Approximately 3.7 million women give birth in the United States every year. That's a lot of women whose bodies are going through tremendous physical and physiological changes. And who's helping them navigate those changes? Who's guiding them toward healing? Who's helping minimize some of the serious conditions so many will encounter down the road, if untreated? (Incontinence, low back pain and sexual dysfunction, to name a few.) One thing's for sure. Not enough of us PTs.
Topics: manual therapy, Manual Therapy and Pregnancy, obstetric pt, pregnancy
Approximately 3.7 million women give birth in the United States every year. That's a lot of women whose bodies are going through tremendous physical and physiological changes. And who's helping them navigate those changes? Who's guiding them toward healing ? Who's helping minimize some of the serious conditions so many will encounter down the road, if untreated? (Incontinence, low back pain and sexual dysfunction, to name a few.) One thing's for sure. Not enough of us.
Topics: manual therapy, Manual Therapy and Pregnancy, obstetric pt, pregnancy
In the video below, NAIOMT Guest Faculty Jessica McKinney, PT, MS reviews important medical screening elements for physical therapists working with pregnant patients. For more expert guidance, join Jessica and Susan Clinton for Manual Therapy and Pregnancy!
Topics: clinical skills, Courses, manual therapy, Manual Therapy and Pregnancy, medical screening for pregnant patient, pregnancy, PT
At CSM this year, the APTA Section on Women’s Health awarded its highest honor, The Elizabeth Noble Award, to NAIOMT faculty member Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, COMT, OCS, WCS.
Topics: APTa, Awards, manual therapy, Manual Therapy, Manual Therapy and Pregnancy, pelvic health, pregnancy, susan clinton, women's health
Let's be honest, in this country, the pelvis isn't every PT's favorite region of the body to address, nor is it the public's favorite area to discuss openly. But it's sure one that needs more attention. That's one of the reasons we've recently introduced a new manual therapy course introducing the skills PTs need to treat pregnant women, in particular. One of the creators and instructors of that course, Susan Clinton was recently interviewed by Antony Lo and Lori Forner on The Pelvic Health Podcast. Take a listen below, and keep an eye out for courses coming up in your region!
Topics: Courses, Faculty, Manual Therapy, Manual Therapy and Pregnancy, pelvic health, pelvic health pt, pregnancy
You're invited to join our new hybrid Manual Therapy and Pregnancy course in Boston April 30-May 1, led by women's health experts Susan Clinton, PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMPT and Jessica McKinney, PT, MS. It'll focus on the physical and physiological changes of pregnancy, with the goal of equipping orthopedic manual therapists of varying backgrounds to skillfully and confidently work with pregnant women.
Topics: Courses, manual therapy, Manual Therapy, Manual Therapy and Pregnancy, manual therapy courses, pregnancy
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