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Digital Seminar

The Postpartum Path: Complete Clinicians Guide from Recovery to Running and Beyond


Speaker:
Julia Mitchell, PT
Duration:
5 Hours 51 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 21, 2024
Product Code:
POS065497
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

The journey to postpartum recovery is about more than just baby steps. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to support new mothers in their return to running and overall wellness. 

 

  • Delve into the complexities of postpartum physiology with a refresher on anatomy and function 
  • Explore biopsychosocial considerations unique to postpartum individuals, including strategies for emotional resilience 
  • Effectively address common challenges like diastasis recti and pelvic floor issues 
  • Safely reintroduce running, with precautions and contraindications specific to postpartum athletes 
  • Design a running regimen tailored to each mother's unique goals and abilities 
  • Utilize gait analysis and practical drills to optimize running mechanics and prevent injuries. 

 

But it's not all physical – we understand the mental and emotional hurdles of postpartum life. Through evidence-based approaches and real life examples, we prepare you to support new mothers on every front, from the delivery room to the finish line of their first 5K. 

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Mitch Hauschildt receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape USA, Trigger Point, and TRX. He is a content contributor for Titan Nutrition. All relevant financial relationships with an ineligible company have been mitigated.
 
 
Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
 
All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 5.75 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 5.75 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 5.75 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 5.75 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 5.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 5.75 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.0 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 5.75 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 5.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 5.75 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 5.75 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 5.75 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Chiropractors - Chiropractors

PESI is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This online course consists of 7.0 CE hours of instruction in the following subjects: Anatomy (0.5hrs); Biomechanics (0.5hrs); Corrective Exercise (1.0hrs); Differential Diagnosis (0.5hrs); History and Exam (0.5hrs); Orthopedics (1.0hrs); Pain Management (0.5hrs); Sports medicine (1.5hrs); Wellness/supportive care (1.0hrs)   . Approval #065497/042124. 

 

For a list of boards that accept PACE courses, please visit this website: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php

 

**Please note that Chiropractors and/or Chiropractor Assistants must complete the post-test and evaluation and answer yes to the PACE Chiropractor evaluation question if they would like their participation submitted to PACE.


Athletic Trainers - Athletic Trainers

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This self-study program has been approved for a maximum of 5.75 hours of Category A continuing education.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 5.75 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Julia Mitchell, PT's Profile

Julia Mitchell, PT Related seminars and products


Julia Mitchell is a clinical physiotherapist and RockTape Instructor, with a passion for supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum. She completed her Master of Science in physiotherapy from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in human kinetics with honours from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada. She has worked in the private practice physiotherapy industry in Nova Scotia for many years, and is proud to provide focused, movement based, one on one care to all of her clients.

Julia has completed continuing education in multiple areas, including evaluating and treating the female athlete, running injury prevention, addressing core mechanics and diastasis recti in postpartum women, acupuncture, dry needling, kinesiology taping and IASTM. Julia is the founder of Mom on the Run Club, Inc., a company focused on providing running and movement solutions for busy moms. Along with a physiotherapy colleague, she has created an education course for healthcare and fitness providers on external pelvic health care during pregnancy and postpartum. Julia is an avid runner, and Mom to two funny and busy toddlers, and loves spending time outside being active with her family. You can find more information at juliamitchellphysio.com, or on Instagram @juliamitchell.physio.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Julia Mitchell is the founder and owner of Mom on the Run Productions, Inc. and has an employment relationship with The Pelvic Health Clinic by Erika Burger Physiotherapy. She receives a consulting fee and speaker honorarium from RockTape and Implus, LLC. Julia Mitchell is the education coordinator for RockTape Canada and is on the instructor team for RockTape California. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Julie Mitchell is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


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Objectives

  1. Identify the impact physiological changes have on a woman's ability to resume running during the postpartum period. (Berens 2021)  
  2. Utilize screening tools to evaluate a postpartum woman's readiness for running. (Cottage Health, PFDI-20), (Goom et al., 2019), (My Pelvic Floor - Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire)  
  3. Identify common postural, strength, and mobility deficits in postpartum runners. (Hills 2018) (Christopher, 2020), (Blyholder 2016)  
  4. Evaluate run readiness to create a personalized 5K running program for postpartum women. (Christopher, 2022) (Edwards, 2019)  
  5. Identify five corrective drills to enhance running efficiency and reduce the risk of injury. (Schubert, 2014)  
  6. List three research-based recommendations to improve postpartum running function. (O’Sullivan, 2015); (Christopher, 2022) 

Outline

Exploring the Early Days: Postpartum Fitness Foundations 

  • Unique biopsychosocial (BPS) considerations for this population 
  • The 4th Trimester: BPS Considerations 
  • The Postpartum Period: BPS Considerations 
  • Emotional resilience strategies for the mental marathon of motherhood 
  • Subsequent Pregnancies 

   

Realities of Adding Impact: How to Safely Reintroduce Running 

  • Anatomy refreshers for the post-baby body 
  • Considerations for the Postpartum Runner or Athlete 
  • Precautions & Contraindications 

   

Postpartum Running Screens  

  • Posture 
  • Mobility 
  • Pelvic Floor Screening Questionnaires 
  • Strength 
  • Impact 

   

Interpreting the Screens: Tailoring the Postpartum Running Experience 

  • 0 - 6 weeks 
  • 6 - 12 weeks 
  • 12+ weeks 
  • When to see a pelvic health specialist 

  

Dynamic Movement Mastery: Postpartum Exercise Essentials 

  • Posture 
  • Breathing 
  • Mobility  
  • Pelvic Floor  
  • Strength 
  • Impact 

  

Customizable Running Guides for Every Mom 

  • How to Choose Your Own Adventure 
  • No Fancy Watch Needed 
  • Basic intervals 
  • Advanced intervals 

  

Perfecting the Pace: Gait Analysis and Practical Drills 

  • Foot strike considerations 
  • Stride Length and Step Rate 
  • Stride Width  
  • Rib and pelvis stacking 
  • Rotation  

  

Overcoming Obstacles: Addressing Common Postpartum Concerns 

  • Diastasis Recti 
  • C-section Scar Pain and Restriction 
  • Pelvic Girdle Pain 
  • Incontinence (Leaking) 
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse 
  • Stress Fractures 

  

The Right Gear: Additional Considerations for Postpartum Runners 

  • What is really important when selecting footwear? 
  • Navigating challenging terrain 
  • Getting a handle on stroller running 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Chiropractor
  • Athletic Trainer        

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