Introduction - Yoga as a Therapeutic Approach in Pelvic Health Care
Introduction - Yoga as a Therapeutic Approach in Pelvic Health Care
This course includes
The instructors
About The Course
Yoga is one of the most popular complementary health practices and is increasingly becoming more recognized and valued by health professionals and organizations. We have growing research that shows yoga can be safe and effective for people with certain pelvic health conditions.
This online physiotherapy course will introduce yoga therapy as a practical and accessible approach for people with various pelvic floor dysfunctions.
In This Online Course, You Will:
- Gain an introductory understanding of how yoga practices and principles might be used as an adjunct approach to support optimal pelvic floor health for people who may be suffering from a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions.
- Gain basic, introductory knowledge of yoga, yoga therapy, and PhysioYoga.
- Understand and appreciate the practical value, accessibility, and benefits of integrating yoga into physiotherapy treatments.
- Outline biopsychosocial factors that can influence pelvic floor function and performance and how yoga can play a role in addressing these factors using a panca maya kosha model of health.
Who Is This Course For?
This online course is for all rehabilitation professionals, including physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, chiropractors, athletic therapists, exercise therapists, kinesiologists among others.
Whether you are a pelvic floor physiotherapist looking to expand your current approach or rehab or yoga professional wanting to learn more about pelvic health and yoga therapy, this course is meant to introduce how yoga can address pelvic floor health in an evidence-informed manner.
The instructors
PT, C-IAYT, PCAYT
Shelly has been helping people recover and flourish since 1998 as a physiotherapist, yoga therapist, educator, author and pioneer of PhysioYoga, blending evidence-informed body-mind-breath-spirit-heart centered practices and principles, such as yoga, into physiotherapy with a focus on chronic pain, pelvic health, compassion in healthcare and professional burnout. She is on faculty at several therapy programs, presents at medical conferences globally, contributes to academic research and writing, provides classes, courses and resources for the general population, and offers continuing education courses and mentorship for professionals.
She considers herself a lifelong student and emphasizes the immense value gained from clinical experience and learning from those she serves, the professionals she teaches, and the colleagues with which she collaborates.
Shelly is the co-editor/author of the book Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain and has authored numerous book chapters in a variety of rehabilitation textbooks.
She maintains a clinical practice in Sylvan Lake, Alberta and believes compassion (including self-compassion), meaningful connections, spending time in nature and sharing joy are powerful contributors to rehab and well-being.
Visit www.PhysioYoga.ca to learn more.
Material included in this course
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Highlights
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Yoga As A Therapeutic Approach in Pelvic Health Care
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Yoga Principles in Physiotherapy Sessions
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Physioyoga
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Integrating Yoga into Your Practice
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Prescribing Yoga Poses
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Charting Your Sessions
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Yoga Teaching and Certifications
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Yoga and Pelvic Floor Weakness
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Conclusion and What's Next
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Conclusion
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What's Next
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Patient exercises included in this course
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Restorative Series
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Awareness: Child's Pose
This course has exercises. Can I prescribe them to my patients?
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