Expectant mothers go through numerous changes and challenges throughout the course of their pregnancy. Resulting in conditions such as MSK dysfunctions, TMJ dysfunction, swollen ankles and painful feet.   This digital download created by Herman & Wallace addresses some of the most common to more obscure conditions while laying out simple yet effective solutions for self-care.

In this customizable download, there is extensive coverage of postural, hormonal, orthopedic and pelvic dysfunctions commonly seen by Pelvic Floor Therapists whom work with expectant mothers.  Pelvic Floor Therapists will now have a clear and easy-to-follow programs to provide to their patients for home use, improving compliance and improving outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Pelvic Floor Therapists using this presentation will have worksheets covering MSK and pelvic floor dysfunctions that they can review and distribute to their patients for their home treatment plan.   In addition, these worksheets can be personalized with the clinic’s logo and distributed to local obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives and birthing centers as a marketing tool.

This presentation contains the following documents:

1. Headaches/ TMJ: headache types, postural check list, hydration, TMJ exercises
2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: signs & symptoms, positional suggestions, exercises, splints
3. Bladder and Bowel Health in Pregnancy: dealing with constipation, toileting positions, urge suppression techniques
4. Back Pain in Pregnancy: postural and ergonomic advice, exercise strategies, lumbar supports
5. Pelvic Girdle Pain: advice for everyday activities: transfers, bed mobility etc. Gentle exercises for PGP
6. Protecting your Pelvic Floor and Abdomen: PF exercises, Pregnancy appropriate abdominal awareness exercises, Perineal massage
7. Looking after your legs: varicose veins, swollen ankles & painful feet
8. Red Flags: When to Call your Doctor! Signs and symptoms to be aware of

These documents will be delivered in the format of Microsoft Word files.

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