Physiotherapy Management of C-Section Patients: Evidence-Based Approach

Post–Cesarean Section Management | Women’s Health Physiotherapy CPD
Cesarean sections are among the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide, with lasting implications for a woman’s physical, emotional, and functional recovery. This women’s health physiotherapy CPD course by StudyMEDIC delivers an evidence-based approach to post–C-section assessment and rehabilitation.The course covers wound healing, scar and adhesion management, pain mechanisms, red flag screening, and multidisciplinary care, equipping clinicians with the clinical reasoning skills required to optimise postnatal recovery and long-term outcomes.
Course Agenda

Introduction & course objectives
Pelvic anatomy and surgical layers involved in C-sections
Wound healing phases & scar tissue physiology
Pain mechanisms, nerve involvement & differential diagnosis
Common post–C-section complications & prevention
Role of physiotherapy in emotional recovery & ergonomics
MDT collaboration, referrals & Q&A

Target Audience

Physiotherapists (PT)
Midwives
Physiotherapy Assistants (PTA)
Occupational Therapists (OT)
Mental Health Practitioners
CPD Information
CPD Credit Hours: 2 hours

Resources Included

Downloadable course material
CPD Certificate
30 days access to learning resources

Course Presenter

Gehan Baalawi, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Dip. Health & Social Care

Gehan Baalawi is an evidence-based physiotherapist with emerging expertise in geriatric care. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, and a Diploma in Health & Social Care from SGS College. Gehan combines clinical practice, research, and teaching to empower healthcare professionals, focusing on validated screening tools, multicomponent interventions, and practical strategies to improve patient outcomes. She has also completed additional training in Mental Health Care, Leadership, and Well-Being, and is a registered member of the HCPC and CSP, UK.