Chiropractic and Pregnancy 217

Course overview

Hour 1 *Summarize the three stages of pregnancy. *Recognize common pregnancy abbreviations. *List the benefits of exercise during pregnancy. *Explain how the hormones, relaxin and hCG, can impact physical activity. *Design a subjective and history-taking examination for a pregnant patient. *Complete a physical examination on a pregnant patient including common complaints such as pelvic girdle pain and low back pain. *Assess patient positions to ensure comfort and safety during physical assessments and/or rehabilitation. *Recognize when to refer a pregnant patient to another specialty for evaluation and treatment. *Identify pelvic health dysfunction and determine appropriate referral. Hour 2 *Differentiate between low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. *Address low back pain, pelvic girdle pain and pelvic floor dysfunction in a pregnant patient. *Discuss appropriate supportive devices for back pain, pelvic girdle pain and lower extremity edema. *Recognize alternative non-analgesic methods of pain relief through massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. *Assess sleep positions to reduce hip and back discomfort. *Identify red flags while treating a pregnant patient. *List contraindicated treatment modalities for the pregnant patient.