Motion Palpation Institute - Pregnant & Paediatric Patients CPD

Registration Saturday: 08:45

Saturday: 09:00-18:00

Sunday: 09:00-13:00

This course is accredited for 12 CPD Hours by the European Academy of Chiropractic.

We want to reduce our impact on the environment by limiting the amount of paper we are using for our CPD courses. Course notes: Not provided in hard copy. You will be notified by email to access the notes (download and save / print as you wish) approx 1 week before the seminar

Presented by Erika Mennerick

Course Description

The purpose of this MPI lecture and hands-on workshop is to provide clinical insight into treating pregnant, postpartum, and pediatric patients as a chiropractor. It will provide attendees with a basic understanding of contraindications to care, management of common conditions, adjustive techniques, rehab exercises for pregnancy and postpartum, and nutritional recommendations for these special populations.

By the end of the seminar attendees will be able to:

• Identify red flags, contraindications, and reasons for referral in pediatric and pregnant patients
• Apply modifications to adjusting and rehab techniques to accommodate pregnant, postpartum, and pediatric patients
• Make basic nutritional recommendations for pediatric and pregnant patients
• Appreciate the role chiropractic physicians play in the treatment of pregnant, postpartum, and pediatric patients

Speaker

Erika Mennerick, DC, Cert. MDT is a Chiropractic Physician at Trillium Health & Wellness in Elburn, IL. She sees patients ranging from infants through adults with a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum musculoskeletal care. With a love for teaching, Dr. Mennerick spent seven years as an instructor at the National University of Health Sciences and continues to teach seminars throughout the country with the Motion Palpation Institute. Since becoming certified in 2013, the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) has become the guiding principle behind her patient assessments. McKenzie MDT coupled with Motion Palpation adjusting, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization rehab concepts, and nutritional counseling provide the basis for the evidence-based and patient-empowered care she strives to achieve.

Dr. Mennerick serves on the board of directors of the Illinois Chiropractic Society and is a long-standing member of the American Chiropractic Association.

Outside of the office, Dr. Mennerick can be found meandering the forest trails of Illinois and Wisconsin on mountain bike, cross country skis, or hiking/trail running. She is Certified Naturalist with Kane County Forest Preserve which means she’s a nature nerd and will gladly tell you the names of trees or flowers whenever the opportunity arises. Erika lives with her partner Tom along with their two teenagers and dog Noque.

FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

For more information email cpd@aecc.ac.uk.

Will lunch & refreshments be provided?

A light lunch & refreshment breaks will be provided.

What if I have a Dietary requirement?

Our catering team cater for the standard 14 food allergens. You will be asked to select any of these allergens that might be applicable when booking online.

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