Treating the Pregnant Patient - postgraduate weekend workshop

London School Of Osteopathy

12 Grange Road, London SE1 3BE, UKLondon School Of Osteopathy

In this 2-day workshop, we consider hands-on treatments for the pregnant patient. The course is designed for practitioners who have learnt only limited obstetric approaches in their undergraduate training and would like to gain extra skills.
We do not cover internal or postpartum techniques. The focus is on treatment techniques both direct & indirect.

DAY 1
1.     Introduction to the changing postures of pregnancy
Assessment and standing/seated techniques for the pelvis
2.     Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction – anatomy, differential diagnosis, examination, practical technique session – direct & indirect approaches
3.     Coccydynia during pregnancy - anatomy, differential diagnosis, examination, practical technique session – direct & indirect approaches
4.     Taping support for the abdomen/pelvis
5.     Pelvic Girdle Pain - anatomy, differential diagnosis, assessment, practical techniques session – direct & indirect approaches
6.     Exercises & postural advice for the pregnant patient

DAY 2
1.     Postural changes through the upper body and abdomen during pregnancy
Assessing & treating fascial stresses & strains through thorax & abdomen
2.     The abdomen in pregnancy & common pregnancy related abdominal pathologies
Techniques for the anterior and posterior abdominal walls
3.     Thorax & ribs – respiratory changes in pregnancy and common causes of breathlessness
Assessment and treatment of ribs, diaphragm, clavi-pectoral fascias & sternal/pericardial ligaments
Treatment for the thoraco-lumbar junction.
4.     Taping support for the upper back and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome during pregnancy
5.     The uterine ligaments in pregnancy – assessing & treating the Round Ligament & Uterosacral Ligaments