The Pregnant Patient

17-18 March 2012
Presented by: Joyce Miller, Maria Browning , Tone Tellefsen-Hughes, Trevor Wing and Elisabeth Davidson

Course Synopsis

This course is for professionals in the antenatal field, including chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists. It will cover appropriate care at each stage of pregnancy with special emphasis on treatment techniques, exercise programmes, ultrasonography and nutrition. Includes 2 hours of practical workshops.

This course will cover:

• The role of the therapist in pregnancy care
• Assessment of the pregnant patient
• Modifications to manual therapy techniques
• Optimum nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• The role of the midwife
• Ultrasonography 3 and 4D; when is its use appropriate?
• Exercise for the pregnant patient

Workshops:

• Specially adapted examination and treatment techniques
• Birth partner techniques
• Take a yoga lesson designed for the pregnant patient

Download the brochure for more course and booking information.

The Pregnant Patient March 2012