Report on the Non-instrumental rehabilitation of the perineum – VIII Course

Last 22^nd and 23^rd February the VIII^th course on the Non- Instrumental Rehabilitation of the perineum in the Ambulatory of Coloproctology SCDU of A.O.U St Luigi di Orbassano (Turin).
Twenty-two participants (4 doctors, 6 obstetrics and 12 nurses) from different parts of Italy (Turin, Moncalieri, Savigliano, Cuneo, Verona, Massa Carrara, Reggio Calabria) took part in the event.
During the two days course both the attention paid to the contents and participation were great, with continuous interest in the activities carried out by the group.
The first day was dedicated to theory with ten reports by different specialists in the field of anatomy, physiopathology, different methods of rehabilitation were treated by specialists, who are obliged to collaborate in the field of diseases regarding the perineum.
The second day was dedicated to practice, and all participants assisted, in seven operating theatres simultaneously, to the activities of rehabilitation and diagnosis regarding the perineum in the presence of 48 patients.
The pupils expressed their acknowledgement, paid their compliments to the organization of the clinic and they also expressed their wish to participate in further courses in this field.
I would like to thank my collaborators and all the participants for the excellent outcome of the course.
Dr. Ines Destefano