Developed and taught by a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, this course supports clinicians to confidently assess and manage endometriosis and pelvic pain using a practical, whole-person approach.
Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain
with Dr Angela James FACP
Description
Are you ready to move beyond a purely biomedical approach and confidently manage complex endometriosis-associated pain?
This course equips pelvic health physiotherapists with an advanced, evidence-based framework to assess and treat endometriosis and persistent pelvic pain. Grounded in a biopsychosocial model, you will learn how to identify the key drivers of pain—including local, regional and central factors—and apply a structured clinical reasoning approach to guide treatment.
Through a clear and practical framework, you will develop the skills to:
- Differentiate pain types and understand their clinical implications
- Assess the full impact of endometriosis across body systems and function
- Integrate pelvic health, musculoskeletal, and nervous system approaches
- Apply trauma-informed, person-centred care
- Develop tailored, multimodal management plans within a multidisciplinary context
With a strong emphasis on translation to practice, this course bridges the gap between evidence and clinical application—giving you the confidence to manage complex presentations and achieve meaningful outcomes for your patients.
Course Modules
CPD Points
For Australian health professionals: Completion of this course will earn 8 CPD points.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain in endometriosis associated pain
- Understand the mechanisms underpinning endometriosis-associated pain, including peripheral, central and cross sensitisation
- Apply a structured clinical reasoning framework to pelvic pain assessment
- Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, including psychosocial screening and PROMs
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Perform MSK and Pelvic Health screening as part of your clinical assessment
- Identify central, regional, and local drivers of pain
- Develop targeted, multimodal physiotherapy management plans
- Integrate trauma-informed and person-centred care into clinical practice
- Implement flare management, pacing, and self-management strategies
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Understand additional lifestyle pillars like movement, nutrition and nervous system regulation strategies
- Effectively communicate complex pain science concepts clearly to patients
- Communicate complex pain concepts clearly to patients
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Additional Resources Provided
- Pelvic health assessment form
- Clinical consultation framework
- Videos demonstrating clinical tests
Dr Angela James FACP
Dr Angela James FACP is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists, and Founder of Sydney Pelvic Clinic—a leading centre of excellence for pelvic health in Australia.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Angela has developed extensive expertise across pelvic health, including endometriosis, pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and pregnancy and postnatal care. Her work is grounded in a biopsychosocial, whole-person approach, integrating pelvic health, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and contemporary pain science to support meaningful, lasting outcomes for patients.
Angela teaches nationally and internationally, supporting clinicians to translate evidence into clinical practice and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. She is passionate about equipping clinicians with clear frameworks, practical strategies, and clinical reasoning skills to confidently manage both straightforward and complex presentations.
She is the National Chair of the Australian Physiotherapy Association Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Group and is actively involved in advancing clinical standards, education, and advocacy within the profession. Angela regularly presents at national and international conferences and contributes to the ongoing development of pelvic health physiotherapy practice.
Her work is driven by a commitment to improving access to high-quality pelvic healthcare and supporting clinicians to deliver care that is evidence-based, integrated, and truly patient-centred.
Workshop Options
The Pregnancy & Birth Skills workshop is available on-demand.
Purchase Course On-Demand
Cost: $440 AUD
Notes:
For Australian customers GST is included in the price of this course
For Australian health professionals: Completion of this course will earn 8 CPD points.
Access: 12 months from purchase