About Course
This advanced women's health physiotherapy CPD course is designed for physiotherapists seeking to deliver skilled, evidence-based antenatal care. Exercise during pregnancy plays a critical role in maintaining musculoskeletal health, supporting cardiovascular endurance, and promoting psychological wellbeing. However, prescribing exercise in pregnancy requires a nuanced understanding of gestational changes, safety considerations, and contraindications.
With pregnancy inducing significant biomechanical and hormonal adaptations, physiotherapists must tailor interventions to the specific trimester and functional needs of each patient. This course equips practitioners with the tools to assess these changes and deliver personalised care that is both safe and therapeutic.
Research consistently supports the benefits of structured exercise in pregnancy, showing reductions in low back pain, pelvic girdle dysfunction, excessive weight gain, gestational diabetes, and anxiety. However, it also emphasises the importance of avoiding contraindicated movements, monitoring maternal response, and modifying intensity based on trimester and individual condition.
Through this physiotherapy cpd course, physiotherapists will gain the knowledge and confidence to apply evidence-based, functionally driven antenatal exercise prescription—enhancing outcomes for both mother and baby.
Physiotherapy CPD Course Learning objectives :
- Conduct structured, trimester-specific functional assessments to identify musculoskeletal adaptations, limitations, and red flags.
- Apply evidence-based principles to prescribe safe and effective antenatal exercises tailored to each stage of pregnancy.
- Promote postural stability, pelvic floor function, and maternal comfort through targeted therapeutic programmes.
- Integrate ergonomic strategies to enhance posture, movement efficiency, and daily functional capacity during pregnancy.
- Incorporate therapeutic movement, breathing techniques, and patient-centred communication to support emotional wellbeing and birth preparedness.
- Make informed, safe clinical decisions that prioritise the health and mobility of pregnant patients across all trimesters.
CPD Credit Hours
1.5 Hour
Who Should Enroll
This female physiotherapy cpd course is ideal for licensed physiotherapists and female health physiotherapists seeking to advance their expertise in pregnancy-related MSK care and risk screening.
Resources
Downloadable Course Material
CPD Certificate
60 Days of Access to Learning Resources
Course Presenter
Dr. Rina Pandya PT DPT FHEA PGLTHE
Dr. Rina Pandya is a highly experienced physical therapist with a diverse international background. She earned her entry-level degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal, India, and her post-professional doctoral degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.1
With extensive clinical experience in India, Oman, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Dr. Pandya brings a global perspective to her practice. Her roles as a clinician and rehabilitation manager have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and patient care.
A dedicated advocate for lifelong learning, Dr. Pandya has completed numerous professional development courses and certifications, including a Fellowship in Higher Education (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGLTHE). Her passion for evidence-based practice is further strengthened by her completion of a formal research methods program at the Manchester School of Physiotherapy.
Dr. Pandya's commitment to teaching and her desire to empower clinicians make her an ideal instructor for this course. Her engaging teaching style and practical approach will enhance your understanding of the subject matter and inspire you to implement evidance-based practices in your clinical setting
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with CPD audit and Physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East
