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Marley Sisler, OTR/L is a Level I Trauma Center OT who is leading a discussion with parents and healthcare providers who will have a shared opportunity to discuss personal accounts of their own or observed birth experiences and the interventions that they received or provided to others during and immediately after birth. This live virtual […]
Join us for an exciting discussion with Dr. Michelle Figueira, PT, DPT and her team of occupational therapists who are offering rehab services to individuals in the hospital after birth. Dr. Figueira is a manager of rehabilitation services and she and her team are on a mission to improve mental and physical function during postpartum […]
Learn how to educate people sooner to enhance their recovery and function after birth starting in the hospital and home.
Dr. Juan Michelle Martin, PT, DPT is the co-founder of Pelvic PT Doulas, a training program that prepares rehabilitation therapists to provide support to the birthing population in the hospital and home as doulas. In this hospital in-service training on Friday, November 17th at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, she will be reviewing the impact of […]
Do you believe that individuals after birth should be informed on how to enhance their function immediately after delivery without having to wait and figure out things on their own? Are hospitals in your community offering rehab services DAILY after elective surgery yet not offering therapy ONCE to patients after cesarean section? Are you a leader in […]
After listening to the experience of a woman who gave birth in a U.S. hospital, occupational and physical therapists learn why their discipline, certifications, specialties, and ultimately business doesn’t matter when they are absent during recovery.
We’ll discuss preeclampsia, IV magnesium sulfate, and what every person who gives birth in a hospital should know before they return home. If you or someone you know feels that you should have been provided with rehab services in the hospital after birth or after a major pelvic surgery, please share your experience with the […]
Join this special interview on Tuesday, January 16th at 6:00 PM ET with Dr. Chris Henneberg, OB/GYN and author to discuss what we should all know to improve the experience after birth. Literary works by Dr. Henneberg: https://christinehenneberg.com/about-me/
Our most frequently asked question: "Is it possible to provide maternal rehab services in a hospital that I don't work for?" The short answer is: yes - it's absolutely possible. The long answer: We'll take a deep dive into what you need to know today to start offering occupational and physical therapy to individuals in […]
For the past few months, I have been doing a deep dive with doulas and therapists who are finding ways around hospital red tape and “lack of research” that justifies a decision to not offer rehab within the first few days of physical trauma after birth, including a major open abdominal surgery. These professionals span […]
Princess Castleberry is a TEDxDetroit featured Global Speaker who helps organizations protect their people, purpose, and profits. We will discuss the maternal health landscape and her own birth experience that contributed to her focus on wellness and risk. Join LIVE or view later: Tuesday, April 9th at 11:30 AM ET
Join us for a deep dive with Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai, the founder of YouSeeLogic which is a sexual health platform based in social justice. We'll discuss what professionals need to know about advancing their practice in sexual health, respecting the boundaries of mental health, and protecting sexual wellbeing as a human right. Join LIVE: […]
Dr. Michelle Figueira, PT, DPT is a director of rehab with years of experience developing the talents of her acute care therapy team. She discusses what she did to start an OB rehab program in her hospital that enhanced the recovery and experience that women had before returning home after childbirth. Join LIVE or view […]
Dr. Aakriti Agrawal is a physical therapist and the founder of No Pelvis Left Behind. She provides virtual and in-person healthcare to women who want to improve their pelvic health, relationships, and fitness. She's an outdoor enthusiast who believes anyone can use what brings them joy to improve their lives. VIEW HERE
Dr. Janelle Howell, PT, DPT, WCS, @vaginarehabdoctor, is a preacher and seggs-positive Christian who specializes in women's health. She helps women return to pain-free intimacy and rekindle lasting, fulfilling relationships. On Wednesday, April 17th, she will share how pelvic health professionals can reach their core audience faster using the time-tested methods she used to grow […]
Dr. Abby Bales is the founder of Reform Physical Therapy that provides personalized services during pregnancy and after birth. She discusses the current state of postpartum care and the lifesaving potential of virtual health services. VIEW HERE
Elle Russell, MSOT, OTR/L is the owner of Occupational Transitions who is passionate about running, pelvic health, and postpartum recovery. She discusses how she grew her women's health business and how occupational therapists are transforming maternal health. VIEW HERE
Dr. Lashonda Jones, PT, DPT is a virtual physical therapist and social media influencer that teaches moms how to recover earlier after c-section. She shares how her own c-section recovery shaped her physical therapy practice and the information she now equips mothers with, as early as 24 hours after birth. We'll discuss what she believes […]
According to the CDC, 1 in 5 married women in the U.S. between 15 and 49 years are unable to get pregnant after 1 year of trying and 1 in 4 individuals in this group have difficulty carrying their pregnancy to term. Dr. Yeni Abraham is the founder of Triggered PT, a practice that helps […]
Danika Viola, MS, OTR/L is a pelvic health OT who is innovating ways to make pelvic health services more accessible to her clients. She has grown a flourishing community of pelvic health practitioners who are providing early interventions that transform the client experience, resulting in faster outcomes and happier patients. Join LIVE: Thursday, April 25th […]
Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT is the founder of Operation M.I.S.T., an organization that provides remote health monitoring for women during pregnancy and immediately after birth. She shares what she wants physical therapy students to know about maternal health everywhere she lectures. VIEW HERE
The 2024 Origin Pelvic Health Study revealed that women who have given birth within the past 5 years report that they received no guidance on 1) healing their pelvic floor after childbirth (86%), 2) reducing their risk of tearing during childbirth (85%), 3) healing their abdominals after pregnancy and birth (83%), or 4) exercising safely […]
"We need more pelvic health providers" Limited access to services remains a huge barrier for individuals who experience pelvic health dysfunction. This live panel discussion invites leaders across mental health, nutrition, fitness, rehab, and medicine to a dynamic discussion on how to collaborate and expand the network of services accessible to the public. Wednesday, […]
Dr. Katherine Sylvester, Founder of Operation M.I.S.T. Background: In 2022, we found an acute care physical therapist who started a remote vital sign monitoring company that monitors: perinatal blood pressure heart rate SPO2 temperature heart rate variability glucose sleep quality Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT is the Founder of Operation M.I.S.T. and is presenting […]
Jena Roeber, OTR/L, PHS This course covers how to collaborate with maternal health professionals in your hospital and community to expand access to rehab services for families who benefit the most during high-risk pregnancy and immediately after birth prior to returning home. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET REGISTER HERE!
Pelvic health is not about OT vs PT qualifications, insurance reimbursement, or physician preference. It's about Race. As the largest recipients of c-section and hysterectomy worldwide, Black women are becoming more aware that their surgical recovery is considered Low Priority by surgeons and rehab professionals alike. On Wednesday, November 6th, join acute care therapists who […]
