriate professional insurance, be competent in digital vaginal assessments of the pelvic floor, and have experience working with female patients. Proof of all of these is required at application stage.

How does the application process work?

Complete the application form on this page. We'll review your application and be in touch within 5 working days. Places are limited so we'd encourage you to apply early. Payment is due on acceptance.

When and where is the course?

The practical days take place over the weekend of 23-24 January 2027 at Liverpool Women's Hospital.

What does the course format look like?

There are approximately 4 hours of pre-recorded online content to complete before the practical days. This will be released 1 month prior to the practical weekend. This sets the theoretical foundation. The 2-day practical is hands-on and in-person at Liverpool Women's Hospital.

How much does it cost?

The course fee is £899. Payment is due on acceptance of your application. For self-employed clinicians this may be claimable as a tax deductible professional development expense.

Will I earn CPD points?

At the time of publishing this website the course syllabus offers approx 18 hours of CPD. The exact hours of the CPD completed on your course will be shown on your course certificate.

What's the refunds and cancellation policy?

Please refer to our Billing, Refunds & Cancellations Policy.

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