Summary

With roughly 30% of North American births occurring via caesarean, this is a patient population that you will encounter as a pelvic health or orthopedic practitioner. Because so many women experience shame, guilt and the feeling that they “took the easy way out” following a C-section, it is important to be armed with the appropriate information and language necessary to help women prepare for this surgery and to recuperate afterwards. A caesarean birth presents its own unique set of challenges for practitioners. Rehabilitation techniques addressing the complications that can occur following a major abdominal surgery while simultaneously acknowledging the challenges associated with early motherhood are necessary for a well-balanced approach to recovery.

Target professionals

Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.

At the end of this presentation, a question period is offered to allow participants to ask questions or present clinical cases to Katie Kelly.

Objectives

After completing this one hour webinar attendees should have increased knowledge of:

1. Rationale why health practitioners should have training in cesarean specific knowledge
2. Brief overview of Cesarean section surgical techniques
3. The use of abdominal bracing following Cesarean surgery
4. The evidence in support of manual-based treatment techniques for cesarean scar pain and mobility