Online Comprehensive Pre And Post Natal Course

Online Comprehensive Pre And Post Natal Course

2 Day online course presented by Biokineticists for Biokineticists.

Date: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 September 2024
Time: 8am-5pm (SAST)

The aim of this course is to equip Biokineticists with specific tools and knowledge to effectively assess the pregnant and post-partum patient, not only to ensure a healthy pregnancy, but also to assist with pregnancy-specific pathologies such as GDM, DR, Sciatica, PRPGP etc.

Using current research, together with our many years of ongoing experience with this unique special population to provide you with the most up to date and relevant information.

Please Note: There are both theoretical and practical components to this 2 day online facilitated course

Modules Specifics:

MODULE 1: The Pre-Natal Period

The Anatomy & Physiology of Pregnancy
Exercise recommendations for the pre-natal patient
The importance and benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Exercise and the previously sedentary patient
GDM
Preeclampsia
Musculoskeletal Adaptations to the Pre & Post Natal Patient

MODULE 2: The Post-Partum period

Delivery Modes & Stages of Labour
Return to Post-partum exercise
Benefits of post-partum exercise
Exercise recommendations for the post-partum patient
Ethical considerations when treating the pre- natal and post-partum patient