Why postnatal rehabilitation needs to change
Caesarean birth is a major abdominal surgery and, with rates now reaching almost half of UK births, exercise professionals are increasingly likely to work with clients recovering from a caesarean. In this practical session, we introduce our Caesarean Rehabilitation strategies and explore scar tissue informed movement.
In this interactive session, you will explore how scar tissue, neurological changes and breathing mechanics can be affected after caesarean surgery. Physiotherapists and exercise professionals will gain a clearer understanding of caesarean scar tissue, adhesions and how these can influence movement and return to exercise. This session is suitable for exercise and movement professionals and clinicians seeking to gain an understanding of caesarean rehabilitation, tissue healing, loading and exercise readiness.
Learning Objectives
- Describe how scar and adhesion formation can impact movement.
- Identify two key movements that may cause symptoms after caesarean birth.
- Apply simple clinical decision-making principles to readiness for return to exercise.
- Explain the rationale for breathing exercises within postnatal rehabilitation.
- Describe how the neurological impact of caesarean surgery may present when working with clients in an exercise setting.
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