2021 OB 1: PT Management of Pregnancy

3599 University Blvd South,Jacksonville FL 32216

11 September, 2021

Description

This case-based course provides comprehensive practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. This two-day case-based course provides physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) with comprehensive practical knowledge and skill in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction in the pregnant patient. Required competency testing will be integrated into the course and there will also be a post-course on-line examination. Cases covering low back and pelvic girdle pain, pubic symphysis separation, carpal tunnel syndrome, and transient osteoporosis in pregnancy will provide the clinician with extensive skill and knowledge for clinical decision making for this unique population. Cases will include evidence for, and psychomotor competency in, manual therapy options for this population, exercise interventions, belts, supports and orthoses for this population, as well as discussion on indications and contraindications for physical agent usage during the childbearing year. Outcome measures will be discussed as they apply to the cases. The course will also provide background in maternal physiology and anatomic changes of pregnancy, events of labor and delivery, positioning options for labor and delivery for those with preexisting musculoskeletal dysfunction, body-mechanics considerations for the obstetric client, and an introduction to the postpartum period. Etiology and the pathophysiology of perinatal pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis recti abdominis will be covered. Brooks Post-professional Education Programs   Brooks Rehabilitation is a leader in post-professional clinical education for healthcare practitioners focused in the area of rehabilitation. This is demonstrated by its active involvement in providing residency and fellowship level training as well as through providing world class continuing education courses for all clinicians in the field of rehabilitation practice. Currently Brooks has nine post-professional education programs including Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency, Sports Physical Therapy Residency, Pediatrics Physical Therapy Residency, Women's Health Physical Therapy Residency, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency, Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Neurologic Occupational Therapy Fellowship and Speech Therapy Clinical Fellowship.  Brooks Rehabilitation offers over 25 post-professional continuing courses each year that includes a wide variety of course offerings for multiple disciplines and a variety of specialty practice areas.  The speakers include both nationally renowned experts from around the country as well as nationally recognized clinical experts that currently practice within Brooks.