Physical Therapy for Pregnancy Webinar

The Physical Therapy for the Pregnant Patient (OB-Ante Webinar) is a comprehensive course designed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants seeking to enhance their expertise in managing the unique needs of pregnant patients. Combining self-paced modules, live webinar, and interactive small group discussions, this course is an in-depth and evidence-based exploration of physical therapy for pregnant people.

Key topics include:

• Anatomic and physiologic changes in pregnancy
• Differential diagnosis and screening for referral
• Psychosocial considerations
• Evaluation and treatment of various musculoskeletal conditions including
  • Lumbopelvic pain (low back, sacroiliac joint and pubic symphysis dysfunction)
  • Hip pain
  • Thoracic pain
  • Abdominal muscle dysfunction
• Considerations for exercise, fitness during pregnancy including strategies to decrease the risk hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and gestational diabetes
• Considerations for pregnant athletes

Evidence-based strategies for evaluating and treating the complex needs of this patient population are presented and advanced clinical decision making is discussed. Interactive case discussions will allow participants to collaborate and apply clinical reasoning skills in real-world scenarios.

By the end of this course, participants will have a robust understanding of how to optimize care for pregnant patients, improve outcomes, and promote safety and well-being throughout pregnancy.

After completing this webinar, participants are eligible to attend the live Physical Therapy for Pregnancy and Postpartum Lab (OB-AntePost Lab). Participants are encouraged to also take Physical Therapy for the Postpartum Patient (OB-Post Webinar) prior to joining the live lab, however only one is required. 

Please carefully review each course’s individual description, objectives, time-ordered agenda, and lab requirements before registering.