The fourth trimester is the 12-week transitional period immediately after childbirth. Although the fourth trimester lays the foundation for the infant s physical growth and neuromusculoskeletal development, it is a crucial time in physical change and healing for the mother as well. This course seeks to discuss and describe major issues surrounding the mother during this key transitional period when many postpartum complications occur. This course will begin with a review of musculoskeletal complications of labor and delivery and progress to discuss issues that may arise for women in the postpartum period. Rehabilitation implications in the postpartum will drive the discussion for this course. The aim of the course is to investigate issues surrounding the mother during the 12-week transitional period immediately after childbirth that impacts the musculoskeletal system and delays a return to exercise and a successful life transition.
- Provider:Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- Activity Link: https://www.sralab.org/academy/person-learning/30623-4th-trimester-postpartum-rehabilitation-course
- Start Date: 2026-01-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2026-01-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 4.0 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Limited