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News and Events
Our next meeting will be held in Melbourne on Sunday, October 25th 2009.
Featuring guest speaker Kate McGillivray, a physiotherapist and pilates practitioner who specialises in PGP and will talk about the importance of individualised exercises, pilates and the use of the Real Time Ultrasound machine.
► Poster can be downloaded at the bottom of this page
Recent News
This article was sent to all GP's in Australia. This is an excellent article and will hopefully help in raising more awareness in regards to Pelvic Girdle Pain.
New Resources for Health Professionals and Women with Pelvic Instability - by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health (UK). Including evidence based management guidelines for health professionals, and lots of great information. See:
New Medicare rebates for pregnancy support counselling services - These services may be used to address any pregnancy related issues for which non-directive counselling is appropriate. They are directed to women with concerns about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy which occurred in the preceding 12 months. Up to three services per pregnancy can be provided by eligible practitioners. For more information about this funding, please see http://www.health.gov.au
This is new book looking at pelvic instability by author Cecile Röst. The editorial review states: "Pregnancy weakens the ligaments that keep the pelvic bones together. If those weakened ligaments become overloaded or injured, it results in pelvic instability - pain around the joints that can be brief or last for years after the birth. In 1996, Cecile Röst, who suffered from this condition herself, devised a treatment program that is simple, home based, and proven..."
Support Meeting Dates for 2009
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February 22nd - Jenny Hynes with Real Time Ultrasound
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May 31st - Dr Atilla Danko
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August 30th - AGM and General Discussion
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October 25th - Kate McGillivray - Physiotherapist & Pilates Practitioner
Committee Meetings 2009
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February 7th
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April 26th
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August 30th - AGM
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October 25th
Download the poster for the October meeting
Click filename below to access file
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