Introduction

According to the World Health Organization, caesarean section (C-section) accounts for more than 1 in 5 of all childbirths worldwide. This number will likely increase to nearly a third of all births by 2030. Often life-saving, C-sections can put birthing parents at risk for ongoing pain and loss of function long after giving birth. C-section scars are more than just skin deep; they involve multiple layers of tissue, including subcutaneous tissue, fascia, peritoneum, and uterine muscles. If not properly cared for, these scars can lead to various complications, including restricted mobility, significant pain, and functional issues in other parts of the body.

In this recorded webinar, Fiona Healy, a leading clinician in postnatal care, delves into the latest research on effective scar mobilisation techniques. She provides practical demonstrations of hands-on soft tissue and scar management techniques to improve tissue quality and mobility. Join us for this practical demonstration to enhance your skills in soft tissue management.

Learning outcomes

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

• discuss the research behind the common manual therapy techniques for soft tissue mobilisation, including those for caesarean section scars
• describe three manual therapy techniques that can have a positive impact on adhesive soft tissue, such as with caesarean section scars

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 1-1.5 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 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

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.