12 novembre 2023 10h00 -15h30 (en ligne)
25 novembre 2023 10h00 - 18h00 (en ligne)
9 décembre 2023 10h00 - 13h30 (en ligne)
Physiotherapy Assessment of Breastfeeding Related Conditions: Maternal and Infant Factors – November 2023
This course is open to all physiotherapists, nurses and lactation consultants.
This is a 4 day course with Asynchronous and Synchronous sessions with Special Guest Instructor: Mercedes Eustergerling
November 1st , 12th, 25th and December 9th 2023
Maternal Factor:
Maternal portion of the course will teach participants to assess and manage lactation related conditions of the breast. Women’s health goes beyond the pelvis and physiotherapists can contribute a unique set of skills to this field. Participants will learn about breast anatomy and physiology, stages of lactation, mechanical and chemical causes of inflammation, clinical problem solving, and intervention options.
* No previous experience in breast health is required. Online labs include breast palpation and manual techniques.
Infant Factor:
Infant portion of the course will teach participants to assess and manage lactation related conditions in the infant. It will combine principles of musculoskeletal and neurological physiotherapy such as neonatal reflexes. Participants will learn about normal positioning and latch, infant suck mechanics, musculoskeletal conditions of the neck and jaw, handling techniques, clinical problem solving, and intervention options.
*No previous experience in pediatrics is required.
- Public cible
- Physiothérapeute
- Langue d'enseignement
- Anglais
- HFC suggérées
- 26
Mercedes Eustergerling
Mercedes is a women’s health physiotherapist and the founder of Vida Health & Wellness in Calgary, Alberta. She received a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2008, a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Western Ontario in 2010, a post-graduate certificate in pain management from the University of Alberta in 2014, and a Master of Health Management from McMaster University in 2018. Mercedes has unique experience in physiotherapy for breastfeeding support and is an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is passionate about bringing a physiotherapy approach to the lactation world and bringing lactation into the physiotherapy practice.