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
Gehan Baalawi, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Dip. Health & Social Care
Gehan Baalawi is a conscientious and forward-looking physiotherapist known for her evidence-based approach and emerging expertise in geriatric care. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England (UWE),Bristol, and a Diploma in Health & Social Care from SGS College—credentials that underscore her dedication to delivering holistic, person-centred care.
Her recent academic research explored the effects of deep slow breathing (DSB) versus spontaneous breathing on pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic adults, measured using algometry on the tibialis anterior muscle. This work reflects her keen interest in non-invasive interventions that promote physiological resilience and pain modulation.
Clinically and academically, Gehan is invested in the use of validated screening tools, comprehensive assessment strategies, and integrated, multi-component interventions to support positive patient outcomes. She is deeply committed to empowering healthcare professionals by translating current research into practical, impactful physiotherapy education.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Gehan has completed additional training in Mental Health Care Fundamentals, Leadership Skills, and Well-Being and Self-Care—reinforcing her commitment to safe, inclusive, and compassionate practice. She is a registered member of both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) in England.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy CPD 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 the 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.
