Pregnant and Postpartum Movement Theory Every Professional Should Know

Part 3: Pelvic Alignment

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Welcome to Part 3:

Pelvic Alignment

In today's video, you'll learn:

Why we work on pelvic alignment before pelvic floor contractions

The risks of anterior and posterior pelvic tilts

How pelvic positioning in pregnancy can lead to tension and decreased strength

What influence the adductors have on pelvic tilt

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What is the PCES course?

The Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Course is leading a movement in women's fitness and healthcare. This certification focuses on pregnancy modifications, postpartum timelines, limitations, and special considerations. You will learn proven corrective exercises that progress pregnant or postpartum clients with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (leaks, tightness, and prolapse), Diastasis Recti, SI Joint Pain, and Low Back Pain into high-intensity exercise.

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CEUs Available! Up to 34 hours of credit.

How can the PCES Certification help me?

The PCES Certification is designed to:

Give you full confidence in helping your pregnant and postpartum clients
Demystify the common and not-so-common core and pelvic floor issues associated with child-birth, like diastasis recti
Teach you how to help women of any age get into high intensity exercise while tackling issues that arise, like leaking and pelvic organ prolapse
Equip you with skills and knowledge on the whole body system you can apply immediately

"This course provides a wealth of information on post-partum recovery delivered in a very thoughtful and well-organized series of lectures. Dr. Sarah is thorough, engaging, funny, and her case studies and how-to videos are brilliant and clear. As a yoga therapist, I am especially thrilled with the emphasis on breathing as a primary tool for recovery."

Lisa Sack, Certified Yoga Therapist

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Suits WH. Clinical Measures of Pelvic Tilt in Physical Therapy. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Oct 1;16(5):1366-1375.

Chun SW, Lim CY, Kim K, Hwang J, Chung SG. The relationships between low back pain and lumbar lordosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Spine J. 2017;17(8):1180-1191.

Ozudogru Celik T, Yalcin E, Keskin HL, Koymen I, Koca N, Demir A. The relationship between low back pain, pelvic tilt, and lumbar lordosis with urinary incontinence using the DIERS formetric 4D motion imaging system. Int Urogynecol J. 2024;35(1):189-198.