Description

Part 1: Fitness-Forward Exercise Considerations and Current Guidelines during Pregnancy

Learn how to confidently treat and empower pregnant and postpartum individuals throughout their journey with current evidence-based guidelines through a fitness-forward approach. This course is intended both for pelvic PTs and orthopedic PTs who will be seeing pregnancy and postpartum individuals. It will be taught in 2 parts: Part 1 focusing on pregnant individuals and Part 2 focusing on postpartum individuals. These courses are related but separate and participants are welcome to attend one or both of the courses. We will discuss how to modify and progress exercise based on conditions/complications the individual may have, including pain, diastasis recti, and incontinence, while referencing the most current research supporting a fitness forward approach. We will bust common myths and misinformation to instead empower these individuals to thrive in their journey without symptoms. We will also cover labor and delivery prep. You will come away with knowledge of the most current research and application of how to implement what you’ve learned in the clinic after this course.

Continuing Education Credit

PT/PTA CEH's: 1.2

CEH's will be earned following the viewing of the presentation and subsequent submission of an evaluation form.

Speaker Details

Arissa Kyler, PT, DPT

ICE Certified Specialist | Pelvic CYT-200

Arissa is a pelvic health and orthopedics physical therapist at Limitless Physical Therapy in Rochester. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Nazareth University and brings a unique background as both a yoga teacher (200-hr training) and board-certified music therapist. She is passionate about serving all individuals with pelvic symptoms from a fitness-forward approach, and enjoys working alongside them to reduce symptoms and build resilience so they can thrive in everyday life without limits. She treats all pelvic conditions in her practice and is dedicated to providing evidence-based care through a compassionate approach. She is also dedicated to providing mentorship in pelvic health, spine, and hip content areas, serving as the pelvic lead for the Limitless Pelvic Mentorship Program. Outside the clinic, Arissa enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler, and their growing family, along with practicing yoga, hiking, gardening, and baking.

Kristen Bull, PT, DPT

Kristen is from Buffalo NY, and grew up playing ice hockey and field hockey. Kristen graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Biology from SUNY Geneseo in 2020, and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Daemen University in 2023. Following a one year stint of orthopedics, she found her true passion of pelvic floor physical therapy and began residency through her previous company. Coming to Limitless Physical Therapy she is excited to continue her journey surrounding all things fitness and ready to encourage her patients to live healthy and active lifestyles as well as continue advocating for pelvic health. When not in the clinic, you can find Kristen learning the newest line dance, trying new breweries, and spending time with her friends and family.