Designed for Rehab Professionals Who are Bridging the Gap in Pregnancy and Postpartum Functional Recovery
Clinicians who complete the official ERAD® in-person lab will be able to:
- Expertly deliver a head-to-toe, function-first screening approach that is tailored to pregnancy and early postpartum recovery
- Assess and address cervical, shoulder girdle, thoracic, rib cage, abdominal, pelvic girdle, and lower extremity mobility using safe, externally applied techniques
- Apply pelvic girdle and coccyx assessment strategies to guide positioning, movement correction, and stabilization for daily activities
- Build confidence supporting pubic symphysis dysfunction using load transfer testing and movement-based intervention
- Practice hip, knee, ankle, and foot mobility strategies that translate directly to walking, transfers, floor mobility, and caregiving tasks
- Observe and coach foundational movement patterns such as squat, hinge, push, pull, and rotation with appropriate precautions for Cesarean birth and perineal healing
- Integrate breathing, core coordination, and movement efficiency across functional positions including supine, prone, sitting, standing, and quadruped
- Learn how to adapt movement and positioning for real-world environments including hospital rooms, homes, and early postpartum settings
- Strengthen clinical reasoning skills through guided case discussion focused on functional priorities and early intervention decision-making
- Leave with practical tools you can use immediately to support safe mobility, task participation, and recovery during the perinatal period.
Audience:Â
- Occupational therapist practitioners (OTs/COTAs)
- Physical therapist practitioners (PTs/PTAs)
- Professionals supporting pregnancy, birth preparation, and early postpartum recovery
- Providers seeking hands-on skill training and interventions for immediate use in clinical practice
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Enhanced Recovery and Wellness, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development for the first training in the series, We Can't Wait 6 Weeks: Rehab Early Postpartum. Activity approval ID# 15226. The 1.5 contact hour live, blended/hybrid, distance learning-interactive, and distance learning-independent activity is offered at 0.15 CEUs, intermediate level, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Training Date and Location
Fall 2026 ERAD® Cohort: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | William J Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, UCCS Campus, Colorado Springs, CO
*Custom Dates and Lab Training Available for Clinical Teams!!!
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Lab Schedule: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Mountain Time
- 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Catered Breakfast with ERAD® Instructors
- 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Acute OB Rehab Program Introductions
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Head to Toe Functional Lab
- 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Catered Lunch with ERAD® Instructors
- 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Birth Prep and Acute Postpartum Interventions
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Group Case and Program Development Presentations
*Prerequisites: ERAD® Clinicians enrolled in the 15-hour training and 30-hour PHS-C program or Clinicians with at least one year of experience in perinatal care.
Satisfaction Guarantee
Your purchase supports our mission to expand access to services for individuals earlier after birth and pelvic surgery. We will be more than happy to replace your purchase with a product or service of equal value if you are not satisfied for any reason. Thank you for your support of our mission and we look forward to collaborating with you on your professional journey!
*By enrolling in this program, participants agree to the training agreement and cancellation and refund policy.
