Course Title

Postpartum Rehabilitation

Course Description

This two-day continuing education course is designed to provide the rehabilitation clinician with a foundation for working with the patient experiencing common conditions of the postpartum period. This course covers a broad range of relevant topics including: acute postpartum management, mental health screening, and musculoskeletal considerations.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to modify examination and interventions as appropriate for the relevant stages of postpartum recovery. In addition to abdominal wall considerations, typical spine and extremity dysfunctions will be addressed. The participant will also receive instruction on postpartum exercise and return to fitness.

Labs include external perineal screening, as well as techniques for the abdominal wall, spine and ribs, and upper and lower quarter dysfunction. In order to fully complete the hands-on learning component, registrants should participate with a partner during all labs.

Topics in the required prerecorded content include hormonal and system changes, rehabilitation of abdominal wall and lumbopelvic dysfunction, and pelvic floor basics in postpartum. Guest lectures will cover special topics like the basics of lactation, nutrition considerations, postpartum mental health screening, and common medical concerns.

Start Date/Time and Time Zone:

May 23, 2026 8:00 AM America/Los_Angeles

Location

NA - Registrants Attend this course via Zoom