Assessment and Treatment During Pregnancy for the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Assessment and Treatment During Pregnancy for the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
This course includes
The instructors
Overview
This evidence-informed course will teach assessment considerations for physiotherapists working with pregnant individuals presenting with orthopaedic symptoms or exercise inquiries.
Course content includes precautions/contraindications, prenatal assessment, a review of clinical practice guidelines, exercise prescription, and patient education. Prior experience in prenatal care or pelvic health is not required.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Integrate a prenatal assessment tool into clinical practice.
- Select and prescribe appropriate treatment techniques for the prenatal population.
- Access patient and clinician resources for prenatal physiotherapy care
Audience
This online course is intended for orthopaedic or women’s health physiotherapists who would like to increase their confidence in working with the prenatal population (physiotherapy students/assistants and allied health professionals are also welcome to attend).
The instructors
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Dr. Jessica Bergevin, PT, holds a Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership from Queen's University, where her research focused on reducing maternal morbidity by integrating physiotherapy into routine prenatal care.
As a clinician, she provides orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapy in rural Nova Scotia, where prenatal patients make up a large share of her caseload. Jessica is the founder and host of the Maritime Pelvic Physiotherapy Conference and Social, a professional development event that blends education, well-being, and networking for pelvic health physiotherapists. Her courses synthesize published evidence with practice-based experience, with a focus on clinical relevance and practical tools for care.
Her vision is to support and advance evidence-based practice related to physiotherapy care across health systems and enhance patient experiences/health outcomes through research, strategy, advocacy, and collaborative innovation.
Material included in this course
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Assessment and Treatment during Pregnancy for the Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
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Welcome and Slides
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Considerations with Language
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Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
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Lumbopelvic Pain and Diastasis Rectus Abdominis
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Precautions and Contraindications
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Pelvic Girdle Pain Guidelines
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Treatment in Pregnancy
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Prenatal Exercise Considerations
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Prenatal Physiotherapy Treatment Record
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Conclusion and Q&A
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Feedback