Obgyn Physiotherapy Course Introduction.ppt

Obstetrics & Gynecology for Physiotherapists ‘An Introduction to the Course’ Amr A. Nadim, MD Professor & Chairman Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology October 6 Faculty of Medicine [email protected]

Who am I? • Amr Abdel Aziz Nadim • Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ain Shams Faculty of Medicine • Appointed Chairman of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department of October 6 University. • I’ll be with you for the coming year.

Who are you?

What are you expecting me to do for you?

Here are some of the Intended Learning Outcomes of your curriculum… •

Correlate the anatomical and physiological aspects of the female sex organs with health problems

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Know the physiologic changes taking place to the women throughout the different stages of her life.

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Proper obstetric/ gynecologic history taking and documentation with the ability to apply the so obtained knowledge to the physiotherapeutic plan of the patient including selection, implementation, modification as appropriate.

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Establish an adequate level of communication with the patient, her physician and nurses

Do you have more…?

We shall apply these objectives to a number of topics • Pregnancy • Normal labor • Operative Vaginal Delivery • Cesarean Section • Puerperium

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Pelvic Supports Genital Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Perineal Lacerations Dyspareunia

A total of 30 hours Didactic Course