FREE GUIDE:
5 Things PTs and OTs Should Know When Working With Pregnant + Postpartum Athletes
The physical therapist’s guide to working with pregnant + postpartum athletes
Written for pelvic therapists, occupational therapists and those working in orthopedics, sports medicine, or general outpatient care.
- Improve the therapeutic alliance with your patients
- Close gaps of knowledge between your expertise and their training preferences
- Understand how to create programs and advanced exercises for this population
FREE GUIDE:
5 Things PTs and OTs Should Know When Working With Pregnant + Postpartum Athletes
The physical therapist’s guide to working with pregnant + postpartum athletes
- Improve the therapeutic alliance with your patients
- Close gaps of knowledge between your expertise and their training preferences
- Understand how to create programs and advanced exercises for this population
Written for pelvic therapists, occupational therapists and those working in orthopedics, sports medicine, or general outpatient care.
- Improve the therapeutic alliance with your patients
- Close gaps of knowledge between your expertise and their training preferences
- Understand how to create programs and advanced exercises for this population
HAVE YOU HEARD THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR CLIENTS?
“I’ve been doing CrossFit and running for years. Now I don’t know how to modify these activities during pregnancy.”
“I thought when I got back to exercising after my baby the leaking would eventually stop. But as I progress, I notice more leaking.”
"I’ve tried pelvic physical therapy before, but they gave me basic exercises and I’m looking for more advanced exercises to match my goals in the gym."
“I’m noticing that when I do pull ups and sit ups my belly bulges. How can I still do planks, sit-ups, and pull-ups and not have that bulge? I’ve already tried basic exercises.”
This FREE e-book guides you through the knowledge and strategies to consider when helping this population of clients.
THIS EBOOK COVERS:
ATHLETE MINDSET
Recognize "Athlete Mindset" and establish trust by assuring the patient that you understand them, support their goals and interests and are NOT judging them for wanting to pursue those goals.
THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE
Learn the steps to establishing connecting with your patients and forming a successful therapeutic alliance.
"PERMISSION TO ADVANCE"
Patients are seeking someone who can, with full confidence and experience, provide guided permission to advance exercises. Discover what this looks like.
S&C FUNDAMENTALS
Review the basic principles of strength and conditioning and understand how specific program design can help guide your care in respect to the athlete and their interest(s).
EXAMPLE PROGRESSIONS
Gain confidence in your programming and care plans by reviewing sample client goals, variables, and treatment plans.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Review ways to leverage this knowledge, making positive impacts in your business and becoming the go-to expert for female athletes in your comunity.
EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE FROM YOUR AUTHORS
Tracy Sher, PT, MPT, CSCS
Tracy is the owner of the private practice, Sher Pelvic Health and Healing in Orlando, and founder/CEO of the global platform, Pelvic Guru/Pelvic Global and the Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership (GPHAM). Orlando Family Magazine named Tracy “Readers’ Choice for Best Doctor for Women 2016” in the area of female pelvic medicine – the only physical therapist on the list. She has specialized training in pelvic physical therapy, strength and conditioning, and sexual health.
Tracy has a passion for treating complex pelvic health cases relating to pelvic pain, sexual pain, and postpartum changes. As an expert and leader in the area of pelvic health, she travels across the US and the world sharing her expertise, teaching courses, and speaking to the community and professionals. Tracy thrives on being a connector to bring people together and improve the way healthcare providers learn and help others.
Brianna Battles, MS, CSCS
Brianna is the founder of Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism and CEO of Everyday Battles LLC. She specializes in coaching pregnant and postpartum athletes, as well as educating coaching professionals on how to help athletes navigate the physical and mental considerations of training during these chapters in a woman’s life. She is a relentless advocate and relatable resource for women who want training during pregnancy and make a sustainable return to performance, lifestyle, function, career, and activity postpartum (postpartum is forever)!
Brianna has established successful online education, programs, and resources for fitness professionals, practitioners, and athletes. She has experience coaching professional and collegiate athletes as well as the recreational exerciser. In her free time Bri enjoys pursuing various forms of fitness including lifting, running, hiking, and jiu jitsu.