Join us for one of Ireland's 1st Physiotherapy course to assess and treat mums with mastitis, blocked ducts , cracked nipples & much more. This course is aimed primarily at Physiotherapists who have experience or interest in treating mums but is also suitable for GPs, medics, midwives, health visitors & lactation consultants.

We will cover :

Breast anatomy & physiology

Anatomy & physiology of the lactating breast

Disorders of Breastfeeding

Assessment & treatment of Mastitis

Learn Therapeutic Ultrasound for Mastitis

Assessment & treatment of cracked nipples

Learn Low Level Laser Therapy for Cracked Nipples

Learn Lymphatic drainage for breast conditions

Learn Lymphatic drainage taping for breast conditions

Better breast health Posture and mechanics for feeding

Helping with exercising while breast feeding

Breast health and returning to sport and activity

Breast health and returning to intimacy

Tutor: Suzanne Carney MISCP. BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy is an Irish physio based who is one of the few physios working in the area of lactation and breast health. She works in a busy public health hospital in the West of Ireland and has presented on breast health to physios, midwives, health visitors, lactation consultants and other health professionals. She completed the prestigious MSc in pelvic health in Curtin University in Western Australia and now balances working with being mum to small children. She is passionate about improving the health of post natal women.

Clinical Specialist in Women's, Men's and Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

MSc in Continence and Women's Health Physiotherapy

PgCert in Continence Management and Promotion

PgCert in Paediatric Continence and Management