Post Natal Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging

New Course with Maria Elliot

This innovative one day clinical course is ideal for physiotherapists who want to add Ultrasound Imaging to their assessment & Management of Post Natal Patients.

What we will cover:

Advance your assessment and management of rectus diastasis patients
Assess linea alba width & depth and it’s response to loading with US imaging
Develop functional rehab strategies for DRAM patients using US as biofeedback
Assessing Pelvic floor function in functional positions using US ( Trans Abd)
Rehab of PF fast and slow twitch fibre activity in functional exercise
Educating post natal patients on abdominal / pelvic floor function using US
Use of US imaging in abdominal rehab and breath rehab
How to use Ultrasound Imaging to grow your Mummy MOT & Pelvic Health clinic

Tutor: Gerard Greene MSc (Manip Physio)

Gerard has developed a specialist pelvic health clinic in Birmingham which delivers a significant Mummy MOT service. In addition he works with Dr Ruth Jones in her Southampton clinic. He is involved in research on abdominal/ Pelvic floor US imaging in Coventry University and uses it clinically in both female and male pelvic health.

Date: Saturday 30th September 2017 ( 9-4pm )

Cost: £147 (£125 for Mummy MOT Practitioners)

Venue: London

Link: Course Link

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Managing Menopause for Physiotherapists & healthcare professionals

Saturday 9th March 2019

Managing Menopause for Physiotherapists & Healthcare Professionals

Treating and supporting women during peri-menopause, menopause and beyond.

A new 2-day course for Physiotherapists & healthcare professionals to help manage this important transition in all women’s lives. There are many symptoms of menopause including pelvic floor issues, pelvic pain, bladder dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal atrophy, joint pain, osteoporosis, hot flushes, extreme fatigue and mood swings.

Course aims and objectives –

Understand the hormonal changes and symptoms in peri, menopause and post menopause.
Develop an understanding of HRT and the options available.
Identify the changes around pelvic and musculoskeletal systems and how pelvic, vaginal, physical and mental health is affected
Assess the pelvic floor and offer manual therapy techniques and exercises
Understand and treat the implications of early menopause and hysterectomy.
Safe and effective exercise programmes for this group to minimise and improve risks around osteoporosis and heart disease
Lifestyle strategies such as sleep, stress management and diet
The ability to sensitively offer advice and when to refer on to a GP/consultant.

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