Overview
The Advanced Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy course is a two-part course series composed of a Webinar course and a Lab course. This is the OBA Webinar which is a prerequisite for the OBA Lab course.
This didactic webinar provides practical, evidence-based knowledge and skill in physical therapy evaluation and intervention with advanced topics in pregnancy and postpartum. Didactic instruction includes: high risk pregnancy medical diagnoses and interventions; special populations and disability in pregnancy; traumatic injuries during pregnancy; maternal birth injuries; considerations; the pregnant athlete; exercise class design; and psychosocial issues in pregnancy and postpartum. Additionally, advanced clinical decision making with these populations is discussed.
Included:
- 🕒 16 Contact Hours
- 📕 Electronic lecture manual
- 📚 Pre-readings and supplemental handouts
- ✔️ Evaluation survey
- ✍🏻 Multiple-choice question exam (must get 80% or higher)
- 📑 Certificate of Completion
- 🥇Shareable Digital Badge
Certification Affiliation
This course is affiliated with the Academy's Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) Program. Although pursuing the CAPP-OB certification is optional, we highly recommend it for all eligible individuals, especially those already engaged in CAPP-OB affiliated courses, to attain the CAPP-OB distinction.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the 2-part course, participants will be able to:
Examination / Evaluation
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Describe the anatomic and physiologic components of high risk pregnancy medical diagnoses.
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Perform an appropriate examination of a patient in a high risk pregnancy and pregnant patient with traumatic injuries.
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Perform an examination of the patient with thoracic, rib cage, or coccyx pain or dysfunction during the peripartum period.
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Describe common and infrequent maternal birth injuries, their impact on neuromuscular function and rehabilitation techniques.
Diagnosis / Prognosis
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Differentiate between musculoskeletal and medical diagnoses based on the subjective and objective evaluation of the patient in high risk pregnancy or acute postpartum.
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Develop functional goals for musculoskeletal impairments during high risk pregnancy based on a systematic interview and examination of the patient.
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Describe considerations and resources for the peripartum patient with disability, or with neurologic, cardiac,endocrine, arthritic, rheumatic or other systemic medical diagnoses.
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Describe considerations for pregnancy and postpartum in the female athlete, such as training concerns, biophysical concerns, and different levels of athletes participating in different sports.
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Describe the impact of psychosocial factors on the pregnant or postpartum patient, such as high risk pregnancy, perinatal loss, postpartum depression, or intimate partner violence.
Intervention
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Develop an appropriate plan of care for physical therapy intervention for patients with a high risk pregnancy or traumatic injury during pregnancy.
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Perform selected manual therapy interventions for the treatment of pregnant and postpartum patient with thoracic spine, rib cage, or coccyx pain or dysfunction.
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Develop a basic postpartum Mom-and-baby exercise class that incorporates rehabilitation for pelvic floor and abdominals, general resistance training, and aerobics.
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Select and perform kinesiology and rigid taping techniques to address pain and dysfunction related to the coccyx, rib cage, diaphragm, posture, and abdominal soft tissue.
Testimonials
“I have never taken an in-person OB course because I started the courses during COVID. However I enjoy being able to save some travel money and take the didactic portion online. I have LOVED all three of the OB webinars."
“I really enjoyed this course. It was very informative and comprehensive. The material was presented clearly and all lecturers were great about answering questions.”
Overall, a very good course! Interesting information with up-to-date research.”
“I appreciated the use of some videos in the course to explain the concepts/evaluations more.”
“The small group discussions were the most valuable learning opportunity. It is hard to really learn something by hours of lecture. The case studies and opportunities for active participation were the most beneficial for me.”
“I initially was hesitant about the webinar format, but ended up really enjoying it and felt it was just as effective as an in-person lecture.”
"Truly have walked away with some many clinically applicable takeaways, feeling confident in my practice and deeply excited to see the pregnant and postpartum populations.”
Schedule
Please use a Time Zone Converter to ensure you arrive on time to the course.
- Day 1: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Central Time US
- Arrive 15 minutes before the course starts for attendance check and Zoom check
- Day 2: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Central Time US
- Arrive 15 minutes before the course starts for attendance check and Zoom check
- Breaks:15 min Morning break, 1 hour lunch break and 15 minute afternoon break
- *Times may slightly change. Any time adjustments will be communicated with the attendees.
Pricing
Please note that early-bird rates expire 30 days prior to the scheduled course. Want to qualify for member pricing? Join the Academy today!
| Type |
Early-Bird |
Regular |
| PT Member |
$510 |
$560 |
| PTA Member |
$382 |
$432 |
| SPT Member |
$382 |
$432 |
| Non-Member |
$590 |
$640 |
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