Manual Therapy & Pregnancy
Dates: April 30 - May 1, 2017 + 7 hours online
Course Cost: $550.00 by March 19, 2016; $600 after March 19, 2017
INSTRUCTORS: Susan C. Clinton, PT, DSC, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Jessica McKinney, PT, MS
This hybrid 3-day course (7hr online) will focus on the physical and physiological changes of pregnancy, with the goal of equipping orthopedic manual therapists of varying backgrounds to skillfully and confidently work with pregnant women. The course will cover relevant anatomy, physiology, and medical precautions necessary for working with an obstetric population, a population that exceeds 3.7 million US women per year. Specific neurologic and orthopedic topics will be addressed as they relate to the obstetric population including modifications for examination and intervention and common regional dysfunctions. Contemporary exercise guidelines for pregnancy will be outlined and discussed with particular attention to the role of the physical therapist in rehabilitative and general exercise programming, as well as with respect to factors such as bed rest and obesity. Special topics in obstetrics will also be presented to provide participants with requisite knowledge on specialty populations, physical issues, and use of braces and supports within obstetrics.
The course will include 4 hrs of online pre-course work, 2 day of on-site learning, and 4 hours of online post-course work. (24 hours total)
Objectives:
- Understand and Explain the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy.
- Identify primary pregnancy-related medical conditions and execute appropriate medical screening and referral.
- Develop a clear understanding of common regional dysfunctions observed in the obstetric population.
- Develop an exercise program for general fitness for the obstetric patient.
- Explain and implement preventative strategies, as well as appropriate screening and referral, for the pelvic floor and pelvic floor dysfunction for the obstetric population. (NOTE: This does not entail internal pelvic floor examination or treatment.)
Audience:
This course is designed for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapists Assistants and final year physical therapist students who are multi-level learners in the field of orthopedic manual physical therapy.
Course Timetable:
Day 1 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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7:30 - 8:00 |
Registration |
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8:00 - 8:15 |
Welcome and Introductions |
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8:15 - 9:15 |
Lecture: Obstetric Myth-Bustin and Truth-Telling |
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9:15 - 10:45 |
Lecture: Overview of pregnancy, including nomenclature and phases |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
Morning Break |
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Lecture/Lab: Pregnancy Scan Exam, lumbar, pelvic and hip |
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12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch (on your own) |
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1:30 - 3:00 |
Lecture: Physical Changes of Pregnancy |
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3:00 - 3:15 |
Afternoon Break |
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3:15 - 4:30 |
Lecture: Assess and implement preventative and management strategies for Diastasis Rectus Abdominus |
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4:30 - 5:00 |
Lab: DRA/Abdominal Wall |
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5:00 - 5:30 |
Lab: Pregnancy Scan Exam Review |
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5:30 |
Adjourn |
Day 2 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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8:00 - 9:30 |
Pregnancy-related Adaptations and Changes |
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9:30 - 10:30 |
Lecture: Rehabilitative strategies for Thoracic/cervical dysfunction and exercise modification for improving load transfer |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Morning Break |
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10:45 - 12:30 |
Lab: Cervical and Thoracic Spine; Load Transfer Exercises |
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12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch (on your own) |
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1:30 - 2:30 |
Lecture: Obstetric-related body mechanics and balance |
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2:30 - 3:00 |
Lecture: Exercise programming; general fitness for the obstetric patient/the pregnant athlete |
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3:00 - 3:15 |
Afternoon Break |
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3:15 - 4:00 |
Lecture: Preventative strategies, appropriate screening, and referral for the pelvic floor and pelvic floor dysfunction for the obstetric population. |
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4:00 - 4:30 |
Lab: Management strategies for the use of braces and supports during pregnancy and post-partum |
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4:30 - 5:30 |
Key concepts in communication with the client/medical team about delivery and early post-partum. Definition of provider roles |
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5:30 |
Adjourn |
Course Info
Other Info
- Clothing & Dress: Have lab clothes available (tank tops, sports bras, shorts). There are adequate facilities for changing when needed.