Pregnancy Rehabilitation Course (Dec 05 - 06, 2026)

Pregnancy Rehabilitation Course is organized by Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute  and will be held from Dec 05 - 06, 2026.

Description:
This two-day, remote continuing education course covers methods for performing assessment and treatment for patients who are pregnant. Knowing how to safely examine, medically screen, and treat the patient who is pregnant is a primary goal of this course, which covers a broad range of relevant topics including: introduction to labor and delivery, common pregnancy-related lumbopelvic conditions, and hormonal and systems changes. This course also covers topics on how to provide inclusive, culturally-sensitive care.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to modify examination and interventions as appropriate for the relevant stages of pregnancy. In addition to abdominal wall considerations such diastasis rectus abdominis, typical spine and extremity dysfunctions will be addressed. The participant will also receive instruction on medical screening and care for the medically complex patient who is pregnant.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this continuing education course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe basic terminology related to pregnancy: including fertilization, trimesters, types of contractions (progressive labor onset versus Braxton-Hicks contractions) and medical testing/interventions
2. Perform medical screening for obstetric red flags that may require a referral
3. Describe pregnancy-related hormonal effects throughout the body systems
4. Differentiate pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy-related low back pain
5. Safely perform lumbopelvic examination, diagnosis, and treatment with the patient who is pregnant
6. Perform diastasis rectus abdominis examination, diagnosis, and treatment
7. Instruct a patient who is pregnant through a progression of core muscle training
8. Instruct a pregnant client in labor and birth preparation techniques, including perineal massage, use of TENS, and positioning to minimize impact on pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions.