Objectives
This webinar is designed to help providers:
Learn changes that occur in the pregnant body and how these changes influence early postpartum recovery
Learn differences between vaginal and C-section deliveries have on early postpartum recovery and mobility
Learn tips to provide birthing parents to help optimize their comfort and healing during the early postpartum period
Learn overview of the pelvic floor and why pelvic floor therapy assessment should be standard of care for all postpartum people
Learn signs and symptoms that would indicate pelvic floor dysfunction and when to refer to a pelvic health PT/OT
Overview of what you can share with birthing parents about what to expect from pelvic floor therapy postpartum
Speaker
Dr. Jenn Gelfand, PT, DPT, E-RTY
Physical Therapist, Pelvic Health Specialist, Yoga Instructor, & Owner of Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health
Dr. Jenn is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a specialist in pelvic floor therapy with over 14 years of clinical experience. She received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Massachusetts in 2003 and her postgraduate degree in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in 2008. Dr. Jenn is also a yoga and barre instructor and the Owner of Root To Rise Physical Therapy & Pelvic Health located in Scarborough and Saco, Maine.
Her practice specializes in pelvic floor rehabilitation including the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, prenatal care, and postpartum recovery. Dr. Jenn and her team provide evidence-based, individualized care and combine whole body approach to physical and occupational therapy with yoga-based movement practices to promote lasting relief and optimize our quality of life. Dr. Jenn is passionate about making these topics accessible and educating anyone who will listen about the importance of pelvic health.
In addition, Dr. Jenn leads yoga and pelvic floor workshops and educates yoga teachers in training in applied anatomy for 200 and 300hr Yoga Teacher Training programs.