Return to Running Postpartum Webinar
This presentation aims to present evidence-based research that can be used in the current clinical setting to help women maintain their physical and mental health during postpartum, as well as minimising the risk of serious injury when returning to running.
Return to Running Postpartum Webinar
With a growing body of evidence supporting physical activity during pregnancy, returning to physical activity postpartum will vary for each individual depending on the birth and post-birth symptoms.
Research supports continuing the physical activity performed pre-pregnancy can be maintained during pregnancy as long as there are no contraindicators. Outside of pregnancy, forces exerted in running can place anywhere between 5-12x your weight through the lower body joints depending on speed and form. During pregnancy and as it progresses, weight increases and centre of gravity shifts forward changing load and impacting balance, coordination and proprioception. With changed body shape and weight, comes changes in hormones to support the growth and development of a growing fetus/baby but also increase joint laxity and this preparation for labour and delivery.
These pregnancy changes flow into the ‘4th trimester’ which will also significantly play role in how effectively and efficiently Mum can return to running. Appreciating how a muscle shortens and lengthens usually changes in the 2nd trimester, and the hormone relaxin increases joint instability are focus points when assess and build a return to running program.
Other considerations to assessing and developing a return to running program include:
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Delivery mode
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6 week medical review
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Pelvic floor dysfunction
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Sleep
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Nutrition
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Breastfeeding
Once these factors have been assessed, a return to running graded program can be developed based on the individual’s training background. Return to running timeframes can vary and has similar progression and regression stages based on presence of symptoms.
Presented by Noella Green, BSpExSci & GradDipClinExPhys, ESSAM, AES, AEP
Noella became part of the AIS Female Performance and Health Initiative Industry Reference Group in 2022.
Her passion in the female athlete health and wellbeing space has been driven by lack of knowledge and support towards the end of her playing career understanding the impact of hormonal contraceptives on sporting performance, preparing and planning pregnancy, training during pregnancy and postpartum return to sport.
Noella is also a Level 2 Rugby Coach assisting deliver programs with International Rugby Association Australia and NSW Rugby.
Schedule
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
12:00pm - 1:30pm AEDT
Please note, the times listed are in Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
Your local time will be:
| ACT: |
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12:00pm - 1:30pm |
| NSW: |
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12:00pm - 1:30pm |
| NT: |
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10:30am - 12:00pm |
| QLD: |
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11:00am - 12:30pm |
| SA: |
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11:30am - 1:00pm |
| TAS: |
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12:00pm - 1:30pm |
| VIC: |
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12:00pm - 1:30pm |
| WA: |
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9:00am - 10:30am |
Please note: This is a live webinar and needs to be watched at the specified time above. If you are unable to watch the webinar live, it will be produced as a podcast and can be purchased within the following month.
Rates per person
| ESSA Member |
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$30.00 |
| Non-Member |
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$50.00 |
| ESSA Student Member |
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$15.00 |
| Student Non-Member |
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$25.00 |
Please see terms & conditions for registration type definitions.
Access to Webinar
You will be provided information on how to access this webinar within your registration confirmation email.
NB: A confirmation of your attendance is required.
Target Audience
Any Accredited Exercise Scientist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Accredited Sports Scientist, Accredited High Performance Manager
ESSA CPD Points
Registration
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