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Integrating pelvic health into musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. Location Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch
Other conditions that this Nimbus will benefit include: Metatarsalgia: Pain in the plantar region of the forefoot. This condition causes mechanical over load of the metatarsals, affecting normal gait. Increase cushioning at forefoot will help relieve forefoot pain. Sesamoiditis: Pain affecting the sesamoids. Conservative management allows the propulsive phase of gait to be unrestricted to allow foot to move in the correct alignment. Nimbus lite has a wider base at the forefoot, with an unrestricted propulsive phase allowing a smooth transition required to help manage this pain. Heel spur syndrome: A bony overgrowth from the calcaneal tuberosity. Symptoms vary among individuals, although most include a dull ache in heel throughout the day, with associated inflammation. Nimbus offers an effective gradient pitch to shift peak forces away from heel, along with a highly absorbent plantar cushioning to relive pressure with reduce pain. Underpronation: Excessive supination, caused by a high arch and muscle weakness. Stress occurs to the outside side of foot, predisposing to sprained ankles and often leading to other additional foot complications. Nimbus provides, cushioning, flexibility to allow the foot to pronate to aid this biomechanical complication.
Anthony Ng
B.Sc (Pod), B.Ed, Dip Tch
Dates Auckland 3 July 2021 Wellington 31 July 2021 Christchurch 30 October 2021 Dr Melissa Davidson Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health Registered with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand under Specialist Scope of Practice Brief summary of content Do you want to learn more about pelvic health but you aren't ready yet to do internal examinations? • Do you want to advance your knowledge of both women's and men's health? • Do you feel you are missing a piece of the puzzle when it comes to patient care? • Do you treat both female and male patients for general musculoskeletal issues? This course will cover common conditions and issues for both women and men that you see in the clinic. The course covers: • How to complete a basic screening for pelvic health conditions • How to externally palpate the superficial pelvic floor muscles safely through clothing with patient consent • Return to exercise for post-partum women • DRAM management • Recurrent back, hip, and groin injuries and their relationship to the pelvic floor • Post-prostate surgery return to exercise • Pelvis fracture rehab – addressing the bottom of the pelvis • Adjusting programmes of care to account for pelvic health conditions • How to initiate training of the pelvic floor muscles • Respiratory conditions and the pelvic floor • Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy • Sportswomen and hormones • When to refer onwards to a pelvic floor or women’s and men’s pelvic health physiotherapist who completes internal examinations as part of their standard assessment and treatment •
Cost Auckland $300 Wellington $340 Christchurch $340 Registration and information contact details. Full course details and how to register is on www.drmelissadavidson.com
