Antepartum and Postpartum Musculoskeletal Impairments: Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

September 10, 2021

This conference is designed to provide information on the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal impairments of the antepartum and postpartum patient population.

Target Audience

This course is intended for physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers and all clinicians involved in antepartum and postpartum patient care.

Learning Objectives

The goal of this webinar is to provide a comprehensive overview and enhance provider knowledge, drive improvement in patient quality of life outcomes and increase awareness of services available to women by discussing:
•    Physiologic changes impacting the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy.
•    Etiology and patient management of common musculoskeletal complaints in pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.
•    Enhancing function and quality of life during the childbearing years.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
08/05/2021
Course expires: 
12/31/2021
Event starts: 
09/10/2021 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
09/10/2021 - 1:00pm EDT

SCHEDULE
Noon          Introduction - Kathleen Bracco

12:05 pm    Antepartum and Postpartum Musculoskeletal Impairments: Diagnosis and Treatment--offering physician and physical therapy perspectives 
Susan Lareau, MD    
Susan George, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Megan Glod, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA

12:50 pm    Q & A
Moderator: Susan George, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS

1:00 pm      Adjournment

Live Virtual Conference

Faculty Listing:
Kathleen Bracco
Marketing Representative 
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, McKeesport, PA

Susan George, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, WCS
Program Director Women's Rehab/Men's Health,  Physical Therapist
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, McCandless, PA

Megan Glod, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA
Assistant Program Director Women's Rehab/Men's Health, Physical Therapist
UPMC Centers for Rehab Services, Beaver, PA

Susan Lareau, MD
Physician Obstetrics and Gynecology
UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

Faculty Disclosure:
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients to disclose.

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 1.0 contact hour.

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Other Healthcare Professionals
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 
 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 1.00 Attendance
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Registration is required.

Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 412-673-6660 ext. 209. 

For Additional Information Regarding the Symposium, Please Contact:
Maria Beisler
412-673-6660 ext. 209
beislerml@upmc.edu