Ashley Sacks, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Thriving during Menopause. Building a Toolkit with Amanda Thebe. Webinar Series. Global
Pelvic Health Alliance (March 2023)
Underactive Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Runners: Focus on Stress Incontinence Prolapse and
Postpartum. Webinar Series. Global Pelvic Health Alliance (March 2023)
Pessary Management Overview, Evidence, Practical Considerations Incorporating Pessary Fitting
into Practice Scope of Physical Therapy Practice. Webinar Series. Global Pelvic Health Alliance
(Feb 2023)
Abdominal Bloating/ Distension and Abdominal Phrenic Dyssynergia. Susan Clinton, PT. Webinar
Series. Global Pelvic Health Alliance (Feb 2023)
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Postpartum Pelvic Support Evaluation with Kathe Wallace. Virtual
Course. Global Pelvic Health Alliance (Feb 2023)
Polyvagal Theory: Practical Applications for the Clinic. Webinar Series, Global Pelvic Health
Alliance (Jan 2023)
Myofascial Decompression Level 1 (Dynamic Cupping). Myofascial Decompression Myofascial
Mobility and Neuro-muscular Re-education.
Nutrition and Integrative Care in Pelvic Health. Virtual Course, Herman & Wallace Pelvic
Rehabilitation Institute (June 2020)
DN-2 Dry Needling for Lumbopelvic & Lower Extremity Conditions. American Academy of
Manipulative Therapy (Jan 2019)
Female Athlete Focus on Core/Diastasis Recti Management and Pelvic Floor. Global Pelvic Health
Alliance. (July 2018)
World Congress of Abdominal and Pelvic Pain. International Pelvic Pain Society (Oct 2017)
Post Conference Session- From Biology to Behavior: Integrating Current Biology and
Biopsychosocial Principles in the Management of Pelvic Pain.
Lorimer Mosely, PT, PhD; Paul Hodges PT, PhD
Pelvic Floor Function, Female/Male, Colorectal, Coccyx Dysfunction and Treatment (Level 2A).
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (April 2016)
Pilates for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Core Conditioning (2016)
Certified Pilates Instructor of Pilates Method (500 hour training). Tiffany Crosswhite (Nov 2015)
Pudendal Neuralgia Assessment and Treatment. Tracy Sher, MPT. Pelvic Guru. Herman &
Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (April 2015)
Manual Therapy Techniques: Positional Release Focus on Strain/Counter-strain, Enduracare
Acute Care Services (April 2014)
Strength and Conditioning. EnduraCare Acute Care Services (June 2013)
Hip and Knee Arthroplasties: Surgical Interventions and Rehab Considerations: EnduraCare
(Sept 2012)
Clinical Examination and Manual Therapy of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs. International Academy of
Orthopedic Medicine (2012)
Advances in Physical Therapy in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia. (July 2011)
Clinical Examination and Manual Therapy of the Upper Cervical Spine & Headache. International
Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (March 2011)
International Pelvic Pain Annual Conference. Pre and Post Lab Sections (Oct 2011)
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Embracing the Mind Body Continuum to Achieve Optimal
Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
Biomechanical Evaluation & Treatment Mechanical Pelvic Pain: The Paradox of
Hypermobility and Hypomobility – Considerations for Patients with Pelvic Pain: Lecture
and Lab: Jerry Hesch, MHS, PT
International Pelvic Pain Annual Conference (Oct 2009)
Post-conference Manual Techniques for Connective Tissue Mobilization of Abdomen
and Pelvic Floor - PT Treatment Methods for Interstitial Cystitis (IC) and Overactive
Bladder and Vulvodynia : Stephanie Prendergast. MPT
The Hesch Method for Treating Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Integrating the Sacroiliac,
Symphysis Pubis, Hip, Pelvis and Lumbar Spine (2009)
Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment (Level 1). Herman & Wallace Pelvic
Rehabilitation Institute. (2008)
American Physical Therapy Association – Physical Therapy and Obstetrics (Aug 2009)
CONFERENCES ATTENDED
World Congress of Abdominal and Pelvic Pain. International Pelvic Pain Society. Washington, DC
(Oct 2017)
Endometriosis – Epidemiology, Why we Should Consider The Central Nervous System
and Endometrial Nerves, Cytokines and Associated Pain
Understanding Visceral Pain
Painful Bladder Syndrome- Role of Peripheral Nervous System on the Development and
Management of Pelvic Pain
Bowel Disorders -Autonomic Dysregulation in Function GI Disorders and Neurobiology of
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Vulvar Pain - Vulvodynia
Central Nervous System Hypersensitivity- Mechanistic Interplay Among the Peripheral,
Spinal and Brain Adaptations to Chronic Visceral Pain
The Connection Between Visceral Fascia and the Somatic Frame as a Generator of
Nociceptive Input in the Absence of Visceral Pathology. Ramona Horton, MPT
The Twisted Trunk: Implications for Abdominal and Pelvic Impairment and Pain. Diane Lee, PT
Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain and Manual Physical Therapy
Pelvic Neuralgias- Differential Diagnosis of Pudendal Neuralgia and other Peripheral
Neuralgias and Surgical Management
Female Athlete Injury Prevention Conference. University of Utah. (March 2017)
Exercise for Prevention of Chronic Illness in Females
Pilates, Power Yoga, and Planks: Pregnancy & Exercise in the 21 st Century
Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome (RED-S) in Female Athletes
Hip Spine Connection, Patellofemoral Pain, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
ACL Prevention. 2016 Combined Sections Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association. Anaheim, CA
Management of Chronic Testicular Pain
The Effects of Cervicothoracic Stiffness on the Lumbopelvic/Pelvic Floor.
Pre-operative Neuroscience Education for Lumbar Radiculopathy. Adriaan Louw, PT, Phd. 2011 International Pelvic Pain Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV
Chronic Pelvic Pain: Embracing the Mind-Body Continuum to Achieve Optimal
Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
Diagnosis and Management of Sexual Pain
Pelvic Pain Management with Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT) Trigger Point Dry-
Needling of the Pelvic Floor. 2009 International Pelvic Pain Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ
Understanding the Spectrum of Diagnosis and Treatments for Chronic Pelvic Pain Disorders
2009 Combined Sections Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association. Las Vegas, NV
2008 UPTA Annual Fall Conference. Utah Physical Therapy Association
Orthopedic Course Assessment and Treatment of the Sacroiliac Joint
2008 Combined Sections Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association. Nashville, TN
2007 Utah Physical Therapy Association State Conference. Utah Physical Therapy Association
2007 Combined Sections Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association. Boston, MA
2006 Combined Sections Meeting. American Physical Therapy Association. San Diego, CA
TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES
University of Utah Guest Lectures:
o College of Nursing / Nurse Practitioners
- Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction – When to Refer to a Physical Therapist?
Introduction to specific clinical evaluation techniques for pelvic pain and pelvic
girdle dysfunction for appropriate referral to physical therapy (09/2015)
o Department of Physical Therapy
- PT Topics II: Women’s Health and Wellness in Pregnancy
Introduction to specific diagnosis and treatment considerations when treating
pregnant patients (11/2013), (12/2010), (11/2009), (12/2008)