PHTY306 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Pubic Symphysis, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pelvic Pain
Document Summary
Part 1 - physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal conditions in. Introduction: pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain (pr- pgp) is the most common musculoskeletal condition experienced in pregnancy. This practical will review assessment and cover some core elements of management of pr-pgp, rectus diastasis and carpal. Tunnel in pregnancy, highlighting the modifications relevant to pregnancy and the early postnatal period. On completion of this practical session you will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of the implications of physiological and musculoskeletal changes in pregnancy for physiotherapy assessment and management, demonstrate clinical reasoning to outline physiotherapy management of some. Musculoskeletal conditions in pregnancy: be able to modify and interpret assessment techniques of the pelvic girdle for a pregnant patient. Preparation for practical session: review lecture physiotherapy management in pregnancy, review the pgp lecture and practicals from phty 301. Assessment and treatment during pregnancy important considerations: positioning: Able to use prone for assessment if have pillow with cut out for abdomen.
