Introduction

High-quality patient education is an integral component of effective patient care in all healthcare settings, especially in physiotherapy to improve clinical outcomes such as pain, disability and function. It provides a way for clinicians to communicate relevant information while improving patient self-efficacy and self-management skills. In this course, Deborah Riczo discusses the PGM^sm Method interventions of patient education and sacroiliac belt use that are beneficial to patients with pelvic girdle dysfunction. It is recommended that these strategies be considered and included as appropriate for the individual, in the management of a patient with pelvic girdle dysfunction.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss the use of a sacroiliac belt as an intervention for patients with pelvic girdle dysfunction
• identify at least three postural strategies that may cause an imbalance and pelvic girdle dysfunction
• develop a treatment strategy utilising patient education with regards to posture, body mechanics and stress management for patients with acute or chronic pelvic girdle dysfunction and pain

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.4 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant non-financial relationships disclosed by instructor.
Relevant financial disclosure by Deborah Riczo: OPTP.com is the publisher of both of my books and I receive royalties on book sales.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.