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Treating back and pelvic girdle pain for the pregnant and post-partum patient

This course is exclusively available to employees of Fairview Rehab Services.
Intended Audience:

PT

Course Level:

Introductory

Course Type: in-person iconIn-person

November 14, 2026

Check-In Time: 11/14/2026 7:30:00 AM

Course Time(s): Course time: 8:00-12:30PM

Course Location:

St. Catherine University/Mendel Hall
2004, Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55105
Lab #213

Contact Hours: 4.0

Course Completion:
Course intended to be completed in full.

Discipline Specific CEU Approvals:

  • PT: This course will be submitted to the MN Board of PT for credit approval; however, approval or the full number of credits is not guaranteed. Participants will receive a certificate of completion, which may be used toward professional licensure.

ASHA information

Instructor: Lindsey Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, PRPC

Instructor Bio:
Lindsey Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, PRPC received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from St Catherine University in 2013, became a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2019 and received her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) in 2026. She currently works in an outpatient clinic in Blaine MN and treats pelvic and orthopedic conditions. Lindsey lives in Wyoming, MN with her husband and 4 children. She loves to garden and being outside but has little time for other hobbies at this stage of her life due to having young children!

Financial Disclosure:
No financial disclosures to report.

Non‑financial Disclosure:
No non‑financial disclosures to report.

Treating back and pelvic girdle pain for the pregnant and post-partum patient image
Course Description:

This course covers methods for performing assessment and treatment for patients who are pregnant and post-partum patients in regard to lumbopelvic and pelvic girdle pain.  The participant will leave with an understanding of assessment and treatment of lumbopelvic and pelvic girdle dysfunctions and how these symptoms differ from typical lumbopelvic pain symptoms.  Discussion on assessment and treatment of abdominal wall dysfunction will be included as well.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
  1. Appropriately differentiate between pelvic girdle pain and other types of lumbopelvic pain
  2. Perform diastasis rectus abdominis examination, diagnosis, and treatment
  3.  Perform medical screening for obstetric red flags that may require a referral
  4. Safely perform lumbopelvic examination, diagnosis, and treatment with the patient who is pregnant
Course Agenda:
 TBD
Course Fee: NA
Registration deadline: November 13

Contact Information

Fairview Rehab Services Continuing Education Department

Email: rehabce@fairview.org
Phone: 612-672-5607