Womens Health – Adelaide
WOMENS HEALTH
A two-day Continuing Education Course, to demystify working with the pregnant client, and to give clear, evidence-based treatment approaches for women with different types of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. This Intermediate level course is for Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors. You will need a sound knowledge base in therapeutic exercise, Pilates and basic anatomy. More advanced discussions will be introduced based on the level of the class.
- Location: Infinity Pilates - West Lakes
- Time: 8am - 5pm
- Dates: 04-05 September 2021
- Educator: Jenni Guest
- Cost: $600 (early bird $540 up till 31 July 2021)
COURSE OVERVIEW
A two-day Continuing Education Course, to demystify working with the pregnant client, and to give clear, evidence-based treatment approaches for women with different types of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. This Intermediate level course is for Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors. You will need a sound knowledge base in therapeutic exercise, Pilates and basic anatomy. More advanced discussions will be introduced based on the level of the class.
What you will learn:
On this course you will learn:
- Use a uniform vocabulary that describes the events and changes that a woman experiences during the childbearing year.
- Better integrate the anatomy of the pelvic floor musculature, trunk and diaphragm in therapeutic exercise.
- Identify postural and musculoskeletal changes in the pregnant client and their impact on health and wellness.
- Synthesise exercise modifications and precautions for women in the physical therapy and Pilates environment.
- Develop a framework to create Pilates exercise classes for patients/clients that are pregnant or with history of pelvic pain and/or pelvic floor dysfunction.
- Become more comfortable in screening clients or patients with a history of pelvic pain, incontinence, diastasis recti and/or abdominal surgery.
- Understand the impact of pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain diagnoses in the women’s quality of life.
- Complete case studies and exercise selection utilising a diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunction and a client who is pregnant.
Prerequisites:
Completion of a comprehensive Pilates teacher program from a Pilates Method Alliance approved school (such as Polestar Ultimate Reformer Series or Polestar Comprehensive Studio/Rehabilitation course)
PDPs:
15 PDPs (16 hours)