ERAD® Full Day In-Person Lab

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: 

• 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

Training Date and Location:

Custom Dates and Lab Training Available for Clinical Teams

Fall 2026 ERAD® Cohort: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | William J Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center, UCCS Campus, Colorado Springs, CO

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: Prior ERAD® Clinicians who did not have access to the ERAD® in-person lab and/or live training on practical applications of the Acute Care Obstetrics Rehab Manual.

Please note: If you have lifetime access to the Acute Care Obstetrics Rehab Manual and Library, please do not purchase it again. If you are currently enrolled in an ERAD® 15-hour CEU Training or the Perinatal Health Specialist Certification Program, please use your free discount code to register for the in-person lab in the Spring or Fall.