Pregnancy and Postpartum Management (Dr. Jennifer Stone, Dr. Filippo Zanella) - Streamed Stand C14

Taught by Professor Jennifer Stone, one of the leading international experts in the management of pelvic girdle issues, the "Pregnancy and Postpartum Management" course is a unique training opportunity in Italy for physiotherapists who wish to work competently and safely with patients during and after pregnancy.

The course provides a comprehensive and clinically applicable overview of the most common conditions encountered during pregnancy and the postpartum period, with particular attention to the differential diagnosis between nonspecific pathologies and conditions typical of this phase of life, and the ability to recognize red flags and signs of potentially serious conditions requiring urgent referral and management.

Through an integrated approach, students will learn how to assess and treat the most common musculoskeletal disorders through manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, choosing effective, safe, and progressively adaptable strategies for each patient. The program also includes a specific focus on prevention, education, posture, and precautions, with the goal of reducing the risk of complications and supporting functional recovery, improving women's overall health and quality of life.

The course is rounded out with an extensive practical section taught by Dr. Filippo Zanella, dedicated to functional assessment, palpation diagnostics, and the use of therapeutic exercises in various clinical conditions, as well as preventive strategies and operational precautions to be applied in daily practice.