Lesson 1Work an Lifestyle Assessment: Ergonomic Risk at Computer, Sedentary Behaviour, Exercise Habits, Daily Movement PatternsDis section explain how fi assess work demands an lifestyle patterns in pregnancy, includin computer ergonomics, liftin tasks, sedentary time, exercise habits, an daily movement, fi guide tailor activity change an prevention strategies fi keep tings smooth.
Desk and computer ergonomics in pregnancyManual handling and lifting risk analysisAssessing sedentary time and breaksEvaluating exercise history and current activityDaily movement patterns and symptom linksEducation on safe work and home modificationsLesson 2Safety Screening an Risk Stratification: Identifyin High-Risk Pregnancy Signs, When fi Liaise wid Obstetric TeamDis section detail systematic safety screenin in pregnancy, focus pon red flags, medical an obstetric risk factors, an clear criteria fi when fi pause treatment, modify interventions, or urgently link up wid di obstetric team fi proper care.
Key medical and obstetric red flagsScreening for hypertensive disordersBleeding, fluid loss, and fetal movement changesContraindications to exercise and manual therapyWhen and how to liaise with obstetric providersDocumenting and communicating safety concernsLesson 3Key Obstetric History Questions: Pregnancy Timeline, Previous Pregnancies, Complications, Medications, Obstetrician RecommendationsDis section outline essential obstetric history questions, includin pregnancy datin, prior pregnancies, mode a delivery, complications, medications, an current obstetric recommendations, fi ensure safe, context-aware physiotherapy plannin fi di expectant mum.
Establishing gestational age and trimestersPrevious pregnancies, births, and outcomesScreening for obstetric and medical complicationsCurrent pregnancy course and investigationsMedication, supplements, and contraindicationsAligning care with obstetric recommendationsLesson 4Breathin an Diaphragmatic Assessment: Assessment a Pattern, Rib Excursion, Cough Mechanics an Its Relation to Pelvic FloorDis section explain assessment a breathin mechanics in pregnancy, includin diaphragmatic excursion, ribcage mobility, accessory muscle use, cough mechanics, an di functional link between breathin patterns an pelvic floor behaviour fi better care.
Observation of resting breathing patternPalpation of ribcage and abdominal excursionIdentifying upper chest and accessory breathingCough, sneeze, and load transfer assessmentBreath–pelvic floor coordination strategiesTeaching basic diaphragmatic breathing drillsLesson 5Physical Observation: Posture Analysis (Sittin, Standin), Pelvic Alignment, Lumbar Mobility, Hip an Ribcage PositionDis section cover systematic physical observation a pregnant patients, includin static an dynamic posture, pelvic alignment, lumbar an hip mobility, ribcage position, an how dese findins inform load management an individualize treatment plannin.
Standing and sitting posture assessmentPelvic alignment and asymmetry checksLumbar mobility and movement patternsHip range, control, and compensation signsRibcage position and thoracic mobilityLinking observation findings to symptomsLesson 6Symptom-Focused Intake: Pain Characteristics, Urinary Symptoms, Bowel Function, Sleep, Activity Tolerance, Fear/Psychosocial FactorsDis section focus pon structured, symptom-center intake, explorin pain characteristics, urinary an bowel function, sleep quality, activity tolerance, an psychosocial factors like fear, beliefs, an stress dat influence pregnancy-related symptoms fi holistic support.
Pain location, behavior, and aggravating factorsUrinary frequency, urgency, and incontinenceBowel habits, straining, and constipationSleep quality, positions, and nocturnal symptomsActivity tolerance and functional limitationsScreening fear, mood, and catastrophizingLesson 7Clinical Reasoning: Synthesizin Findins into Problem List, Documentin Goals an Shared Decision-Makin wid Pregnant PatientDis section integrate assessment findins into a coherent problem list, prioritize impairments an participation limits, an teach goal settin, documentation, an shared decision-makin wid pregnant patients an di wider care team fi best outcomes.
Synthesizing subjective and objective findingsFormulating a prioritized problem listSetting SMART, pregnancy-specific goalsCollaborative treatment planning with patientsInterprofessional communication and referralsReassessment and adapting the care planLesson 8Functional Tests an Outcome Measures: Validated Pregnancy-Specific Pain an Function Scales, Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire, Oswestry, 6-Minute Walk or Sit-to-Stand AdaptationsDis section review functional tests an outcome measures suitable fi pregnancy, includin pelvic girdle an low back pain scales, global disability tools, an adapted walkin or sit-to-stand tests fi monitor progress an guide treatment effectively.
Selecting pregnancy-appropriate questionnairesPelvic Girdle Questionnaire administrationUsing Oswestry and related disability scalesTimed walking and 6-minute walk adaptationsSit-to-stand and transfer test modificationsTracking outcomes and interpreting changeLesson 9Basic Pelvic Floor Assessment: External Observation, Digital Internal Assessment Principles, Contraindications, Red Flags an When fi ReferDis section introduce basic pelvic floor assessment fi pregnant patients, emphasizin external observation, principles a digital internal assessment, consent, contraindications, red flags, an clear criteria fi referral to specialized providers fi safety.
Informed consent and trauma-sensitive approachExternal observation and perineal inspectionPrinciples of digital internal assessmentAssessing strength, endurance, and relaxationContraindications and red flag recognitionIndications for referral to specialists
