Michelle Maniaci will be presenting this course at Birthworks International Conference on Oct. 16-18, 2009 in Portland, Maine.
Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery create many changes in a womans body. This course will introduce common musculoskeletal injuries and how to prevent them during and after pregnancy. Education, evidence based exercises, and healthy movement patterns will be experienced to promote optimal form and functioning of internal organs, spine, and lumbopelvis. Correct recruitment and activation of the deep core and respiratory muscles will be taught.
Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries During Pregnancy, Childbirth, &
Postpartum. An evidence based perspective.
Presenter:
Michelle
Maniaci is a licensed physical therapist, yoga teacher, belly
dance teacher, and infant massage instructor practicing for 14 years.
She has created Nurturing Moves, a pioneering approach to
injury prevention, wellness, rehabilitation, childbirth preparation,
and performance enhancement that blends the science of physical therapy
with holistic healing practices. Michelle offers courses for health
care professionals and perinatal professionals that blend physical
therapy with yoga therapy, therapeutic belly dance, aquatic bodywork
and deep relaxation, massage, and energetic medicine to benefit all
aspects of one's being with scientific integrity, ancient wisdom, and
empowered
femininity.
